Carnival Cruise Didn't Investigate Sexual Assault
A Georgia family is suing Carnival Cruise after the parents found an 18-year-old in their 10-year-old’s bedroom. The family complained that the door was not secure. Plus, the Carnival cruise sexual assault was not investigated despite the parents’ insistence. About Cruise Ship Rape and Sexual Assaults People often assume that violent crimes, including sexual assault
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The Number of Cruise Illness Outbreaks Is Growing
When cruise ships don’t adhere to proper food sanitation standards, cruise illness outbreaks happen. These are difficult to control since cruise ships confine so many people in a small area. In fact, this year the CDC reported 5 cruise illness outbreaks already this year. About Cruise Illness Outbreaks Cruise ships are the ideal breeding grounds
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Steps After Cruise Ship Injury
Cruise lines paint a vacation image of relaxing by the pool, eating delicious culinary delights all with fantastic views of the majestic water. However, cruise ships are not floating paradises. They are full of injuries either slip and falls or even sexual assault. It is important to know the steps to take after cruise ship
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Cruise Ship Slip and Falls Are Too Common
Cruise ship slip and falls can occur anywhere. On deck, by the pool, in a restaurant or on a gangway. They happen for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, cruise ship slip and falls are the most common injuries on a ship. About Cruise Ship Slip and Falls A cruise ship has the same type of slip
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Zip Line Cruise Excursion Accident Almost Fatal
A passenger booked a zip line cruise excursion on a recent vacation. He expected a fun trip to the islands while at a port. What he didn’t expect was to nearly die while participating in a seemingly innocent adventure. Common Reasons Why Shore Excursion Injuries Happen Most shore excursions are fun and accident-free. However, this
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Carnival Cruise Ship Passenger Falls Overboard
The United States Coast Guard is still searching for a 50-year-old Carnival Cruise Paradise passenger who reportedly went overboard approximately 85 miles west of Fort Myers, Florida. Overboard Statistics Since 2000, over 200 passengers have gone missing from cruise ships. In 2010 the United States Coast Guard put into place the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security
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Contributing Factors of Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults
Cruise ship sexual assaults and rapes are the most frequent crimes at sea. For many, this news is shocking since cruise ships try really hard to present cruising vacations as relaxing and carefree. However, there are many contributing factors that make cruise ship sexual assaults prevalent. Lack of Consistency in Reporting There is a lack
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Cruise Ship Safety Concerns
The cruise industry insists that a cruise for a vacation is far safer than flying or staying at a hotel. The industry likes to pretend that a cruise is a far better way to relax. However, hundreds are injured each year. So, just how safe is it? Sexual Assaults The cruise industry pushes the notion
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Are Bahamas Cruises Safe?
Each year, more than 6 million visitors from the U.S. visit the Bahamas. The 700 various island chain is just 50 miles off the coast of America. Also, the country boasts 2,000 rocks and cays. The Bahamas are a great place for water sports, scuba diving or snorkeling, or simply enjoying the many beautiful sandy beaches.
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Norovirus on Cruise Ships
Last December, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness struck down hundreds of cruise passengers aboard multiple ships. The illness is Norovirus. The first was the Ovation of the Seas where the virus caused more than 200 people became sick. Doctors hospitalized five passengers. Then, the Independence of the Seas ship returned to Port Everglades, Florida with 332
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