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At least 10 people on cruise ships went overboard this year, and 2 miraculously survived

• At least 10 people have gone overboard off major cruise line ships so far in 2023.
• Two of those people were rescued and survived.
• Despite these cases, overboard incidents are very rare, a cruise line trade association said.

The chances of you falling overboard off a cruise ship are extremely low .

But at least 10 people fell off major cruise line ships so far this year, turning fun-in-the-sun vacations into disaster situations — and only two survived the fall into the ocean.

Here's what happened to the passengers who went overboard:

Warwick Tollemache fell off a Royal Caribbean ship and wasn't found during a search

The family of 35-year-old Australian cruise passenger Warwick Tollemache told Nine News he was a "kind, beautiful, and gentle soul who was adored by everyone who knew him."

Tollemache fell into the Pacific Ocean after going overboard off Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas on April 26 at about 11 p.m. while the cruise ship was hundreds of miles off the coast of Hawaii.

The ship's crew immediately launched a search for Tollemache and the United States Coast Guard was ultimately called in to help. The Coast Guard called off its search after crew scoured the waters for two days.

Authorities didn't say how he fell in.

Ronnie Lee Peale Jr. was in his 'happy place' before he fell off a Carnival ship and was never seen again

Virginia resident Ronnie Lee Peale Jr., 35, was on a Carnival Magic cruise to celebrate his partner's birthday when he fell into the water on May 29 after officials say he leaned over a balcony railing on the vessel.

Peale Jr. went overboard as the ship was about 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida, and returning from the Bahamas. Carnival Cruise Line said security footage showed he "leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water" at about 4:10 am.

The Coast Guard searched over 5,171 square miles and more than 60 hours, but crews could not find Peale Jr.

"He loved the cruise life," Peale Jr.'s fiancée Jennilyn Michelle Blosser told WTKR . "Being able to drink, gamble, and socialize put him in his happy place."

A Royal Caribbean passenger beat the odds when she plunged off the 10th deck of the ship and was miraculously saved

Some who fall in are lucky to be alive.

A 42-year-old US citizen — whose name wasn't publicly revealed — fell overboard from the 10th deck of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas vessel on June 25 at around 5:45 p.m. as the Curaçao-bound liner was more than 30 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic.

The woman miraculously survived the fall. One witness told Business Insider that passengers lined up on their balconies and quickly banded together to try and guide the rescue boat as it scanned the water for signs of the woman.

Witnesses said cruise crew members managed to find her and brought her safely back on board in a roughly 45-minute ordeal.

The overboard woman was found to be in "good health" after the fall, the Coast Guard said. A rescue expert told Business Insider her survival was "nothing short of miraculous."

Jaylen Hill jumped off a Carnival cruise ship and was not found during a search, the company said

Carnival Elation passenger Jaylen Hill, 30, went overboard on the vessel on July 23 as the ship was on a four-day Bahamas sailing and on its way back to Jacksonville, Florida.

Hill's travel companion reported him missing after he wasn't seen all day. A Carnival spokesperson said that the cruise line determined Hill "jumped" from the ship "after an exhaustive on-board search and a review of security camera video."

The Coast Guard called off its search for Hill when he wasn't found after covering more than 1,347 square miles.

Reeta Sahani who 'could not swim' went overboard on a Royal Caribbean ship while traveling with her husband

Reeta Sahani was on Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas with her husband on July 31 in the Singapore Strait, the last day of their four-day cruise to Malaysia.

Sahani couldn't swim, her son would tell The Straits Times .

The 64-year-old mother went overboard while the cruise was on its way to Singapore.

Sahani's husband, Jakesh Sahani, woke up in the middle of the night and discovered his wife was not in their cruise cabin, the Straits Times reported. He notified the ship's officials, who, according to the news outlet, told him that his wife was seen on CCTV footage sitting on the ship's railing at about 4 a.m.

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The couple's son, Apoorv Sahani, told the Straits Times that the "ship's crew thinks she jumped."

Apoorv Sahani later said in a post on X that his family was given footage from the cruise ship. "With the footage, we have unfortunately learnt that my mother has passed away," he wrote.

Kenneth Schwalbe fell off a Princess cruise ship and couldn't be found

California resident Kenneth Schwalbe , 59, was traveling on the Emerald Princess ship when he went overboard on August 11 about eight miles off the coast of Hilo, Hawaii.

According to Hawaii authorities, police received a report on the morning of August 11 that Schwalbe was last seen on board the ship at around 8:30 p.m. the day before. Authorities searched the ship but couldn't find him.

Hawaii police said that surveillance footage from a camera on the exterior of the ninth deck of the vessel showed Schwalbe "falling from the ship" at about 4:18 a.m.

The Coast Guard couldn't find Schwalbe.

Sigmund Ropich was vacationing with pals before the teenager went overboard from a Royal Caribbean ship

College student Sigmund Ropich of Texas was vacationing with his friends on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world in August, his sister Savannah Ropich told Business Insider.

On August 29 as the ship was off the coast of Cuba, the 19-year-old Sigmund went overboard .

The ship's crew immediately launched a search and rescue operation but found no sign of Sigmund. Cuban officials called off their search for Ropich after they couldn't find the teen.

Savannah Ropich said in a Facebook post last month: "Although we are continuing to celebrate my brother's life, it does not equate to compliancy with @wonderoftheseas. I am still enraged by the fact that we are celebrating my brother's life without his body."

"The mishandling of the search and constant miscommunication throughout prompts the question.. was my brother's life valued by his ticket and age?" she wrote. "If so and if not, to what extent does this company value a human life to respond with appropriate actions of urgency?"

Royal Caribbean didn't respond to Business Insider's request for a response to Savannah Ropich's criticisms.

A crew member went overboard off an AIDA Cruises ship but couldn't be found during a search

The crew member went overboard off the German cruise ship, called the AIDAperla, on October 22 as the vessel was traveling from Hamburg to Spain.

The cruise ship company said in a statement to Sky News that the captain "immediately initiated all necessary rescue measures in close coordination with the local authorities."

However, the search for the crew member wasn't successful .

Another lucky Royal Caribbean passenger was rescued after going overboard

A passenger traveling on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas vessel went overboard on October 29 after the ship departed Barcelona and was saved.

"The ship and crew immediately reported the incident to local authorities and began searching for the guest. Thankfully, the guest was successfully recovered and was brought on board," the cruise line told Business Insider.

