Cruise news (accident-tagged)
- Accidents
Search underway after 66-yo woman falls overboard from Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS
A 66-year-old woman reportedly fell overboard from the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas during a voyage in the Bahamas. The...
October 23, 2024 - Accidents
EPA fines Royal Caribbean $475K for waste management violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a fine of ~US$475,000 on RCI-Royal Caribbean International for failing to properly report...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President Christine Duffy skydives for hurricane relief
In a display of support for military and first responders involved in hurricane relief efforts, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island leaves 7 dead
At least 7 people lost their lives and several others were injured following the collapse of a ferry dock walkway on Sapelo Island (Georgia USA...
October 20, 2024 - Accidents
Young woman dies after going overboard from MSC Virtuosa ship near Channel Islands
A woman has died after going overboard from a cruise ship near the Channel Islands, according to rescue services. The incident prompted an alert at...
October 15, 2024 - Accidents
63-yo passenger medevaced from Grand Princess ship after 36-hour USCG rescue
A passenger aboard the Grand Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel, was medically evacuated by the USCG/ Coast Guard on Sunday, October 13th, following...
October 15, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival President sets $75K goal for hurricane relief with tandem skydive
As recovery efforts continue following the successive impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has...
October 14, 2024 - Accidents
Crew member dies during safety drill in Cozumel on Margaritaville Islander
A crew member aboard Margaritaville Islander tragically passed away during a routine emergency drill while the vessel was docked in Cozumel (Mexico...
October 12, 2024 - Accidents
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings donates $80,000 for hurricane relief efforts
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has pledged a total of US$80,000 to support...
October 11, 2024 - Accidents
Sun Princess' passengers airlifted as Hurricane Milton strands ship off Florida coast
Multiple passengers were airlifted from the Sun Princess ship stranded off Florida’s coast as Hurricane Milton approached. USCG Air Station...
October 10, 2024 - Accidents
Hurricane Milton forces flight suspensions and cruise itinerary changes across Florida
Flights from Tampa and Orlando are being suspended, and cruise ships rerouted as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. The storm, with sustained...
October 8, 2024 - Accidents
Red Sea instability threatens Cochin Port’s cruise season and revenue
The ongoing Red Sea crisis has compelled several shipping lines to cancel voyages, avoiding the increased time and costs associated with rerouting...
October 7, 2024 - Accidents
2 passengers airlifted by Coast Guard from Crown Princess near Cape Kumukahi
The USCG/Coast Guard conducted two consecutive medical evacuations on Saturday, October 5th, from a cruise ship located ~50 miles (80 km) off Cape...
October 6, 2024 - Accidents
SS United States damaged in burglary amid plans for artificial reef transformation
Philadelphia police have reported that the historic Transatlantic liner SS United States (1951-built, IMO 5373476, USA-flagged/registered in New York...
October 4, 2024 - Accidents
Ferry tragedy on Lake Kivu claims 87 lives, dozens still missing
At least 87 individuals have been confirmed dead following the sinking of a passenger ferry on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. The vessel, which...
October 4, 2024