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Florida is a hub for cruise vacations, with millions of visitors from across the globe heading to Miami for cruises to the Caribbean and beyond. Around two dozen cruise lines operate out of Port Miami, and the vast majority of them return without incident. However, paradise can turn into a nightmare due to unexpected accidents […]

Millions flock to Miami every year to set sail on exciting cruises. While safety is a top priority for cruise lines, accidents can still happen. One of the most concerning incidents is a passenger going overboard, and these emergencies seem to be on the rise. The Miami Herald reported that a cruise passenger overboard incident […]

The basic timeline of a personal injury case typically includes filing an insurance claim and a lawsuit in court, with the possibility of settlement as a means of resolving the case. However, with cruise ship accidents in Miami, there is usually another step in the process because of the unique nature of these claims. You […]

As if there were not enough amenities and options for fun onboard, many cruise operators have purchased or leased private islands to extend the experience for passengers. A helpful online resource for information on cruise vacations, Cruise Critic, reports that seven of the major cruise operators own private islands. Several of these are islands in […]

You might read occasional news reports about passengers who have gone missing or overboard while on Miami cruise ship vacations, so you may not realize that these incidents are tragically quite common. According to statistics revealed by Florida Today, a total of 386 passengers went overboard on cruises and ferry boats from 2000 to 2023. […]

It was a horrific scene in late March when a shipping container ship lost power in Baltimore, leading to a fatal collision and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A similar incident occurred in Sydney Harbour, Australia, in February 2024 only the accident involved a cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers. Unfortunately, it is quite common for cruise liners to lose […]

It is tragic and unfortunate to be involved in a cruise ship accident on what was expected to be the trip of a lifetime for you and your family. Unfortunately, according to recent statistics, the potential for fatal and injury-causing incidents is higher than you think. From 2005 to 2011, 16 people have lost their lives in cruise ship mishaps. […]

Cruise vacations have always been popular in South Florida, but recent data indicates that they are becoming even more so since the unfortunate lockdowns of the COVID pandemic. According to industry researchers at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise tourism forecast for 2023 was predicted to exceed 2019 levels by 6%. These figures would mean around […]

Whether you are cruising your first time or you take large ship vacations often, you expect your experience to be memorable in all the right ways. Unfortunately, serious and life-threatening injuries can happen when cruise operators are negligent. Cruise accidents have been on the rise in recent years and are forecast to increase. Statistics indicate Port […]

The popping sound of a champagne cork disengaging from a bottle is the go-to file in the sound effects library when you want to indicate a festive atmosphere. The sight, sound, and smell of the spray of bubbles from a newly uncorked bottle of champagne evoke nostalgia for leisurely, convivial nights in much the way […]

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