A person who said they were aboard the vessel at the time posted on social media that they could see spotlights and rescue boats from their balcony during the nighttime search.

A Carnival cruise passenger was seen on surveillance footage jumping off the ship

Tyler Barnett, a 28-year-old father of two from Houma, Louisiana was on a week-long cruise with his younger sister and their uncle when he went missing in the middle of the night.

Barnett was last seen aboard the Carnival Glory — which was heading to the Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico — around 11:40 p.m. on November 12, the day of the ship's departure from New Orleans, his mother, Elisha Reid, told Business Insider.

For over 24 hours, Carnival crews searched the ship and the Coast Guard scoured a 200-mile section of the Gulf of Mexico looking for signs of Barnett.

But, on November 14, Carnival said it had finally found footage of Barnett that showed him climbing up onto a lifeboat and jumping off the ship around 1:40 a.m. on November 13, the company told Business Insider in an email.

The cruise line at first told Barnett's sister, who was also on the ship, that there was no surveillance footage of her brother that night, Reid said.

Reid said she found out her son was missing from a cousin, not the cruise company.

"I have my moments where I break, but I'm keeping the faith," she told Business Insider as the search continued. "I'm keeping the faith. I just want him home."

Despite these cases, overboard incidents are very rare, according to a cruise line trade association

According to a report from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), there were 212 overboard incidents from 2009 to 2019, and only 48 — or 28.2% — of those who fell overboard were successfully rescued.

"Even one incident is one too many," CLIA told Business Insider, explaining, "The vast majority of cases are either reckless behavior or some form of intentional act. People don't just inadvertently fall over the side of a ship."

According to CLIA, cruise lines have maintained an exceptional safety record and cruising is one of the safest forms of travel.

From 2009 to 2019, the number of "operational incidents" declined by 41% and the rate of "man overboard incidents" declined by nearly 35%, while the industry's total capacity grew by 68%, CLIA said.

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An Australian cruise ship passenger has died after two sightseeing seaplanes collided in mid-air in Alaska.

The US Coast Guard confirmed on Tuesday one of four people killed was an Australian man, while two others are still missing.

The Australian was initially listed as unaccounted for.

“The Australian unfortunately is one of the people confirmed deceased,” US Coast Guard lieutenant Brian Dykens told AAP.

Ten people, all Americans, were rescued and are receiving medical care while four were confirmed dead. Two people are still missing.

In a press conference on Tuesday local time, the National Transportation Safety Board said they are currently in the process of organising interviews with the surviving pilot and passengers.

“We will want to talk, soon, with the surviving pilot of the TAC-1 plane,” a spokesperson said.

“We’ll want to talk to the passengers, employees of the two air operators, and we’ll also want to talk with other pilots and witnesses that were in the area at the time. We’ll be gathering perishable evidence and then we will be requesting additional information from the parties and others that we determine necessary.”

NTSB said they will be investigating in to the pilots, the aircraft and the companies who operated the floatplanes. However, the NTSB confirmed there was no cockpit voice recorders or flight data recorders to assist with the investigation, as neither aircraft were required to have the devices.

“We’ll be looking at pilot logbooks, and we’ll be looking at the training and qualifications of the pilots, as well as any medical issues,” the spokesperson said.

“[We will look at] whether flight plans were filed with the company, or the Federal Aviation Administration. We’ll also be looking at maintenance records for both aircraft.

“We’ll be looking at company operating procedures and whether those operating procedures were followed.”

The NTSB confirmed dive teams are continuing to search for two people in the icy cold waters of a southeast Alaska inlet, with one being a Canadian tourist. However, a Coast Guard official said the remote nature of the search area has created “one of the most difficult conditions” for crews to operate in.

The water temperature off Ketchikan on Tuesday was 8.8 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The expected survival time in four to 10-degree water is one to three hours, according to the United States Search & Rescue Task Force website. However, Michael Kahle from the U.S. Coast Guard said officials are holding out hope that those two people would be found alive.

“We are looking for survivors right now,” Mr Kahle told Global News.

“It is very cold. Our hope is folks have been able to safely get out of the water… and we’ll find them on shore. That’s what the shore teams are doing right now, looking for folks that may have made it to shore and are sitting in the tree line there looking for rescue.”

The Royal Princess, which can carry up to 3600 people, was among four city-sized cruise ships in the tiny coastal community on Monday.

A popular activity is "flightseeing" in Misty Fjords National Monument to view the lakes, snow-capped peaks and glacier valleys in the wilderness area.

The larger plane, a de Havilland Otter DHC-3 with 10 passengers and the pilot, was returning from Misty Fjord when it collided with another sightseeing plane carrying four passengers from the same cruise ship and a pilot.

The cause of the crash in relatively good weather, high overcast skies with light southeast winds was not known.

The crash occurred about 13 kilometres from Ketchikan, near George Inlet. The planes came down about two kilometres apart with some of the debris field on land.

The smaller plane, a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, was partially submerged in the shore of George Inlet after the single-engine plane overturned and hit some trees before crashing, according to Coast Guard Lt Brian Dykens. The larger Otter landed in water and sank, he said.

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were due to arrive later on Tuesday.

Three others who died were among the five people aboard the Beaver, according to Dykens.

Princess Cruises in its release said two passengers and the pilot were among those killed in this plane.

Canadian officials said on Tuesday one of its citizens was among the dead. The Beaver appears to have broken apart in midair, according to Jerry Kiffer, duty incident commander of the Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad.

He said the plane’s tail and section of the fuselage were 275m from the aircraft’s floats, which landed near shore.

After the crash, the 10 injured passengers were initially taken to a hospital in Ketchikan. Four patients were later transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, suffering various broken bones, spokeswoman Susan Gregg said.

The Royal Princess left Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 11 and was scheduled to arrive in Anchorage on Saturday.

“We are extending our full support to the investigating authorities as well as the travelling companions of the guests involved,” the company said in a statement.

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Officials are assessing damage after a cruise ship crashed into Pier 27 in San Francisco while docking Thursday morning.

The ship Ruby Princess “made unexpected contact” with the pier just after 6 a.m., a spokesperson for Princess Cruises said. No injuries were reported, and the cruise line said passengers and crew were not in danger during the incident.

News images showed damage to the side of the ship.

