Cruise Injury Blog

Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, cruising remains popular. Sure, there may be more hoops to jump through in order to sail now, but, for many people, it’s worth it to get back to cruising again. In fact, every year millions of people around the globe go on a cruise.

With so many people traveling on the high seas, bad things do happen – injury and even death. If a loved one is killed at sea in a wrongful death case, it’s vital to understand what your rights are.

Here’s what you need to know about wrongful death and maritime law.

Wrongful Death at Sea

If you’re mourning the loss of the loved one in any situation, it’s difficult. If that death occurred because of the negligence of another person on a cruise ship, then that can feel even more overwhelming. Maritime law can be

A cruise is supposed to be an exciting and relaxing vacation – a chance to get away from the everyday worries of life, enjoy new places, and meet new people.

Unfortunately, real life happens on cruise ships, including terrible crimes like sexual assault. Victims of this terrible crime may be confused about what to do. After all, you’re on a free-floating vessel in the ocean. Who can your turn to for justice, and who has jurisdiction over your case?

Here’s what you need to know about sexual assault on cruise lines and what you can do if it happens to you or someone you love.

Cruise Ship Law

The issues that arise on cruise ships are not regulated by any specific governmental agency. In most cases, the Federal Maritime Commission may provide assistance and resources from other governmental agencies and departments to cruise ship

Over the last two years, COVID-19 has been the leading concern for cruising. That’s obviously for good reason, but it’s important to remember if you choose to cruise, there are other illnesses to catch that are quite common onboard.

The fact is that, even before COVID, people got sick on cruise ships from time to time. One of the most common illnesses that spread on cruise ships is norovirus. This gastrointestinal bug can make people very ill and lead to serious complications, as well.

If you like to cruise, then it’s vital to understand what your rights are on board, especially if you get sick while on the cruise ship. Here’s what you need to know about norovirus and what you can do if you catch it while on a cruise ship.

What Is Norovirus?

Norovirus, previously called Norwalk Virus, was identified after the

Vacations aboard cruise ships are supposed to be fun, secure, and safe, but they don’t always work out that way. What was supposed to be a relaxing escape can quickly turn into a nightmare scenario that impacts on the rest of your life.

Recently, a woman vacationing on a Carnival cruise ship fell overboard. While nothing official has been released, many who were aboard the ship at the time of the incident suspect foul play was involved. The Coast Guard called off the search and it may never be known what happened to the woman. What is known is what can happen if security is negligent, and the cruise is liable for something that happens to a passenger.

Here’s what you need to know about negligent security aboard cruise ships and how cruise lines can be held liable for things that happen on board.

Many people are ecstatic that cruising is back. However, just because cruising has resumed doesn’t mean you should toss all your worries about COVID.

Recently, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship had 17 people test positive for COVID while on board. While this may not sound like much on a cruise of 3,200 people, it is a high percentage when you consider the cruise’s line very strict COVID vaccination policy in place. Everyone on board was required to be fully vaccinated. They required passengers to take a COVID test before boarding, and the test needed to have a negative result.

Still, because of these COVID policies, no social distancing measures were taken on board, and they had no capacity restrictions in place. Dining was mask-free, as well. When you consider all of that, 17 cases seem quite shocking. The fact has made many potential cruisers

When you think about spending money on a cruise, you likely think along the lines of “wanting the best”. Cruise lines, just like everything else, come in a lot of different forms. Some cruise lines offer value while others offer luxury or experiences you cannot find anywhere else.

Cruising is back in 2022, so it’s time to discover what the best cruise lines are according to U.S. News and World Report. Here are the best cruise lines in 2022 and why they’ve been ranked the way they have.

Best Cruise Line: Money

People like that winning feeling of getting a good deal. When it comes to value for the money, Celebrity Cruises takes the cake as the best you get for your money.

What cruisers like most about Celebrity Cruises: they manage to perfectly combine the experiences of larger cruise ships with plenty of

One of the most exciting things about cruising is exploring ports all over the world. Cruise lines promote shore excursions for guests to go on at all ports of call, allowing for a little adventure. It’s not uncommon to see shore excursions such as horseback riding, parasailing, walking tours, zip-lining, snorkeling, or hiking offered.

However, it’s important to understand that these excursions have their risks. Accidents and injuries can and do happen on shore excursions, and there are several factors that contribute to them. It could simply be an accident, or it could be negligence on behalf of the shore excursion company, cruise line – or both.

What are the most common causes of shore excursion accidents and what should you do if you’re injured on one? Read on to find out.

Shore Excursion Injuries

As with any activity, accidents and injuries can occur.