The FBI is investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy who plummeted to his death from an interior balcony aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The boy died on Sept. 7 while traveling on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas for a seven-night cruise in the Western Caribbean. The ship…
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Man accused of filming child in Florida mall restroom faces charges, police say. A Look at Similar Cruise Ship Cases.
A 22-year-old man allegedly used a cell phone to take photos of a little girl in the women’s restroom of a Naples mall, the Naples Police Department said in a press release Monday. David Sanabria, of unincorporated Collier County, was charged with video voyeurism and drug charges related to the…
Florida Man Connected to “Autism on the Seas” Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor on a Cruise Ship
A Florida man allegedly contributing to at least two programs aimed to provide services for special needs children was charged after police accused him of sexually abusing a minor aboard a cruise ship in 2023. James “Jamie” Grover, 62, of Volusia County, Florida, was charged with sexually abusing a minor…
Man Accused in Cruise Passenger’s Rape Faces Charges Following Weekend Cruise, Officials Say
A Texas man who allegedly raped a woman on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas faced sexual battery charges and was taken into police custody when the ship docked in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend, officials say. The alleged attack took place on Aug. 28 with a 20-year-old woman stating…
Doctor mistakenly removes man’s liver instead of his spleen. Now, his wife is planning to sue.
The wife of a man who died during a surgery where his doctor removed his liver instead of his spleen is planning to sue, according to reporting from local news outlets. The incident began when the man complained of feeling pain in his side while he and his wife visited…
From a ‘Massive Brawl’ to Financial Crimes: A Look at Recent Criminal and Dangerous Activity Aboard Cruise Ships
Four passengers on a four-day cruise from Miami face charges and others aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Freedom were accused of fighting, according to news outlets. Two fights broke out during one of Carnival’s Freedom voyages from Port Canaveral. The first alleged fight took place Saturday in the ship’s nightclub between…
Largest cruise ship in the world makes headlines, stuns online viewers. Should passengers be wary of ‘floating cities?’
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas continues to make headlines months after its inaugural sail and people are still talking about the enormity of it. Though the ship has been sailing since the beginning of the year, a recent video featuring its arrival in Port Miami has gained traction online…
Athens Convention, Shore Excursion Limitations, and Barbetta Rule: What to know about cruise ship litigation
With the sun warming your skin, the sea breeze tussling your hair and a full buffet waiting for you at lunchtime, the possibility that something may go awry seems impossible. For many, cruise vacations go off without a hitch. Others, however, are not so lucky. When it comes to the…
A Look at the Fine Print: How Cruise Lines and Water Sport Rental Companies Find Ways to Avoid Liability & Protect Themselves
Lengthy terms and conditions are scrolled past with fervor, and liability waivers are signed on digital screens in a rush. Whether it’s before a jet-ski guided tour in Key West, a parasailing adventure, or when purchasing a ticket aboard a cruise ship, people pay little mind to the language in…
Carnival Cruise Lines Set to Add Three Massive Ships to Fleet – What You Should Know
Carnival Cruise Lines is adding to its ships including three that rival in carrying capacity with Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. The three new ships from Carnival are reported to be the largest vessels operated by the company and will be able to carry nearly 8,000 passengers. Construction of…