Cruises - Page 5

May 2

Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror

A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California.

May 1

Father of teen allegedly killed by stepbrother on cruise says he can't 'relive' trauma at murder trial

The father of a teen allegedly slain by her stepbrother on a cruise says he cannot relive the trauma and will skip the June federal murder trial.

April 30

California nurse awarded $300k after downing 14 shots and blaming cruise for blacking out

A federal jury awarded a nurse $300,000 in damages after she says she was served at least 14 shots of tequila on a Carnival Cruise ship and fell.

April 28

Cruise director warns overnight hotel stays could leave passengers stranded abroad

A Carnival brand ambassador is warning cruise passengers about the risks of booking a hotel on land when their ship is docking overnight at port. Here's what to know.

April 24

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

On TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7, a young child was hospitalized after falling aboard the cruise ship while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. The toddler fell about six to 10 feet.

April 23

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

Royal Caribbean is under fire from travelers after reportedly closing water slides on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas without alerting guests before sailing.

April 21

Prosecutors warn Anna Kepner’s stepbrother shouldn’t roam free after alleged cruise ship murder

Prosecutors ask a judge to jail accused teen killer T.H., 16, as his cruise ship murder case moves from juvenile to adult prosecution.

April 20

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

April 20

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

Avery Nissen of Kansas allegedly tried to kill a boat captain during a three-hour snorkel tour in Hawaii and faces attempted murder charges, police say.

April 19

Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for over $900K at auction, far exceeding price expectations

A life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for roughly $906,000 at auction, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $475,000.