More sad news regarding the explosion of on White Island off the coast of New Zealand. Another Royal Caribbean passenger who was on the island at the time of the explosion has died. According to WSBTV.com News in Atlanta, GA, "an Atlanta man who was hurt in a volcanic explosion...
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Could Royal Caribbean Be Liable For Passenger Injuries Sustained in New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Eruption?
The question of liability is now being discussed by major news organizations in regards to the volcanic eruption that took place on White Island off the coast of New Zealand. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, had passengers on the island at the time of the eruption....
Royal Caribbean Passengers Likely Involved in Volcano Explosion on New Zealand’s White Island
Early reports say that passengers who were traveling on the Royal Caribbean vessel, Ovation of the Seas, may have been involved in a volcanic eruption that occurred on White Island (Whakaari) in New Zealand. At least 5 dead, many injured From CNN as of 5:08 PM ET, "at least five...
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Passenger Drowns in Barbados
A passenger who was traveling aboard the Grandeur of the Seas drowned at Pebbles Beach in Barbados. The man, a 72 year old from Ohio, was on an excursion from the Royal Caribbean vessel as it docked in Barbados. The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel in St Michael and...
Passenger Airlifted From Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas
A passenger was airlifted from Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas on Thursday, October 17. News reports say the male passenger was demonstrating stroke symptoms and needed medical assistance above and beyond what the ship's medical personnel could provide. Passengers who have had a stroke or who exhibit symptoms of...
Royal Caribbean Crew Member Dies After Fall From Vision of The Seas
A crew member from Royal Caribbean's Vision of The Seas died after an apparent fall while he was doing maintenance work on the side of the ship. Vision of The Seas was berthed in the cruise ship port of Livorno, Italy when the incident occurred on September 5. The victim,...
Ovation of the Seas Passenger Medecav’d From Cruise Ship in Alaskan Waters
The 1,142 foot cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, had one of it's passengers medevac'd off the ship on Tuesday afternoon. The critically ill passenger was removed by the United States Coast Guard as the ship cruised near Frederick Sound near Kake, Alaska. The woman was reported to be experiencing...
Cruise Ship Passengers on Taxi Van that Ends Up in the Water
https://www.facebook.com/SXMPOLICE/videos/319208029025567/ Taxi ends up in the water Multiple news outlets are reporting a taxi van accident that involved passengers from Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. The accident occurred on the island of Saint Martin on June 22. The above video was posted on the SXM KPSM Sint Maaten Police...
Not All Cruise Injury Claims End in Successful Settlements or Verdicts
When a cruise ship accident victim decides to bring a lawsuit against a cruise line or an excursion operator for injuries they suffered, the result of that lawsuit is can be a success – or not. A recent example of this occurred in Ireland as a Royal Caribbean passenger who...
2 Passengers on Royal Caribbean Ship Die of Natural Causes
Reports from Singapore say 2 guests on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas died from natural causes. The passengers were traveling on Voyager of the Seas as it made its way from Singapore near Penang and Phuket. The passengers ages were reported as 61 and 75 and were from Singapore....