Cruise Companies Have Fought Measures to Prevent Sexual Assault at Sea
Jane woke up early. It was five days into the cruise, and the Celebrity Summit would be docked in Bermuda for the rest of the day before setting sail for New Jersey. The night before, the 19-year-old had gone to a show with her parents and her childhood best friend. It was the last week of August 2017, and soon Jane and her friend would return to their respective colleges. After spending days by the pool, Jane, a young performer pursuing a career in dancing and acting, decided to work out before hitting the beach.
The sun had just begun to rise when she dragged herself out of bed and headed downstairs. The fitness center was almost empty, save for one other person working out and an older male crew member from Mexico standing at the desk. Jane felt uneasy as he barraged her with questions and inappropriate comments. "Are you one of the performers?" Jane recalls him asking. "You're here so early. I could tell you're a performer by your figure."