Cruise ship chaos mounts as deaths, crimes on board shatter illusions of safety at sea, experts warn

While cruise ships have long served as a favorite of Americans looking for a vacation, headlines highlighting violent crimes have marred the industry for decades.

Over the years, stories of lawlessness on cruises have both captivated and horrified travelers, with experts often pointing out how the unique environment often serves as a hotbed for bad actors and troublesome events.

“Just like subways invite crime because criminals have a ‘captive audience,’ cruise passengers are ‘captive’ for an even longer time, as jumping off into the ocean is not really an option,” Dr. Carole Lieberman, a forensic psychiatrist, told Fox News Digital.

Cruise ship chaos mounts as deaths, crimes on board shatter illusions of safety at sea, experts warn