Cruise Injury Blog

Swimming with dolphins. Paragliding. Snorkeling. Ziplining.

When you see these types of offerings associated with your cruise, they probably seem exciting and fun. Which they can be.

If you’re taking a cruise soon that features shore excursions, though – and most of them do – you need to understand the possible dangers that come with these types of activities as well so that you can balance that excitement with safety.

In this post, we’re going to tell you what kind of accidents tend to occur on shore excursions and what you can do to fight back if you are injured due to another’s negligence.

Recent Shore Excursion Accidents

When an Israeli couple embarked on a Royal Caribbean International cruise to celebrate their honeymoon, they never dreamed that tragedy could strike. The left Fort Lauderdale in July to make stops in the Bahamas, Mexico, and

Cruise ship vacations are relaxing and care-free…until someone gets sick or hurt. Doctors and nurses will be on board to help you recover, but your experience at sea might not go as planned. If you are preparing to go on a cruise soon, know what to expect when you see a cruise ship doctor.

Who Is the Doctor on Board?

Depending on the number of passengers, cruise ships will have 1-2 doctors and 2-4 nurses on call 24 hours a day.

Here is the good news about going to a medical facility on a cruise ship. Many cruise lines that sail internationally require that doctors are registered throughout a handful of English-speaking countries, including Canada and Australia. They have the skills to perform a variety of skills to treat minor conditions or prepare patients for evacuation to land in an emergency.

That’s right. If

If you are injured while working on a cruise ship, your rights are protected by law. Keep reading to learn what the laws cover and how they protect you.

Cruise Ship Worker Injuries

Cruise ship workers need dependable working conditions to be safe while doing their jobs. If your employer does not provide safe working conditions, it can be held liable for any medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering you may endure after your accident.

These are the most common type of cruise ship worker injuries:

Slip and fall accidents Back injuries Neck injuries Cuts Burns Fractures Concussions Drowning Loss of limbs Injuries related to assault

Any of these injuries can cause long-term damage and affect your ability to work. If you have been affected by any of these injuries, it’s important to contact a knowledgeable cruise ship attorney to understand your

Holiday cruises are a fun way to celebrate in the winter, but it’s helpful to prepare a bit differently from a regular cruise.

In this post, we’ll give you money-saving tips and cover other things you should know before you book a holiday cruise. (There’s still – barely – time!)

Money Saving Tips for Holiday Cruises

Often, you can find great deals on holiday cruises, because most travelers are staying on land to celebrate. Due to lower demand, prices usually drop. So, you can save a bundle on the cruise itself.

However, if you must fly to the departure port, know that airfare rates tend to soar due to higher demand. You can avoid this expense through driving or booking your flight well in advance of your departure date to get the best rates.

To get the lowest rate on your cruise, be flexible

If you are taking a cruise this year, the last thing you’re probably worried about is suffering injury in a fire. After all, you’ll be surrounded by water!

However, cruise fires do happen, and they can be dangerous if they get out of control because there’s nowhere to escape to on a ship.

In this post, we’re going to discuss how and where cruise fires commonly happen, and what you can expect if your ship experiences a fire.

The Risk of Cruise Fires

In the past 20 years, 72 reported fires have occurred on cruise ships. Since thousands of cruise ships set sail each year, the risk of experiencing a cruise fire is relatively low.

That being said, it’s important to key into one specific word in that last paragraph: reported. Over the years, cruise ships have been notorious for underreporting dangerous incidents unless

A Halloween cruise can provide extra fun for you and your family. We’ll cover all you need to know in this post, including the best Halloween cruises and what to expect.

What You Can Expect on a Halloween Cruise

Halloween cruises have extra activities and bonuses you can prepare for ahead of time to maximize your memories. Below you’ll find information on what you can expect from many of these types of cruises, but make sure you check individual cruise line websites for specifics on the offerings of each particular cruise.

Costume Parties

Most Halloween cruises have costume parties, so be sure to pack yours for your trip. Bring along the makeup, accessories, and wig if you want to compete for the prize of Best Costume.

Note that this isn’t just for kids, either – cruises have costume parties and contests for both adults

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