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Deaths on Antarctic Cruises Lead to Investigations

Antarctica is a destination that many people dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. It’s an awe-inspiring place, filled with incredible landscapes, unique wildlife, and a sense of isolation and wonder that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The vast, icy expanse has captured the imagination of adventurers and scientists for centuries.

As a result, it has become a popular destination for travelers looking to experience something truly extraordinary. In recent years, there has been a surge in Antarctic cruises as more people look to explore this pristine region. 

Unfortunately, this popularity has come at a cost. With the increase in tourism, there have been concerns about the safety of travelers. Deaths and injuries on Antarctic

Do Cruise Ships Have Overboard Sensors?

When going on a cruise, one of the worst things people can imagine happening is falling overboard. However, it does happen – probably more than people realize.

Recently, a woman fell off a cruise ship. The Coast Guard recovered her dead body about 18 miles from Port Canaveral, where her boat headed. The cruise line stated that their advanced detection systems let people know a passenger had gone over, but it didn’t make a difference in the end.

When going on a cruise, you’ve got to have all your bases covered. After all, it’s a mode of travel unlike any other. But when things go wrong, you have to understand where you stand.

What happens if someone falls overboard on

Going Overboard: What Happens When A Passenger Falls

 

When you go on a cruise, you’re supposed to have a fun and relaxing time, making memories with friends and family. The last thing anyone expects is for an accident or injury to occur while on a cruise – or for someone to fall overboard.

However, overboard accidents do occur each and every year to both those who are guests on the cruise and those who work for the cruise line. In many cases, overboard accidents are the fault of the cruise line.

When is the cruise line at fault, and who is ultimately liable when someone goes overboard? Read on to find out.

The Duty of Care

The cruise lines you cruise with, and that some work for, owe

Are There Reasons Not to Go on a Cruise?

Cruises, just like any other vacation, have their list of pros and cons. Most people tend to focus on the positive things about a vacation they’re planning, but only focusing on the positives may be doing yourself a disservice.

While you don’t want to get bogged down in all the rabbit holes of what can go wrong on a cruise ship or on a cruise in general, it’s important to consider the reasons why a cruise vacation may not be the right type of trip for you and your family – beyond simply the destinations. You have to take into account what you should do if you get hurt while on your cruise, because there are special laws that dictate

Cruise Personal Injury: How Long Do You Have to File a Claim?

Cruising is big business. People just love to cruise, as evidenced by how much more popular cruising is now than it was just 15 years ago.

In the last decade, the number of people cruising has doubled, and over 30 million people cruise each year. To meet this increased demand, cruise lines have built humongous ships that can hold thousands of passengers and crew members. This has led to an increased number of injuries aboard cruise ships for passengers and crew members alike.

If you are injured on a cruise ship, there’s a lot to grapple with, including how to file a lawsuit and how much time you have to do it. Here is what you need to know if

Avoid These Risks On Your Next Cruise

Many people love cruising. For every person with a lot of experience onboard these massive cities on the sea, there’s someone who is brand new to the world of cruising.

Vacations onboard a cruise ship are a great opportunity to relax and get a little rest, but one mistake could undermine your plans for a relaxing vacation. Sure, you can plan what you should do when on your cruise, but most people don’t make a plan for what they should not do.

Here are some of the most important things not to do on a cruise that will help keep you safe – physically and legally!

Forgetting Your Research

Booking a cruise may seem easy online, but you should really

Will Cruise Be Held Liable for Woman’s Fall From Balcony?

Vacations aboard cruise ships are supposed to be fun, secure, and safe, but they don’t always work out that way. What was supposed to be a relaxing escape can quickly turn into a nightmare scenario that impacts on the rest of your life.

Recently, a woman vacationing on a Carnival cruise ship fell overboard. While nothing official has been released, many who were aboard the ship at the time of the incident suspect foul play was involved. The Coast Guard called off the search and it may never be known what happened to the woman. What is known is what can happen if security is negligent, and the cruise is liable for something that happens to a passenger.

Here’s what