Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025

The Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025 establishes an Office of Maritime Consumer Protection within the Department of Transportation to oversee cruise passenger rights. It requires cruise lines to provide clear pre-booking summaries of key contract terms (including undisclosed costs, fees, and limitations on liability), invalidates pre-dispute arbitration clauses and class action waivers in contracts, and creates a toll-free complaint hotline and online system for passengers. The bill applies to passenger vessels carrying 250+ passengers that embark or disembark in the United States, mandating specific crime reporting requirements, victim assistance processes for passengers who are victims of crimes on board, and medical and security standards for vessels.