Category: Cruises

For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive

As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
Cruise Ship Workers Use Social Media to Expose Life Behind the Luxury

Crew members’ videos let cruising fans get behind the scenes of what life is really like on board. (Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as you might think.)
Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges

The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100 on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Four crew members and 94 passengers came down with norovirus while sailing from San Diego to Miami.
Cruise Ship Passenger With $16,000 Gambling Debt Jumps Overboard

The man, who was rescued, told authorities he was trying to avoid declaring money in his possession, but Royal Caribbean said he also had casino and gaming losses.
Trieste Residents Worry Their City Will Be Overrun With Venice-Bound Tourists

After Venice shunned large cruise ships, many began to dock 100 miles east in Trieste. Residents now worry that tourists will overrun their city, too.
Small, Luxurious Ships That Cater to Never-Cruisers

Five options for travelers who want to go by boat but prefer well-appointed yachts to floating cities.
Hawaii Cruise Ships Leave Passengers Behind Amid Tsunami Warnings

In Hawaii, ships were directed out to sea by officials, but some guests who were on shore excursions couldn’t make it back in time to get aboard.
Island-Hopping on a D.I.Y. Caribbean Cruise

The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices.
Island-Hopping on a D.I.Y. Caribbean Cruise

Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices.
Oh No, They Think He’s My Husband

My father and I were the only non-couple on the couples cruise.
A Couple on a Cruise Was Wait-Listed for an Excursion, Yet Charged $800

After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles passengers wait-listed for excursions.