In early April, an outbreak of the hantavirus started onboard a cruise ship after it disembarked from southern Argentina. Since the outbreak began, as of May 13, three passengers have died, with a further ten cases connected with the same cruise ship, the MV Hondius. In the weeks since health authorities first began breaking the […]
If you were injured while taking a cruise, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the cruise line. Cruise lines are required to keep their ships safe and secure for their guests, and when they fail in this duty, they may be liable for their negligence. Cruise ship injuries should never happen, but when […]
Though excursions are one of the primary reasons people sign up for cruises, they also pose dangerous risks and are associated with terrible consequences that few passengers anticipate. From jet ski accidents to parasailing mishaps, violent assaults to tour bus crashes, cruise excursions can be dangerous, even life-threatening. Every year, people are killed because they […]
Taking a cruise vacation is meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, accidents and criminal activity regularly ruin trips for cruise passengers. If you’re planning on taking a cruise, it’s a good idea to learn about the risk of theft on cruise ships and what you can do to prevent it. Keep […]
Even on a small boat, overboard accidents at sea can be incredibly dangerous. Due to things like low water temperatures, unpredictable weather conditions, and other hazards, when a person on a boat falls overboard, their life can quickly be....
Cruise lines follow strict safety steps to protect passengers in case of an emergency. One key part of this process is knowing what a muster station on a cruise is and why guests sometimes need to assemble there. Keep reading as we explain how a muster station cruise drill works, why it matters, and how […]
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2025. This year was unique because there were some very strong storms, but also many quiet weeks with little activity.
If you enjoy taking cruises on the Caribbean or Atlantic Ocean, it’s good to know what happened in the last Atlantic hurricane season [...]
Cruise ships are meant to be relaxing and fun. But incidents like theft, assaults, or other security issues can sometimes disrupt that experience and leave passengers feeling uneasy. These scary incidents often leave people wondering about the security response they can expect, particularly whether or not cruise ships have jails.
To help passengers feel informed and safe, this article explains everything about cruise ship jails and [...]
If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship or on the job as a seaman, you’ve probably heard about maritime law. But what is maritime law, and how does it affect your ability to file a claim for injuries? [...]
