Crimes Onboard Cruise Ships — FBI
The FBI investigates serious crimes committed within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
48 Crimes Reported on Cruise Ships in Early 2025
May 19, 2025 · Newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows 48 crimes were reported aboard cruise ships during the first three months of 2025, continuing a post …
Cruise ship chaos mounts as deaths, crimes on board shatter …
Dec 20, 2025 · Experts explain how maritime law complexities and captive environments make cruise ships hotbeds for crime, citing cases like Amy Bradley's disappearance.
Cruise Ship Crime Rates Hit Two-Year High in 2025, Reports Show
Cruise ship crime rates have surged in 2025, reaching their highest levels in nearly two years. Royal Caribbean now leads in reported incidents, surpassing Carnival. Find out what the …
New data reveals reported crimes on cruise ships in first three …
May 15, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released data regarding reported crimes on cruise ships from January to March of this year. There were 48 incidents of alleged …
Rapes, Assaults, Thefts: What The FBI Is Reporting On Cruise Ships …
May 16, 2025 · Per the Department of Transportation (DOT), 48 alleged crimes that occurred on cruise ships were reported during the first quarter of 2025 — including 23 rapes.
Cruise crime wave erupts as ships from key port hit shocking new …
In the first quarter of 2025, 48 serious crimes were reported on these ships. These incidents were reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as mandated by federal law. All incidents...
What Is the Most Common Crime on Cruise Ships? - LegalClarity
Jul 13, 2025 · Explore why certain crimes top official cruise ship reports. Learn about the factors involved and the intricate legal landscape for incidents at sea.
Cruise Line Incident Reports - Department of Transportation
Dec 31, 2010 · The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010 prescribes security and safety requirements for most cruise ships that embark and disembark in the United States. …
Trouble on the seas as cruise ship crime rates rise
Sep 22, 2025 · Crime has always been a problem on cruise ships due to the large number of people confined onboard, with sexual assaults and rapes being particularly common. But the …