Passengers of cruise ships injured or killed during shore excursions: Is the cruise ship company liable if something goes wrong during the excursion they promote and sell to the passenger?

I brought a carry-on suitcase and a backpack for the seven-night Caribbean cruise. I was glad I packed light but had some regrets. I longed for earplugs and warmer clothing.

I'm a cruise ship expert... here are FIVE excursion errors that will WRECK your holiday By JORDANA SEAL Published: 04:12 EDT, 22 March 2025 | Updated: 04:13 EDT, 22 March 2025 ...

Some guests have shared their "miserable" cruise ship excursion experiences. By Esther Marshall, Senior Travel Reporter 06:01, Thu, Mar 2, 2023 | UPDATED: 15:46, Fri, Mar 10, 2023 Bookmark ...

If a guest is unsure about the activity level of an excursion, they can check with the cruise line. In some ports, guests can just walk straight into the city centre themselves.

Getty Images On my cruise, Royal Caribbean's laundry service charged for each article of clothing — $4 a shirt, $9 a dress, and $2 per pair of underwear. But at least I packed the right shoes.