Crew Member Misconduct and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships: What Passengers Need to Know

Cruise vacations are marketed as safe, carefree escapes—floating resorts where guests can unwind without worry.   But behind the glossy marketing, serious safety concerns exist, especially when it comes to crew member misconduct, including sexual assault. These incidents are more common than many passengers realize, and advocates have long argued...

Victim of a sexual assault on a cruise ship? You do have legal rights!

Rape and sexual assault: Incidents like these are extremely unfortunate, though frankly, they occur all to often aboard cruise ships. The number of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape claims on cruise ships - by crew members or by other passengers - is much higher and more common than most people...

Physical and/or Sexual Assaults by Crew Members Upon Passengers

Cruise lines advertise their floating cities as a place where people can go to forget all their cares. “Relax completely,” Princess urges its passengers, while Carnival’s motto is “Fun for All. All for Fun.” Underneath the promises of carefree sightseeing, fun, food, and entertainment, though, lurks a real danger. Some...