The Ruby Princess had just returned from a 10-day voyage to Alaska with 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members. The ship departed San Francisco on June 26.

Princess Cruises said the departure time for the next trip to Alaska was uncertain, but passengers began boarding the ship at 11:30 a.m..

Officials said they would provide more details later.

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Cruise ship still docked in San Francisco after hitting pier

Ruby Princess' estimated departure is now Sunday, according to officials.

The Ruby Princess cruise ship that startled sleeping San Francisco residents Thursday morning when it collided with a pier while docking won't likely depart until Sunday, officials said.

"Repairs are underway and our technical experts estimate that repairs are likely to take upwards of 24 hours," said Princess Cruises on Friday, giving an estimated departure time of Sunday at 4 p.m. PT.

The ship was returning from a 10-day cruise to Alaska, which had 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members on board, none of whom were injured and all safely deboarded, according to Princess Cruises.

The damage done to the vessel did not slow down new passengers from boarding at 4 p.m. PT, set to embark on the next 10-day cruise. As of Friday afternoon, 4 p.m. locally, the ship was still docked, according to a live shot from ABC affiliate KGO.

Following an inspection from the U.S. Coast Guard, Ruby Princess will be cleared to sail once all damage from Thursday has been fully repaired, according to the cruise line.

According to the cruise line, there are over 3,000 guests currently boarded, who are being given the option to cancel and receive "a 100% refund of their cruise fare, post-cruise hotel packages and transfers booked through Princess, prepaid shore excursions and other prepaid items and taxes, fees and port expenses."

While also being given a 50% voucher for a future cruise, guests are being given the option to decide by Sunday at 11 a.m. PT, and in the meantime, they are free to come and go from the cruise ship to explore San Francisco.

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Guests who do decide to stay aboard and embark on a now 7-day journey to Alaska, will receive a partial refund of 75%.

The collision was so loud, residents told KGO that they could hear the impact and they were awoken by the sounds of the crew scrambling.

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Witnesses said the dock took the brunt of the damage from the crash.

The Coast Guard is investigating the incident, according to police. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Bar Pilots group told ABC News in a statement that it is cooperating with the investigation.

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The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requires cruise ships to log and report the number of passengers and crew who say they have symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Learn more about illnesses and outbreaks reported to VSP and find information about outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships.

Medical staff on cruise ships under U.S. jurisdiction must send gastrointestinal illness case reports to VSP at specific times:

• Before arriving to a U.S. port from a foreign port. This report is required even when there are no cases of gastrointestinal illness. Cruise ship staff send this report between 24 and 36 hours before the ship arrives at a U.S. port.
• When 2% or more of the passengers or crew have gastrointestinal illness. Cruise ship staff send this report any time the ship is in the United States or within 15 days of arriving at a U.S. port.
• If 3% or more of the passengers or crew have gastrointestinal illness.

VSP posts cruise ship outbreaks when they meet all of the following criteria:

• Are on ships under VSP jurisdiction (see about VSP ).
• Are on ships carrying 100 or more passengers.
• Are on voyages from 3-21 days long.
• Are on voyages where 3% or more of passengers or crew report symptoms of gastrointestinal illness to the ship’s medical staff.

VSP may also post information on gastrointestinal illness outbreaks of public health significance that do not necessarily meet the above criteria.

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Data on this page are from ship surveillance reports and from CDC-led investigations.

• The gastrointestinal illness cases reported are totals for the entire voyage.
• These cases do not represent the number of active (symptomatic) cases of gastrointestinal illness at any given port of call or at disembarkation.
• CDC has not verified all the case numbers represented in the following updates.

Learn how passengers can protect themselves with these  tips for healthy cruising .

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How Victims of the Alaska Royal Princess Cruise Accident Can File a Claim

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Off the coast of Alaska on May 13, two tour planes collided in mid-air. This accident caused death or serious injuries to all 14 individuals involved in the accident. Victims of these kinds of crashes and the surviving family of those killed in the accident may be entitled to file a maritime lawsuit against the plane operators, the companies that controlled the planes, and the cruise companies that sold tickets to these plane excursions.

As of the writing of this article, the investigations around these cases are still underway. What is known is that the cruise ship which promoted and sold tickets to these plane excursions, the  Royal Princess , would fall under maritime jurisdiction in the United States, and injury victims may be able to sue with the help of an experienced authority in maritime law. If you or a loved one was injured in this plane crash or a similar accident, contact the maritime injury lawyers at Rivkind Margulies & Rivkind, P.A. today for a free legal consultation. Our number is (305) 374-0565.

Suing Princess Cruises for Sight-Seeing Airplane Accidents

Typically, airplane accidents would fall under the jurisdiction of the state where the accident took place. In these cases, you may need to file your case in another state to get the compensation you need for an accident. In this tragic airplane crash, the case falls squarely within the rules of United States maritime and admiralty law because these planes were apart of a  Royal Princess  sponsored shore excursion when they took off. Our maritime injury lawyers explain how these cases differ from other injury cases and what you have to do to file a lawsuit against Princess Cruises and the  Royal Princess  for your injuries.

Filing a Maritime Law Case

First, it is important to understand that maritime law works a bit differently than regular state law. In these cases, maritime law is what governs the case regardless of where the case happens. Instead of changing the law from state to state, these cases follow the same laws throughout the country. Additionally, because maritime law is so specialized, it is vital to hire an  experienced authority  in maritime law instead of hiring a normal personal injury lawyer.

Where to Sue for the  Royal Princess  Plane Crash

Second, this case occurred in Alaska, but the case might actually best be filed in Florida. Because the ship, the  Royal Princess , docks in Florida, it would be “at home” in Florida and can actually be sued there instead of in all the way up in Alaska. Rivkind Margulies & Rivkind is based in Miami, Florida, so our attorneys are perfectly situated to handle your lawsuit.

Suing Princess Cruises for Floatplane Accidents

Third, the planes that crashed in this case were “floatplanes” that can land and take off from water. Because these planes were associated with the  Royal Princess , any injuries or crashes on these planes can be filed against their operators, the ship, and the cruise company that owns the ship – Princess Cruises. However, before you can receive compensation for your injuries, you must prove that these parties were responsible for the crash.

