The latest “no-sail” order (NSO) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to expire this weekend, on Saturday October 31st at midnight. There is an obvious scientific basis for the CDC to protect U.S citizens by extending the order for several months, as discussed below. The Director of the CDC, Robert
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Pregnancy & Cruising: What To Expect If You Are Expecting
By Jim Walker on
Posted in Passenger Rights
The Washington Post published an interesting article about what pregnant women should expect when they go on a cruise. Written by Christopher Elliott, the article is entitled "What to Expect if You’re Expecting to Cruise."
Different cruise lines have different policies when it comes to when a pregnant woman is no longer welcome…
Costa Concordia Survivors Face February 12th Deadline!
By Jim Walker on
Posted in Sinking
There is a lot of talk in the media about so-called "class action" lawsuits, arising out of the Costa Concordia cruise disaster, seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation and other far fetched claims. Most of these exaggerated claims are being made by lawyers who have absolutely no experience handling maritime claims.
What is not being…