Another child, Another tragedy

I agree w/BAK1061. Any line we've cruised clearly states (in more than one place) that responsibility for children's behavior and supervision rests with the parents.

Once you employ lifeguards, you are assuming responsibility and liability.

NO LIFEGUARDS ON SHIPS !!!!!!!!

parents.....watch your kids !!!!!!!!

The passing of a child is extremely sad under any circumstances and our thoughts are with the parents. It is grossly unfair to insinuate that blame should be levelled at the cruise line. Despite the signage and the ship's rules about pool use too often it is the parent's inattention or failure to supervise that results in such unthinkable tragedy. On a recent cruise when the hot tubs were roped off due to extreme the rolling action of the ship, I observed two male parents take their toddlers to sit in them. What kind of message does that give not only to their kids but to others who observe it. Likewise, the adults who flaunt the "no diving" rule only to see adolescents follow suit. However, if you say anything to the scofflaws you are told to mind your own business. In that respect it is correct to fault the cruise lines by not enforcing their own regulations.

JusMe, I agree that it is not a ship's responsibility and that is clearly stated in the pool areas and the contract. It's a very sad situation regardless.

This could be a case of the parents getting on the ship and turning the kids loose. I do not see it as the ships responsibility, Hotel pools do not have life guards on duty. This is the parents job to keep an eye on the kids.

I feel sorry for the child and the family, you know the parents are feeling very guilty for not watching the child.

How sad for a child to drown on a cruise ship. It should never have happened. My heart goes out to her family. Cruise lines may have to re-think not having life guards on duty at pools. Parents also need to watch their kids better. I hope that this Is a wake up call.

Bigger ships + smaller crews. Where did these executives go to school ? Have they ever taken a cruise without the fanfare or the entourage ? You know, where their a$$es aren't kissed in the owners suite all day ! Just once I'd like to see the CEO of a cruise line travel in an inside stateroom. OK, more than once, because they should do it on their competitors lines too.

My heart goes out to the family, just so,sad.

This isn't a very great time in Norwegian's history, between this tragedy and the breaking news of the Dawn running aground in Bermuda, the brand is taking a significant hit.

Personally, I believe that under the pressure to cut costs and maximize revenues, the cruise lines have raised their risk level. Crew levels have been reduced. You can't operate this kind of business on margins so sharp that you can cut a piece of leather.

This is not to say that the parent/guardian has no accountability. This is where unspeakable grief and guilt intersect. I pray for all involved.

I live in Florida and the number one death for children is drowning. Florida has more water and inground pools than anyone else except perhaps California. It's too bad that many think a pool is a toy for fun but no one teaches how to play safe and place limits on children. Anyone taking a cruise with children and they are going to use the pools, the # 1 rule is they are never allowed to be alone at a pool and #2, "No Diving", only feet first jumping in the water if it is allowed. Even with lifeguards on duty is it just not possible for them to see everything that is going on. Hey everyone, please be safe on your cruise.