As of this time, it is difficult to tell how the crash occurred or whose fault the crash was. However, our attorneys can investigate the crash and the facts leading up to the accident and help build a strong case theory to get you the compensation you need. Planes of the type involved in the crash have been involved in other crashes, and our attorneys will vigorously pursue any claims against potentially responsible parties to get you the damages you need in your case.

Damages for Injuries in the Royal Princess Cruise Floatplane Crash

Unfortunately, many of the victims of this crash were killed. These victims’ families may be entitled to substantial compensation to pay for their economic losses and the tragic loss these families suffered in the accident. Other victims who survived the crash may face life-altering injuries that also entitle them to substantial damages. Our attorneys explain the damages you can receive in a maritime injury case like this one.

Typically, the families of the deceased are entitled to a range of damages for the loss of a loved one. First, there are damages available for any economic injuries you suffer. This includes the cost of end-of-life medical care, funeral and burial expenses, and other costs resulting from the accident and death. The loss of a loved one can also mean lost wages and support for your family as well as lost services, counsel, companionship, and other damages. These costs can be calculated and projected into the future, often resulting in high damages. Talk to a lawyer about the damages you may be entitled to if a loved one was killed in a  cruise ship accident  or tour plane accident.

If you survived the accident, our attorneys may be able to seek damages for the harms you suffered. This can include financial compensation for the medical expenses the injury caused you, including the cost of emergency medical care and ongoing care. We can also seek damages for any lost wages you suffered if the injury caused you to miss work. If you are unable to return to work, we can claim damages for your lost earning capacity and lost future wages. Finally, damages for pain and suffering may be available in your case to pay you back for the severe pain, the mental suffering, and the emotional distress of the accident.

Are Bigger Cruise Ships Safer?

The term the bigger the better applies to the cruise ship industry where we are seeing larger and larger cruise ships being built every day. In 2010, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines added the Oasis of the Seas, which was labeled the world’s largest cruise ship, measuring 1,187 feet long with seven different themes of “neighborhoods.” The cost was reported to be in the area of 1.5 billion dollars. The ship received much attention, containing 16 decks with a capacity to hold more than 5,000 passengers and another 2,000 crew members.

Now in 2016, we have Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship claiming that title. This ship is even better according to Royal Caribbean, carrying 6,780 passengers and 2,100 crew members. The ship has 18 decks, 20 restaurants and a 10-story water slide.

However, along with the increased boom in the cruise ship industry, comes increasing problems. Over the past several months, we have been retained by passengers in various types of  passenger claims . They involve slip-and-fall accidents, accidents occurring during supervised shipboard activities, man overboard incidents, injuries during shore excursions, injuries from the ship’s waterpark slides, and cruise ship drownings. Additionally, we have seen reports of missing passengers and crew members, sexual assaults and other crimes happening on board these cruise ships, which only seems to be getting worse.

The cruise ship industry has always pointed to statistics that show the crime rate is less aboard a cruise ship than in a city, comparing themselves to a city. It is true that cruise ships are in a sense floating cities, and therefore you can have crime as you can have in any city or town in the United States. However, cities and towns have a police force which the general population is well aware of, and the police force tries to make its presence felt as much as possible. This leads to less crime. On board the cruise ship, the cruise ship companies attempt to down play the need for a strong presence of a police force on board the ship, which results in the lack of a visible police force designed to deter criminal acts.

Criminal acts should be very rare onboard a cruise ship, other than possibly petty crimes such as theft. Significant crimes such as sexual assaults should also be rare. However, we have seen disclosure of an increased numbers of sexual assaults and disappearances aboard cruise ships over the years. Why? Is there a need for additional security, possibly a more visible police aboard the ship to deter criminal activity?

Call Our Maritime Injury Lawyers for a Free Legal Consultation

If you or a loved one was involved in the recent Princess Cruises plane accident, call Rivkind Margulies & Rivkind today to schedule a free legal consultation. Our Maritime injury and wrongful death lawyers may be able to file your claim and fight to get you the compensation you need for your injuries. For a free legal consultation on your case, call our law offices today at (305) 374-0565.

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Slip & Fall Injury

Crewmember falls into hull of vessel resulting in serious injuries.

Crew Worker crushed when steel plates suddenly fall on him because they were improperly secured. Suffered internal injuries.

Crewmember Injury

Crewmember pulls large suitcase from trolley and suffered injury to his back. Company failed to provide, prompt, proper and adequate medical care and treatment. Verdict of $1,077,650.00.

Seaman Injury

Settlement of Crewmember injured during luggage operations and suffers herniated disc.

Waiter slipped and fell in kitchen due to ongoing problem in the lateral area of spillage of food and water creating a dangerous condition, causing approximately two accidents per week. Company did not provide rubber mats had slippery floors. Plaintiff had cervical and lumbar herniated discs. Verdict of $980,250.00.

Boating Accident (Confidential Settlement)

Workplace Injury

Worker falls while painting on the bridge of ship due to failure to utilize proper safety devices and proper supervision. Settlement of $610,000.00.

Our client, a female, was using stairs on the cruise ship when suddenly her shoe got stuck on a metal strip on the step that allowed the shoe to get stuck , causing her to fall, suffering severe foot injuries, including fractures and development of complex regional pain syndrome. The defense was our client was 100 percent at fault for not exercising reasonable care for her own safety, which defense blamed on having consumed too many alcoholic beverages. However, the cruise line sold our client one of the popular packages the cruise line offers, and profits from, an all you can drink package, including up to 15 alcoholic beverages per day. Although the cruise lines sell these packages , and make money from it, when a passenger suffers injury due to an incident such as a slip and fall, the cruise line is quick to deny blame and blame it on the alcohol consumption the cruise line encourages, provides, and profits from. Our liability expert inspected the steps and determined there was a tripping hazard for passengers that existed and was not fixed prior to the fall. In addition there was evidence of other slip/fall incidents on the steps due to tripping hazards that were not remedied by the cruise line. Just prior to the start of trial a confidential settlement was reached with the cruise lines.

Wrongful Death of a Cruise Ship Crewmember

Our client was a long term crewmember for the cruise line, having worked with the cruise line for over 20 years. One morning he was taken by another crew member to the ship's medical infirmary because he became ill with symptoms suggestive of a stroke. Despite the symptoms, and despite the fact that the cruise ship was not far from the port it had just left (which had major hospitals), the Captain and medical staff made the decision to continue on the scheduled voyage. This delayed the crewmember receiving medical treatment for almost 24 hours. By the time the crewmember received medical care and treatment at a specialized facility, it was too late. The crewmember had developed severe neurological damages, which eventually led to his death.

