The New York Times – Travel:
Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on the Carnival Horizon on Nov. 8. Her stepbrother, 16, is under an investigation related to her death, his mother wrote this week in a legal filing.
Category: Cruises
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Nearly 100 on Royal Caribbean Cruise
The New York Times – Travel:
Four crew members and 94 passengers came down with norovirus while sailing from San Diego to Miami.
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Cruise Ship Passenger With $16,000 Gambling Debt Jumps Overboard
The New York Times – Travel:
The man, who was rescued, told authorities he was trying to avoid declaring money in his possession, but Royal Caribbean said he also had casino and gaming losses.
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Trieste Residents Worry Their City Will Be Overrun With Venice-Bound Tourists
The New York Times – Travel:
After Venice shunned large cruise ships, many began to dock 100 miles east in Trieste. Residents now worry that tourists will overrun their city, too.
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Small, Luxurious Ships That Cater to Never-Cruisers
The New York Times – Travel:
Five options for travelers who want to go by boat but prefer well-appointed yachts to floating cities.