Cruise Injury Blog

Arriving in town on a cruise ship isn’t exactly a quiet way to go somewhere. These enormous floating cities sail right into the port, and every local knows that soon the town will be swarming with tourists and large groups going on excursions. Unfortunately, the inability to come into port unnoticed puts passengers at risk for crimes at ports – some places more dangerous than others.

The destinations to which cruise ships sail have an economy based on tourism, so they want to keep people coming. But not all of the ways people make money in these ports are legit, and some include crimes that can end in an injury like armed robberies.

What are the most dangerous cruise ports in the world, and how can you avoid becoming one of the unfortunate statistics when traveling there? Read on to find out.

Dangerous Cruise

Many people love cruising. For every person with a lot of experience onboard these massive cities on the sea, there’s someone who is brand new to the world of cruising.

Vacations onboard a cruise ship are a great opportunity to relax and get a little rest, but one mistake could undermine your plans for a relaxing vacation. Sure, you can plan what you should do when on your cruise, but most people don’t make a plan for what they should not do.

Here are some of the most important things not to do on a cruise that will help keep you safe – physically and legally!

Forgetting Your Research

Booking a cruise may seem easy online, but you should really make sure to do your research before booking. Not only do you have to look up destinations, ports, and prices, but also the best

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