Cruise news (accident-tagged)
- Accidents
Villa Vie World Cruise delays lead to self-paid hotel stays for passengers
Villa Vie Residences has reportedly declined to cover hotel and related expenses for passengers awaiting the delayed departure of its three-and-a...
September 12, 2024 - Accidents
Casino manager and crew fired in alleged US$100K chip scam on CCL ship Carnival Glory
A cruise ship casino manager and several crew members on CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Glory were dismissed following an alleged scam in...
September 11, 2024 - Accidents
12-year-old kid died after falling on RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Harmony OTS
A tragic accident occurred on RCI-Royal Caribbean's OASIS-class ship Harmony of the Seas on September 7th when a 12-year-old boy died after falling...
September 11, 2024 - Accidents
No damage found after Carnival Spirit contacts ice in Tracy Arm Fjord
A CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ship made minor contact with a piece of ice while navigating Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord last week, though no hull...
September 10, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Vista passengers demand refunds after last-minute itinerary change
A voyage with CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines turned chaotic before even leaving port, as passengers demanded refunds following an unexpected itinerary...
September 7, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Cruises faces legal action after norovirus outbreak affects hundreds
A cruise operator is currently facing demands for refunds and compensation following a widespread illness outbreak on board one of its vessels. 500...
September 4, 2024 - Accidents
USCG airlifts 26-yo crew from Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS near San Diego
The US Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of a 26-year-old female crew from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator of the Seas...
September 3, 2024 - Accidents
VIDEO: 37 passengers evacuated after fire breaks out on NYC ferry
37 passengers were safely evacuated from a New York City ferry after a fire broke out on board. The fire occurred around 4:37 p.m. local time on...
September 1, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ships maintain Amsterdam calls amid ongoing environmental protests
Despite ongoing disruptions caused by an environmental group at the Port of Amsterdam (Netherlands), large cruise ships are maintaining their...
August 30, 2024 - Accidents
Engine room fire forces evacuation of NY Waterway ferry near Manhattan
During the busy rush hour commute on Tuesday evening, August 27, a fire in the engine room of the NY Waterway ferry Father Mychal Judge necessitated...
August 29, 2024 - Accidents
4 passengers charged with casino fraud on MSC Magnifica
During a recent voyage aboard MSC Magnifica, 4 passengers were apprehended for attempting to use fraudulent credit cards in the ship’s casino...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
Celestyal reroutes ships, cancels 6 cruises due to Middle East unrest
Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of two 14-night relocation voyages (RepositionCruises.com) and 6 additional departures in 2024 and 2025...
August 26, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ship Disney Dream avoids Amsterdam following Extinction Rebellion protests
The cruise ship Disney Dream, scheduled to arrive in Amsterdam (Netherlands) on September 6th, will bypass the city due to concerns about access to...
August 26, 2024 - Accidents
Isle of Man ferry incident causes delays and cancellations amid high seas
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's new passenger ferry Manxman, sustained damage while docking at Heysham Port early Thursday morning...
August 22, 2024 - Accidents
Captain and first officer detained following disembarkation incident in Santorini
The captain and first officer of the high-speed ferry Champion Jet 1 (IMO 9151008) have been arrested following an incident in which two passengers...
August 21, 2024