US newsites are reporting a call for a Cruise
Ship Bill of Rights by Senator Charles Schumer.
According to reports Schumer is arguing for
the Bill which would ensure cruisers have a
range of protections whilst onboard vessels,
including the right to a full refund should their
cruise holiday be cut short or cancelled due to
mechanical troubles.
Schumer is also calling on cruise lines to
adopt guidelines which ensure each vessel in
their respective fleets has back-up power,
medical staff and sanitary conditions.
The calls follow the disastrous Carnival
Dream breakdown this month, which left the
vessel without power and guests without an
abundance of working toilets.