Our firm hired several medical experts regarding the medical negligence of the ship's medical staff, as well as the negligence of the cruise line, including the captain, and failing to promptly evacuate the crewmember. The case involved discovery into the practices and procedures that cruise lines follow when there is a medical emergency at sea that requires immediate treatment beyond the scope of that which can be provided on the cruise ship. There is a duty to get a passenger crewmember to an appropriate shoreside medical facility as soon as possible when they are suffering a medical emergency that requires specialized treatment beyond the scope of that provided on board the cruise ship. By not taking action or even attempting to contact the Coast Guard for an evacuation, the cruise line argued that it would not have made a difference even if they had attempted to evacuate the passenger crewmember. Ultimately, a confidential settlement was reached with the cruise line.

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Royal Princess ®

A welcoming ambience and innovative offerings create the perfect way to see the world.

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Inaugural Cruise:  June 16, 2013

Christener:  Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge

Guest Cabins:  1,780 total

Number of Decks:  19

Tonnage:  142,229

Length:  1,083 feet

Height:  217 feet

Your vacation – effortless. Personalized.

Make your vacation truly yours on a Princess MedallionClass® cruise that features next-level technology, now on all ships. Enjoy fast, reliable Wi-Fi, TrulyTouchless™ experiences, food and drinks delivered wherever you are and so much more.

Accommodations

From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly crewmember that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.

Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom.

• Reserve Collection
• Deluxe Balcony
• Wheelchair-Accessible

Most Luxurious Accommodations at Sea

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite^^, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Reserve Collection Mini-Suite plus:

• Approx. 440 to 1,500 sq. ft., including balcony
• Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman
• 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
• One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water
• Spacious closet
• Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
• Complimentary Specialty Dining Dinner on embarkation evening ^
• Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
• Priority disembarkation at tender ports
• Comfortable queen or two twin beds ▲
• Refrigerator
• Two flat-panel televisions
• Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
• 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
• 24-hour room service †
• Desk with chair
• Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
• Digital security safe

▲ 3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. ^ Applicable on cruises six days or longer. Reservations can be made once onboard your ship. † Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $14.99 USD per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 USD room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. Limitations, restrictions and conditions apply. ^^ Full suite guests enjoy a complimentary mini-bar setup and do not receive the 750ml bottle of wine.

Mini-Suite with Exclusive VIP Touches

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations. Other amenities include priority embarkation and disembarkation, a complimentary one-time wine set-up and so much more! ^

^Includes one 750 ml bottle of wine on embarkation day^^. ^^For mini-suite guests only: A one-time set-up for a 750ml bottle of wine on embarkation day. Full-suite guests enjoy a complimentary mini-bar setup and do not receive additional bottles of wine.

Standard Amenities :

• Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony
• Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
• Bathroom tub and massage shower head with upgraded amenities
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
• Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly on embarkation day
• Luxury mattress topper and pillows

Upgraded Amenities & Services:

• The Princess Luxury Bed
• Priority embarkation and disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise
• One-time complimentary wine set-up ^
• Evening canapés, upon request
• Luxurious terry shawl bathrobes

Reserve Dining: *

• Exclusive area of the Main Dining Room
• Expedited seating with minimal to no wait
• Additional menu options
• Dedicated waitstaff
• Uniquely-styled décor (Premium table linens only)
• Table-side preparations

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. ^Includes one 750 ml bottle of wine on embarkation day. †Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $14.99 USD per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 USD room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. Limitations, restrictions and conditions apply. *Open every evening for dinner. Open for breakfast and lunch on sea days.

Add an Element of Luxury to Your Stay

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

• Bathroom tub and massage shower head
• Hair dryer & bathroom amenities

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $14.99 USD per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 USD room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. Limitations, restrictions and conditions apply.

Spectacular Views from Your Room

Choose this enhanced version of a Balcony stateroom with more space and a comfortable sofa bed. Enjoy a larger balcony with more room to view the beautiful scenery as you sail from destination to destination and take in the ocean breeze for a wonderful and romantic evening or morning. 

• Approx. 233 to 279 sq. ft., including balcony
• Balcony with 2 chairs and table
• Flat-panel television
• Private bathroom with shower

Front Row Seat for Beautiful Scenery

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

• Approx. 214 to 222 sq. ft., including balcony
• Refrigerator.

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.

Our Most Affordable Option

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

• Approx. 158 to 162 sq ft.

For Guests with Limited Mobility

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Note: ADA accessible stateroom shown is on board Royal Princess®. Amenities and stateroom arrangements vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Call Princess for more information or send inquiries to the Access Office via email at  [email protected] .

Dining Options

Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more. 1

Dining Reservations

Dine when, how and where you like

With this new offering, you can customize every aspect of mealtime. Make reservations for the main dining room or specialty restaurants at your preferred time each day. Fit in a formal dinner before a show, or order food and drinks to your poolside perch with OceanNow®. The choice really is up to you.

A (seafood) fan favorite returns!

We’re bringing back the Crab Shack, a unique pop-up dining experience with everything from clam chowder and popcorn shrimp to a steamer pot (crab legs, shrimp, clams!). Look for this lunchtime sensation in the World Fresh Marketplace.

Exclusively available on Alaska voyages.

Nominal fee applies.

Alfredo’s Pizzeria

Hand-tossed pizza, hot out of the oven

Named for our former Master Chef, Alfredo Marzi and voted "Best Pizza at Sea" by  USA TODAY , this charming sit-down venue offers an enticing menu of freshly prepared individual-size pizzas along with beer and wines by the glass. The open kitchen design allows you to watch as the chefs create pizza by hand and serve them straight out of the oven.

Venues and menu items vary by ship and are subject to change.

Horizon Court

An ever-changing selection of favorites

Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in Horizon Court. Enjoy an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.

Beverage charges apply. Venues and menu items vary by ship and are subject to change.

International Café

Sip and snack around the clock

Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.

Trident Grill

Traditional Southern BBQ, with Poolside Ease

In addition to the hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches that passengers love at the Trident Grill, this poolside eatery transforms into a traditional smokehouse-style barbecue each evening, serving up hearty plates of jumbo chicken wings, Route 66 beef chili, Texas-style barbecue brisket, Kansas City Sweet & Smoky Pork Spare Ribs, and North Carolina Pulled Pork. Enjoy delicious southern flavors, poolside!

