ISLAND QUEEN CRUISE INJURY LAWYERS
Injured on an Island Queen cruise?
Island Queen runs narrated sightseeing cruises around Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace in Miami, on double-decker yachts that carry up to 140 guests, with a bar on board. Crowded decks, steep stairs, boat wakes and the gap at the dock can all lead to injuries. If you were hurt, your tickets and booking terms can decide where and how fast you have to act.
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ABOUT ISLAND QUEEN
Who you would be making a claim against.
Island Queen Cruises & Tours is a Miami sightseeing company that has run narrated boat tours of Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace for more than 60 years. It also offers sunset cruises, private charters and Everglades tours. It runs short trips on small yachts rather than ocean voyages, but maritime rules can still apply, and like any tour operator it has insurers and lawyers, so what you tell them early can affect your claim.
THE FLEET
Three sightseeing yachts, each carrying up to 140 guests.
Each vessel links to its own page with reported incidents, so passengers searching by boat name land here.
COMMON ISLAND QUEEN CLAIMS
Where a sightseeing trip goes wrong.
Boarding & dock accidents
Gaps, gangways and wet docks when stepping on or off the boat.
Slips on wet decks & stairs
Steep stairs, wet upper decks and slick floors on double-decker yachts.
Sudden stops & boat wakes
Falls when the boat brakes, turns sharply or crosses a wake.
Party cruises & alcohol
Fights and injuries on charters where guests are over-served.
Crowding & emergency gear
Too many guests on board, and life jackets or exits that were not ready.
Falls overboard
Low rails, open decks and delayed rescue in Biscayne Bay.
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN INCIDENT
Report it to the crew
Ask the captain or crew for an incident report, and for a copy, before you leave the dock.
Document the scene
Photograph the hazard, the location, and any posted signage or lack of it. Note how crowded the boat was.
Get care right away
Ask for help at the dock or call 911, and see a doctor even if you feel fine. Keep every bill and receipt.
Call before you settle anything
What you tell Island Queen or its insurers early can affect your claim later, so do not sign a release or accept a payment before you call.
HOW WE HELP
From your first call to a resolved case.
Free case review
We review what happened and explain your options.
We investigate
Incident reports, vessel records, witness statements.
We file on time
Within the deadlines, and in the court, that apply to your case.
We negotiate
Directly with Island Queen’s insurers and counsel.
We settle or try it
No fee unless we recover for you.
ISLAND QUEEN-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
How long do I have to file a claim after a boat tour injury?
The deadline can be shorter than for an ordinary injury claim, and a ticket or booking can shorten it further. Because the exact time depends on your ticket and the law that applies, please do not wait. Call us as soon as you can, and we will check the dates for you.
Does maritime law apply to a sightseeing boat?
It can. Injuries on navigable waters, such as Biscayne Bay, often fall under maritime law, even on a short tour. That can change the rules and the deadline compared with a normal injury claim. Whether it applies to you depends on the facts, so we check before anything is filed.
I booked through a third-party website. Who is responsible?
The boat operator can be responsible, and the terms of the booking site can matter too. Tour companies often sell through booking platforms, and each has its own terms. For that reason, please keep your confirmation email and any receipt, since they show who sold you the ticket.
I was hurt on a private charter or party cruise. Does that change anything?
It can. A charter is usually booked under a separate contract, so its terms, and who signed them, can matter. If alcohol was served, how the crew handled it can also be part of a claim. Please keep your booking and any contract you were sent.
What if I was hurt stepping on or off the boat?
It can count. The dock, the gangway and the gap between them are common places for falls, and the crew is expected to help guests cross safely. Because the details matter, please write down what the dock and the weather were like and who helped you.
What does it cost to find out if I have a case?
Nothing. The review is free, and if we take your case, we work on contingency, so our fee comes only from what we recover for you.
FREE CASE REVIEW
Hurt on Island Queen? Let’s talk today.
No fee unless we win. The call costs nothing, and we respond as soon as possible.