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Add Unaddressed Sexual Assaults to Long List of Why Cruises Should Be Banned

The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, is moored at PortMiami on February 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The company reported a fourth-quarter loss that narrowed more than forecast, the stock climbed 5.6% in morning trading, to trade at the highest prices seen since May 6, 2022.
The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, is moored at PortMiami on February 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The company reported a fourth-quarter loss that narrowed more than forecast, the stock climbed 5.6% in morning trading, to trade at the highest prices seen since May 6, 2022.

A horrifying report from BuzzFeed News is shedding light on one of the darkest secrets in the cruise line industry: Sexual assaults, a quarter of which are committed by cruise company employees working as crew members.

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As a note: the Buzzfeed report includes firsthand descriptions of assault that may be upsetting to some readers. Please read at your own discretion.

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