Independent, May 2025
The level of crime and safety on board cruise ships has come under the spotlight after a murder investigation was launched following an altercation during a mini-cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa over the early May Bank Holiday weekend. A 57-year-old man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of murder and a 60-year-old has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of manslaughter.
These incidents may worry future cruise passengers, but crime on a cruise is rare, and experts say it shouldn’t deter you from booking a cruise. A spokesperson for industry body Cruise Lines International Association, told The Independent: “Crime is extremely rare on cruise ships – and significantly lower than on land – as a result of comprehensive security measures, hiring protocols and training.
