A cruise departure from the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) or the Port of Long Beach promises an escape down the Pacific Coast or to the Mexican Riviera. However, when an unexpected incident occurs, whether a severe slip on a wet deck, an equipment breakdown, or a serious crew member injury, a vacation or…
For millions of travelers, a cruise represents the ultimate escape: a floating resort designed for relaxation, exploration, and stress-free adventure. However, when negligence turns a dream vacation into a tragedy, injured passengers and grieving families are suddenly thrust into a highly specialized, confusing legal landscape. Filing a claim against a major cruise line is nothing…
The sudden disruption of a vacation by an injury at sea is a frightening and confusing experience. If you or a loved one is hurt onboard a cruise ship, knowing the immediate steps to take and being well-appraised of your legal options is crucial for protecting both your health and any future claims. Below we…
Major outbreaks on the Diamond Princess and other cruise liners in 2020 were our first glimpse into the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s now been over a year since cruise ships have risen their anchors and those in the industry are eager to dip their toe back in. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Signaling that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to impact Alaska’s tourist season, Holland America and Princess Cruises have announced that they will cancel several sailings in 2021. Carnival Corp. brands Princess Cruises and Holland America issued statements Wednesday that rules imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and uncertainty around travel restrictions prompted…
The cruise line industry was worth $150 billion and supported over 1.17 million jobs worldwide in 2018. Of course, back then, the world wasn’t suffering from the reverberations of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Various industries have been affected by the coronavirus, and it has taken a toll on the cruise lines. As of February, since…
People are panicking as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads globally, causing sinking markets, ending travel plans, canceling schools for children, and leaving employers to wonder how to make it more feasible for employees to work from home. Government officials worldwide have intensified their efforts to control the virus. Italy and Saudi Arabia enacted restrictions on travel,…
Cruise ships facilitate fun, relaxation and travel to exciting new places. Given the seemingly endless expanse of the ocean and seas, there is a reasonable expectation of safety that cruise lines provide for their customers. Research suggests however that cruise lines can do more to keep their guests safe. How do People Fall Off Cruise…
Yesterday, the Guardian newspaper in London reported that Carnival Cruise Lines has initiated discussions regarding compensation for survivors of the recent Costa Concordia shipwreck. This development raises concerns that Carnival may be trying to quickly settle claims with survivors and the families of the deceased before they retain legal representation. Such practices are common in…
Hurricane Sandy, which is stirring up waves as large as 32 feet high according to buoy readings, is also giving a wild ride to passengers on at least five cruise ships. Captain Vito Giacalone of Carnival Cruise Lines told ABC News via telephone that the storm is getting intense. “We are navigating through some serious…
