Published reports indicate Carnival is pulling out of Antigua.  The website NationNews.com reports that Nathan Dundas, the president of the Antigua and Barbuda Cruise Tourism Association (ABCTA), announced the company’s departure, but did not give a reason for the decision. He did announce that “ all four ships booked commencing next season November 2019 to…

Several days ago we blogged about the $3.38 million dollar verdict the family of a cruise passenger was awarded after dying aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The man died of a after visiting the ship’s infirmary while suffering a heart attack and being sent back to his room. The ship’s medical staff apparently did…

The family of a cruise ship passenger who died while taking a cruise vacation was awarded $3.38 million by a federal jury this week. 70 year old Richard Puchalski was sailing aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas with his family in 2016 when he visited the ship’s infirmary, complaining of shortness of breath.…

The most recently released cruise ship crime stats show that sexual assault continues to be the most commonly reported crime aboard cruise ships. The stats, which are compiled and reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), covers July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018, and includes crimes reported by major cruise lines such as…

Over the years we have reported on many instances of cruise ships sailing into dangerous storms, putting passengers and crew members at risk. This week a Norwegian Cruise Line ship sailed into a storm and was hit by powerful wind gust, causing it to list onto its side. Several passengers were hurt in the incident. …

The Washington Post is providing more details about this week’s dangerous cruise ship tilting incident that left several passengers injured. On Sunday night, as the 20-story Norwegian Escape cruise ship set sail from New York toward Cape Canaveral, Florida, the ship was struck by a severe gust of wind as it traveled northeast of the…

Late last year a Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in prison following an arrest for cruise ship sexual assault earlier in the year.  23 year old Brian Holland was arrested in February 2018 after he sexually assaulted a teenage woman while the two were in a hot tub aboard the Carnival Elation cruise…

Two of the major cruise travel related headlines this week related to couples being left by cruise ships in foreign countries. And though the circumstances surrounding the incidences could not have been more different, together they teach an important lesson about cruise travel. Earlier this week we reported on the Palks, who were abandoned in…

After being the victim of an accident aboard a cruise ship, or suffering a cruise ship sexual assault, many people rightfully believe that the cruise company may be responsible for their injuries. They wish to hold the company accountable, to seek justice, and to recover the compensation they need in order to attempt to put…

Yesterday we blogged about Carol and Bertram Palk, who were left stranded in Mexico by a cruise company while Carol was suffering a medical emergency. This is not the first time a cruise passenger has reported being stranded, but why do cruise companies do this? Cruise companies, such as Royal Caribbean which kicked the Palks…

When Carol Palk noticed blood in her stool while sailing on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas cruise ship last month, she suspected that she may have been suffering from a bleeding ulcer. Concerned, she visited the ship’s infirmary for help. Palk was not able to see a doctor that day due to an…

In recent weeks the cruise industry has suffered a number of negative news stories. Perhaps the most concerning of the incidences, until now, was when a cruise ship struck a pier in Puerto Rico. The ship was initially en route to the British Virgin Islands when it began to suffer mechanical issues. After the ship…

Last week we covered the Norwegian Epic’s fated Caribbean voyage, in which the ship struck a mooring while pulling into port a Puerto Rico. After returning home, the passengers from the ship began to tell their stories.  A group of Minnesotans who were aboard the ship talked to a local news station, telling how some…

Cruise lines offer a variety of options for cruise ship tickets and deals, giving you beautiful sunsets and activities for all ages. Passengers board cruise ships wide-eyed and ready to relax, but these common dangers may cause injury or illness before the fun even begins. Learn more in the SlideShare below and contact our cruise…

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship is set to sail again. Last week the Norwegian Epic suffered a mechanical problem that cause it to divert from its itinerary and dock at Puerto Rico. As the ship pulled into port it struck a mooring, leaving a deep gash in the hull.  Now, despite the setbacks, the Norwegian…

A new viral video shows a couple being left behind as their cruise ship sets sail without them.  The video shows the couple looking on as the ship pulled out of dock at Nassau, Bahamas on February 15th. There are reports that the ship may have waited up to 20 minutes for late passengers, but…

The Norwegian Cruise Line ship that crashed into a pier earlier this week returned to port in Florida yesterday, capping a voyage that the ship’s passengers are likely to never forget.  NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida The Norwegian Epic was originally on its way to the British Virgin Islands…

The bad news keeps coming for the cruise industry this week, after a cruise ship was denied entry into Cuba today.   The ship, the Grand Classica, was denied entry into Cuba after sailing out of the Port of Palm Beach on its maiden voyage to the island.  NBC News reports that many people aboard…