FBI Data Reveals Surge in Sexual Assaults on Major Cruise Lines During Q1 2026
New FBI and DOT statistics show a disturbing rise in sexual offenses on U.S.-based cruise ships in early 2026, specifically impacting Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
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New data from the FBI and Department of Transportation (DOT) reveals a critical shift in maritime safety, with sexual offenses now representing the vast majority of reported crimes on U.S.-based cruise ships.
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