Carnival Vista left the port of Messina in Sicily, Italy

Posted on 09/02/2016

A child on a Disney Cruise Line sailing had a fall when she tripped on a raised part of a stair. Her mother claims the child suffered physical and mental anguish, disability and incurred medical expenses. The fall has resulted in what the mother alleges is a “loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life” (our italics).

Martha Lynch’s complaint filed on August 17 in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division states that on August 25, 2015 her daughter tripped on the theatre stairs. Her complaint claims that Disney Cruise Line is responsible because they failed to inspect and maintain premises and failed to warn passengers of ‘hazardous areas.’ Stowaway attempt abortedA cruise ship docked in Skarfabakki harbour in Reykjavík was the scene for a failed stowaway attempt on Wednesday. Two boys, aged 16 and 17 were caught trying to breach a restricted area of a ship. There have been a number of stowaway attempts in Iceland in the past few years on cargo and ferry vessels as well as cruise ships with many seeking Canada as a final destination.
Big ship exit sinks small shipsWhen the Carnival Vista left the port of Messina in Sicily, Italy it may have passed too close to the docks, creating large waves; the result of which caused damage to the wooden piers and the sinking of small boats.
The incident is being investigated and authorities estimate the damage to be over €250,000 ($366,000). No one was injured.
The view
Crystal Mozart has launched live view cameras from three vantage points aboard its vessel. Travellers on passages along the Danube River, can now select the “Live Views” option on Crystal’s newly redesigned homepage, and enjoy real time views of the ship’s position.“The live views are truly a benefit for our guests and future guests at home, as they can be instantly transported to the picturesque destinations the world’s only luxury river cruise line visits,” says Crystal CEO and president, Edie Rodriguez.
“It is also an extremely useful planning tool for those unfamiliar with some of the ports. They can follow along on a voyage virtually and discern which itineraries are right for them.”