Specialty Dining

Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavors from around the world. You'll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. 1

• Chef's Table Lumiere
• Sabatini's℠ Italian Trattoria
• Crown Grill℠
• Vines Wine Bar
• Ocean Terrace
• Ultimate Balcony Dining

A Dazzling Dining Adventure

An extraordinary treat for both gastronomes and gourmet novices, the Chef’s Table Lumiere is a perfect culinary journey for any special occasion. Indulge in champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an extravagant multi-course dinner created and hosted by the ship’s executive chef. Perfect for celebrating an anniversary or milestone, or just making your cruise vacation even more amazing.

Limited capacity, reservations required. Additional charge applies.

A Taste of Italy, Enjoyed in Luxury

Our Italian specialty restaurant has been voted one of the “Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants” at sea by  USA TODAY . Savor Sabatini’s authentic offerings featuring signature pastas, Italian wines and an irresistible selection of delectable desserts, all celebrating our Italian culinary heritage.

Additional charges apply. Menu items may vary by ship and are subject to change.

Timeless Steakhouse Traditions

With a rich wood décor and a theater-style kitchen, it’s no wonder Crown Grill was named among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses” by  USA TODAY . Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, this specialty restaurant offers an intimate dining experience in a classically elegant setting and an open kitchen where chefs prepare and cook to order top-quality cuts of beef, chops and seafood.

Additional charge applies.

A (Seafood) Fan Favorite Returns!

Wines from around the world.

Voted one of the “Best Wine Bars at Sea,” by  USA TODAY  and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, fine Champagne and sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of unique wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.

Charges apply. Menu items may vary by ship and are subject to change.

Celebrate Seafood

The Ocean Terrace seafood bar is ideal for those who love to feast on the bounty from the sea. This stylish bar offers an array of ocean treasures, including sushi and sashimi along with chilled sake, cocktails, and wine by the glass. A la carte pricing makes it easy to pick and choose.

Additional charge applies. Menu items may vary by ship and are subject to change.

A Private Breakfast with a View

A luxurious breakfast experience at sea all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savor food, views, and memories that will never be forgotten.

Additional charges apply.

A Sweet Treat from Italy

Get a taste of “la dolce vita” at  Gelato , our gelateria on board. (Fun fact: gelato isn’t ice cream. While it’s creamy, it has less butter fat and fewer calories.) Choose from a variety of flavors – hazelnut, tiramisu, pistachio and more – which you can enjoy by themselves or in combination.

On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise vacation.

Discovery at SEA Programs

Discover even more with Discovery™

Our exclusive partnership with Discovery™ lets you come back captivated with Stargazing on our top deck; activities featuring Discovery™ hit shows such as  Shark Week  and  Finding Bigfoot ; plus our new Encounters with Discovery at SEA speaker series. Get more out of your travels with shore excursions recommended by two of the most trusted names in world travel—Discovery™ and Animal Planet™.

Vegas Style Casino

For novices, casual players, or high rollers

From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or “21,” and Texas Hold 'Em, our tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, we offer the American version.

The Seawalk®

Unparalleled views of the sea

A dramatic over-the-ocean glass walkway, the SeaWalk ® is the first of its kind at sea. At 60 feet long, cantilevered 128 feet above the waves and extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship, it affords thrilling vistas of the ever-changing seascape. Just as the Captain can look through glass panels in the floor of the bridge, passengers can now share in that breathtaking experience. Across the ship, the SeaView Bar goes one step further with a glass paneled floor and drinks prepared during exciting shows with flair.

Princess Live!

Lights, sound, action!

Ever want to be part of a live television studio audience? Here’s your chance to be part of the fun or go behind-the-scenes of our onboard television shows*. Princess Live! provides non-stop entertainment throughout the day and each evening with interactive culinary shows, live concerts, and late night comedy and game shows. You can also see what it takes to put on a working television show, which airs in your stateroom.

*On select sailings.

Take a stroll into the European-style piazza

Discover Old World charm as you stroll through our breathtaking Piazza—a hub of activity, inspired by the vibrant squares of Europe. Roving street performers, quaint boutiques, a spiral staircase and several glass-walled lifts provide panoramic views. Visit the International Café for gourmet coffees, or marvel at the wine selection at Vines, voted one of the “Best Wine Bars at Sea,” by USA Today.

The Shops of Princess

Tax and duty-free shopping

It’s no surprise The Shops are awarded “Best Onboard Shopping” from  Porthole  magazine year after year. On board, you’ll find a fabulous range of fine merchandise from brands like Swarovski, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, Calvin Klein, Citizen and Tissot, plus local crafts, keepsakes and souvenirs. And everyday tax- and duty-free savings can add up to as much as 30% off suggested U.S. retail prices.

Art Gallery & Auctions

Art lovers rejoice—enjoy exquisite art aboard

Great art, like the destinations we visit, can be awe-inspiring. Peruse our extensive art gallery, or attend an art history lecture highlighting some of the world’s greatest masters. And don’t miss our exciting Champagne Art Auctions, which give you the chance to view and bid on a wide range of fine art, including pieces by famous artists like Thomas Kinkade, Peter Max, and Michael Godard. There is no charge to attend these lively events.

Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs

Soak in a world of relaxation

Take a dip in our sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or dream of your next adventure on board or ashore. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of our whirling hot tubs. And don’t forget, there is always a server nearby to bring you a refreshing cocktail or favorite beverage.

Sports Court

Get in the game with a variety of activities

Feel the court under your feet and the thrill of victory as you sink the ball in for two points. No matter your athletic ability, there’s nothing like shooting a few hoops out in the middle of the ocean as you watch the sun set and the stars come out. Our Sports Court is not only set up for basketball but also for volleyball. Pick up a game, compete against fellow guests for bragging rights, or start your own dream team.

MedallionNet® Wi-Fi

The best Wi-Fi at sea

MedallionNet Wi-Fi is fast, reliable and wherever you are. Stream your favorite shows, movies, music and sports. Stay connected to the internet anywhere on board so you can text, post photos, video chat and more.

