In a cruise ship crisis, what should happen?

The captain is still in charge.

Minn. couple among those missing from cruise

A Minnesota couple missing after a cruise ship capsized off the west coast of Italy are devout Catholics who spend part of almost every day at church, where he teaches classes and she hands out treats to parishioners.

'Titanic' Chaos After Italian Cruise Ship Grounds

The luxury cruise ship ran aground and tipped over Saturday, leaving at least three dead and 69 people still unaccounted for. Survivors described a chaotic evacuation, as plates and glasses crashed and they crawled along upended hallways trying to reach safety.

Night of chaos, fear after cruise ship ran aground

The first course had just been served in the Costa Concordia's dining room when the wine glasses, forks and plates of cuttlefish and mushrooms smashed to the ground. At the magic show in the theater, the ...

Practical Traveler: Reassessing Cruise Safety

Ship accidents are rare, but cruisegoers should also consider other dangers, like fire, onboard crime and the dreaded stomach bug.