USA Today recently published an article about the cruise industry titled: Have fun, but don't get sick! How cruise ship passengers should prepare for illness or injury It's certainly a catchy title and will likely draw some curious readers. The reality of course is that the vast majority of the...
Tag: Cruise ship safety
Four Year Old Child Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
Terrible news from yesterday evening… Various news reports state that a young child was found underwater in a pool on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise ship. From NBCnews.com…. "A four-year-old boy has been hospitalized in intensive care after nearly drowning in a cruise-ship wave pool, officials said Sunday....
Stay Safe on Carnival Cruise Ships This July 4th Weekend!
If you're like tens of thousands of other people boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship this weekend, your main focus is on relaxation, excitement and adventure. And it should be - have fun on your vacation! The cruise lines do a great job of offering an enjoyable environment - it's what...
Are New Cruise Ships Safer Cruise Ships? USA Today Guide to New Cruise Ships of 2014
USA Today, which keeps tabs on cruise ship industry news, recently published an overview of the new cruise ships coming in 2014. Read the full story here: USA Today's Guide To The New Cruise Ships of 2014 Are New Cruise Ships Safer Cruise Ships? Hopefully these new cruise ships will...
Too Big To Sail? Cruise Ships Face Scrutiny Regarding Passenger Safety
Post updated Dec. 9, 2014. Are cruise ships becoming too big, too large to operate safely? That's the question posed in this article at NBC News: Too Big To Sail? Cruise Ships Face Scrutiny (the original article came from The New York Times). While we don't know the answer to...
Is safety a top priority for cruise lines?
A recent article from Cruise Industry News in their Spring 2013 editorial called Safety First offers some interesting insight into the safety concerns of large cruise ships. Most importantly - are cruise lines sacrificing safety and proper maintenance of their ships for larger, entertainment focused boats and higher revenue...
How You Can Stay Safe on Your Next Cruise
Thousands of travelers board cruise ships every year. And most passengers have wonderfully enjoyable and safe trips. However, accidents can and do happen. While it's unfortunate, many of these accidents that lead to cruise ship injuries can be avoided. Listed here is an article from AARP with some basic but...
Which Cruise Line Has The Highest Safety Rating?
This Blog Post updated March 23, 2020 Scared to take a cruise or go on a cruise sponsored excursion? You're not the only one! Cruise ships are the image of luxury. When these monumental vessels rest in the water, they become symbols of effortless travel and festive activities. What many...