Afternoon Tea

Celebration of tasty teas and divine desserts

Afternoon tea is a treasured tradition whether it’s a special occasion, an intimate moment for two, a mother-daughter tea party or just quiet time for reflection. Enjoy a wide selection of teas, or coffee if you prefer, served by attentive waiters in our dining room. The setting is elegant, with a delicious selection of tasty treats: freshly prepared finger sandwiches, cookies and cakes.

Entertainment

Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all. 1

Movies Under the Stars®

A reel treat day or night

Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. Cozy up under a fleece blanket in the comfortable lounger and feast on complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening or delicious cookies and milk during the day, and enjoy that exciting car chase or mystery thriller on the giant screen.

Princess® Watercolor Fantasy Show

A spectacle of water dances to music

Invite everyone in the family to behold the sight of water as it comes to life during this dazzling outdoor extravaganza. Everyone will ooh and aah as the night sky lights up with a mesmerizing spectacle of water dancing to the sounds of music. While brightly colored lights illuminate the water, you’ll see a captivating show of waltzes, pirouettes and fountains shooting water up to 33 feet high all choreographed to music.

Original Musical Productions

Great venues large and small

Crafted by some of the world’s top directors and choreographers, our remarkable and dynamic Princess productions transport you to realms as exotic as the destinations we visit. Imaginative shows created in-house feature dazzling stage sets, Broadway classics, popular hits and original numbers performed by some of the largest and most talented casts at sea.

Music & Dancing

Dazzling entertainment every day and night

When it comes to music and dancing we’ve got everything that your musical palette may desire. Whether it’s tapping your toes to cover bands, singing along in the piano bar, relaxing to classical strings or dancing the night away in the nightclub, you’ll be satisfied!

Featured Guest Entertainers

At night, the stars shine bright on our stages

Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by our lineup of world class entertainers. From magic to comedy, singers to instrumentalists, jugglers to balancing acts and much, much more, we search the globe for top talent to be featured on our ships. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, mesmerized or just laugh the night away!

Princess Theater

Broadway-style productions at sea

With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theater, our largest theater yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theater, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it’s on with the show!

Lively nightlife

If all you want to do is dance, dance, dance, then Club 6 is your ultimate destination. A full-service bar, this club is the perfect place before or after dinner or a show. Chic and sleek, it offers a vibrant space with an intimate atmosphere and contemporary decor. You can grab a cocktail and dance to your favorite hits and the resident DJ keeps the party going whether you just want to people-watch or get up and move to the beat.

Good Spirits At Sea

Good spirits, good stories

Good Spirits takes viewers around the globe in search of extraordinary everyday people, sharing stories of spirits and collecting farm-fresh, local ingredients to inspire one-of-a-kind cocktail creations. Immerse yourself in the region as skilled bartenders lead you through an immersive cocktail experience.

Joyful Rejuvenation

Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centers, you’ll find all the elements to come back new.

• The Sanctuary
• Lotus Spa® Fitness Center
• The Enclave® at Lotus Spa®

Experience the Ultimate Night of Sleep at Sea

With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious new beds feature a scientifically engineered mattress and bed springs, a plush two-inch pillow top, European-inspired duvets and 100% luxurious Jacquard-woven linens-to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.

The Princess Luxury Bed is available across the fleet except for Regal Princess, where most staterooms have been updated. On Regal Princess all Full Suites and Reserve Collection staterooms have been updated and we are continuing to convert the few remaining beds.

Relax in a Tranquil Retreat Just for Adults

Take a break and indulge in a private getaway at The Sanctuary, our exclusive adults-only retreat offering a relaxing alternative to the myriad outdoor activities and entertainment available elsewhere on the ship. With signature beverages, light meals, and al fresco massages, Serenity Stewards attend to your every need, whether it’s to be on hand to provide chilled face towels or Evian water atomizers.

Go Ahead, Be Pampered – You Deserve It

Named "Best Spa on a Cruise Ship" by Spafinder Wellness 365™, the Lotus Spa® offers a variety of relaxing treatments, such as facials, aroma stone therapy massages, detoxifying ocean wraps and an aromatherapy thermal suite. Or get ready for a night on the town at the salon which features women’s styling color, men’s haircuts and shaves, manicure and pedicure choices and teeth whitening.

A Host of Ways to Get an Energizing Workout

The Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training. The Lotus Spa Fitness Center also features state-of-the-art equipment so you can tone on your own.

Luxuriate in Our Largest-ever Thermal Suite

Open the door to The Enclave, home to Princess’ largest-ever thermal suite and a dramatic hydro-therapy pool with a cascading rain shower and therapeutic air jets. Relax on heated stone beds or soothing water beds. Features include: The Hammam – a Turkish-style steam bath, and from Roman times, the Caldarium –a light steam chamber infused with herbal aromas and the Laconium – a heated, dry chamber to help with purification and detoxification of the body.

Kids, Teens & Family

From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programs, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!

• Just For Kids 3-7
• Just For Kids 8-12
• Just For Teens 13-17

Explore the Treehouse

Even the littlest guests will delight in this whimsical, forest-themed world that inspires playtime and invites exploration. Kids, ages 3 to 7, can dance, enjoy pajama movie nights, create art projects like Animal Planet™ puppets and masks or compete in a Lego® boat-building contest.

Step into the Lodge

Inspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center keeps kids busy with games, dancing and kid-sized Olympic competitions. Their minds stay busy, too, with California Science Center programs like rocket building, or they can explore outer space with Stargazing and learning how to build a model roller coaster. Exciting events like talent shows, theme nights, and treasure hunts encourage new friendships and family togetherness.

Hang Out in the Beach House

This contemporary lounge is "the place" for teens — perfect for hanging out and socializing with late-night movie viewing, hip hop dance classes, video game tournaments and sports competitions like dodgeball and basketball. But that’s just the beginning. They’ll dazzle on the red carpet with our Rock the Boat teens-only party, complete with awards and "mocktails."

Quality Time Together

Princess makes it easy to sail together in comfort. There is a wide selection of staterooms accommodating up to four guests, and you’ll enjoy substantial savings on your third and fourth guests. There are also connecting stateroom options, as well as Two Bedroom Family Suites, with room for up to eight guests, which offer more living space, a balcony and two bathrooms, including a full bath tub.

1 Activities, dining and entertainment options vary by ship and are subject to change. Photos represent typical arrangements and may vary in detail or configuration.

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Which Cruise Line Has The Highest Safety Rating?

