It’s been a rough start to the new year for the cruise industry, to say the least. Just two months into 2012, we’ve seen sunken cruise ships, infections disease, and the latest development - a cruise ship fire. COSTA CONCORDIA RUNS AGROUND It all started on January 13. The Costa Concordia was … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreaks on Two Princess Cruise Ships
Two cruise ships operated by Princess Cruise Lines returned to Florida this weekend with outbreaks of Norovirus, which causes upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. Between the two cruise ships, nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported. According to reports, 364 passengers and 30 crew … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Operator Offers Settlements to Costa Concordia Passengers
The operator of the Costa Concordia luxury cruise liner, which crashed and partly sank two weeks ago with more than 4,200 people aboard, made its first attempt on Friday to limit the legal consequences of the shipwreck and chaotic evacuation, offering a settlement of about $14,400 to each uninjured … [Read more...]
Two Americans Missing in Italian Cruise Ship Disaster
Story courtsey: Associated Press The two Americans missing in an Italian cruise ship disaster were identified today as a retired couple from Minnesota who had been eagerly looking forward to their European vacation. Family members issued a statement today confirming that Jerry Heil, 69, and his … [Read more...]
Carnival Faces Millions in Losses over Cruise Ship Accident
Story courtsey: USA Today Carnival Corp., parent company of Costa Cruises, says the partial sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy could cost it nearly $100 million in lost earnings this year. The Costa Concordia lies in the harbor of the Tuscan island of Giglio Jan. 15, 2012 after … [Read more...]
