The Truth About Cruise Ship Rape and Sexual Assault on the High Seas

Cruise ship vacations are supposed to be some of the most exciting and relaxing types of getaways for both single travelers and families. Unfortunately, what many people don't know is that cruise ships are also a breeding ground for criminal activity, including theft and assault. While travelers may not think twice about their safety onboard, the dark reality is that there are often crimes that go on behind the scenes and not very many of them are brought to the public eye.

Although one might naturally think that the most common type of cruise ship accident is a cruise ship disappearance, such as going overboard or getting lost while at a foreign port, the number one crime onboard cruise vessels is sexual assault. "Unsafe on the High Seas," a guide to safer cruising by cruise ship rape... [via Lipcon]