This Blog Post updated March 23, 2020

Scared to take a cruise or go on a cruise sponsored excursion? You’re not the only one!

Cruise ships are the image of luxury. When these monumental vessels rest in the water, they become symbols of effortless travel and festive activities.

What many passengers fail to think about when they step aboard their cruise ship, however, is their own, PERSONAL SAFETY.

Accidents that happen on cruise ships are more common than most people would believe. Slip and fall injuries, swimming pool and water slide accidents, mishaps on tender boat shuttles, incidents an shore excursion activities, sexual assaults and rape, really bad viruses and stomach bugs, medical negligence or ineptitude – the list goes on. Additionally, in 2020, Coronavirus (Covid-19) has dramatically impacted the cruise industry worldwide and has brought to the forefront questions about the cruise industry’s ability to keep their passengers safe.

Could something like this happen to you or a family member or friend?

Cruise lines do have many safety protocols. Crew members, medical personnel and other staff are generally trained well. What you will often find is that higher priced cruise lines are generally safer. The smaller the boat, generally the safer it is. But certainly this isn’t always true.

Looking to stay safe? Here are some quick tips

What about sanitation ratings?

Each year, every passenger vessel with a foreign itinerary must undergo a twice-yearly health and safety inspection by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) .

The inspection covers water quality, cleanliness, food holding and handling, potential contamination zones, as well as ensuring storage facilities and repairs are intact. The ships then receive a score out of 100, which is published as part of the Summary of Sanitation Inspections of International Cruise Ships .

The Center for Disease Control allows passengers to board any ship with a score of 86% or higher. A perfect score indicates that a ship has passed all 42 checks of the Vessel Sanitation Program .

CruiseShipDetective also covers recent cruise ship safety ratings. Click here for more info .

Index of 2018 CDC Sanitation Reports (month by month)

Check your cruise ship safety and sanitation score here: The Center For Disease Control (CDC) performs unannounced inspections, which are conducted twice a year and required for any cruise ship with an international itinerary calling at a U.S. port. Vessels are evaluated proper food handling, preparation and storage procedures, and overall galley cleanliness. Ships’ potable water supplies used in spas and pools are evaluated, as well. Cruise ships with a score of 85 or lower are deemed unsatisfactory.

To see cruise ships that have been awarded perfect scores (100%) for their CDC inspections over the last year (last reviewed March 20, 2018), click here for current information from the CDC!

See scores from 2018 below

To check your cruise ship’s rating, visit www.CDC.gov.

Broken arms / broken legs Hand injuries / broken fingers Slips and fall accidents Shower accidents Knee injuries Shoulder injuries Concussion and head injuries Neck and spinal cord injuries

Back and herniated disk injuries Norovirus Physical assault and battery Sexual assaults Sexual harassment Rape Passengers overboard Accidental death

Food poisoning Infections Medical malpractice Injuries related to weather Mechanical failures Criminal behavior Theft of valuables or identity Cruise excursion accidents

The Big Cruise Lines Have Big Problems Too

Because the cruise lines are so large and carry so many people each year, a large amount of cruise ship mishaps, illnesses, injuries and accidents occur on Carnival Cruise Line , Norwegian and Royal Caribbean .

Does that mean these cruise lines are any less safe? Are their safety guidelines and protocols less stringent? Does executive management, the ship captains and crew any less focused on passenger safety. Likely not. The popularity of these cruise lines, the amount of people vacationing, the larger amount of crew on each ship and the frequency in which these vessels sail all contribute to an increased likelihood that accidents will happen. These cruise ships are small, floating cities. Sickness and virus can readily grow quickly. Slip and fall accidents may occur just like they would if you were in your home city and were the victim of an accident .

Lawsuits filed against cruise lines for being unsanitary or unsafe conditions (assuming they resulted in real injuries, medical bills, lost earnings or intangible damages) can be successful and settlements and verdicts are often tied to the severity of injuries, their extensiveness and their potential lifelong impact upon a passenger.

More resources

CruiseCritic.com: 9 Tips for Staying Safe on a Cruise Ship (from 2017)

TripSavvy.com: Better Your Chances for a Safe Cruise Vacation (from 2017)

FoxNews.com: How to Pick a Cruise Line for Safety (from 2012).

HuffingtonPost.com: The Safest Cruise Ships at Sea (from 2014).

CondeNast.com: How Safe is Your Cruise Ship (from 2012).

TheStreet.com: 3 Reasons Cruise Passengers Will be Safer in 2015 (2017).

Check out U.S. New and World Report’s list of the Best Cruises of 2015 : This article explores the top luxury cruise lines, top choices for budget travelers, best cruises for families, most romantic cruise options and best cruises for visiting the Caribbean.

Read Cruises.com customer reviews as they rank the Top 10 Cruise Ships to travel with : Top 10 Ships: Customer Reviews & Sample Sailings. Cruises.com sends more people on cruises than any other company in America, and their website features the Internet’s largest collection of customer reviews.

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Carnival Corporation plans headquarters sale and Miami relocation

Carnival Corporation is in the process of selling its longstanding headquarters in Doral, Florida, with plans to relocate to a more modern and compact office space within the Miami area .

The company has operated from its headquarters on Northwest 87th Avenue in Doral for ~3 decades, having acquired the site in late 1994 for US$23 million, which was assessed to have a market value of US$66.1 million in 2023, according to county property appraisal records.

Carnival has engaged Cushman & Wakefield to oversee the sale of the property.

The company aims to secure ~300,000 ft2 (27,870 m2) for its new office, signaling a notable 1/3rd reduction (~36%) from its current space. This downsizing aligns with a broader trend toward more streamlined utilization of office space, potentially influenced by hybrid work arrangements and technological advancements.

While Carnival continues to operate from its existing Doral headquarters, it is actively exploring potential new locations over the next 2 years.

Carnival's strategic real estate decisions reflect a larger trend observed among cruise operators reassessing their office requirements in the post-pandemic era. For example, MSC Group has committed to occupying 130,000 square feet (12,077 m2) in a new mixed-use development near downtown Miami and is in the process of constructing a new cruise terminal at PortMiami. Similarly, Royal Caribbean Group has initiated the construction of a new 380,000-square-foot (35,303 m2) headquarters at PortMiami, emphasizing a significant investment in cutting-edge facilities to support operational expansion and enhance employee engagement.