Monthly Archives: January 2021
Key West Votes to Place Limits on Cruise Ships
Cruise ships are great if you see one once a year for a couple of weeks. But the residents of Key West have voted to limit the type of business that cruise lines can perform on the island or at island ports. The cruise industry, however, is suing the City’s government to prevent such… Read More »
Judge Rejects Settlement of Bahamas Paradise Lawsuit
A few months back we discussed a situation in which several crew members were forced to stay aboard their cruise ship while the cruise line they worked for, Bahamas Paradise, figured out the cheapest way to send them home. Their superiors told them that if they left the vessel, they would never be allowed… Read More »
Why Are the Coronavirus Lawsuits Against Cruise Lines Unsuccessful?
You may have read articles concerning the lawsuits filed by cruise ship passengers against Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and others. You may have also heard that these lawsuits face an uphill battle in the courts where maritime laws prevent such lawsuits from moving forward. Is it true that all these lawsuits have been unsuccessful?… Read More »