The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …
The Coral Adventurer, an Australian expedition cruise ship, ran aground on a coral reef off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea early on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The vessel was carrying 80 passengers and 44 crew members at the Read More …
The family of Michael Virgil is courageously seeking justice and accountability through a new lawsuit following a tragic incident aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. This legal action marks a significant step forward in their quest for answers and aims to Read More …
The incident in question occurred aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas during a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that had departed from Miami on December 6, 2025. The core of the event involved a male guest initiating a physical altercation Read More …
A 69-year-old American grandmother, Mary Robinson from Oklahoma, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition while onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in the Bahamas on December 2. Robinson was found carrying a loaded Read More …
The impressive P&O Cruises ship, Iona, experienced a brief and minor delay to the start of its exciting 14-night itinerary, showcasing a commendable commitment to passenger safety. The 5,200-guest vessel was scheduled to depart Southampton, U.K., on Saturday, but its Read More …
A lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean by the family of a 35-year-old California man who died aboard the Navigator of the Seas in December 2024. The lawsuit, filed in Miami, Florida, claims that the cruise line and its Read More …
Recent industry discussions prompted by a current lawsuit involving Royal Caribbean have highlighted the extensive protocols cruise lines have in place to manage medical emergencies and unexpected fatalities at sea. While the specific legal case regarding passenger Michael Virgil involves Read More …
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a passenger who was aboard the Carnival Horizon during its recent voyage. The ship, which regularly operates Caribbean itineraries, returned to Miami, Florida, on November 8, Read More …