Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Allegations of confinement and forced labor
Former Sea Organization member Valeska Paris alleged that she was taken aboard Freewinds as a teenager, had her passport confiscated, was required to perform manual labor, and was prevented from leaving the ship freely for an extended period. A former colleague was reported to have corroborated aspects of the account. These are allegations reported in public coverage and not presented here as independently adjudicated findings.
1986
Allegations concerning asbestos during conversion
Accounts by former participants in the ship's conversion alleged that renovation work disturbed asbestos-containing material and that warnings about potential exposure were disregarded. The account also described unsafe or poorly supervised construction practices. The claims are included as reported allegations.