Cruise news (accident-tagged)
- Accidents
Fatal ferryboat accident outside Cairo (Egypt) leaves 10 dead
A ferryboat carrying day workers sank in the Nile River just outside Cairo (Egypt's capital), resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives out...
February 27, 2024 - Accidents
Cholera fears prompt Mauritius to refuse entry to NCL cruise ship Norwegian Dawn
Mauritius has declined permission for an NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line ship to dock at Port Louis, citing concerns about a potential illness outbreak (of...
February 26, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Celebration cruise ship crew rescues 21 Cuban migrants in open-sea encounter
A maritime encounter unfolded as a CCL-Carnival cruise ship intercepted a group of migrants embarking on a perilous open-water journey, prompting a...
February 26, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Legend encounters engine issues, delays Baltimore return and embarkation
CCL's ship Carnival Legend encountered engine troubles on Saturday afternoon while navigating off Florida's coast, leading to a delayed return to...
February 24, 2024 - Accidents
American Queen Steamboat Company (American Queen Voyages/AQV) ceased operations
On February 20, 2024, (at 5 pm Indiana time/12:00 UTC) American Queen Steamboat Company LLC (which operates under the travel brand American...
February 21, 2024 - Accidents
Crystal Cruises cancels voyage and reroutes ships due to Red Sea risks
Crystal Cruises has made operational adjustments in response to ongoing security concerns surrounding ships navigating the Red Sea. The cancellation...
February 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand's inter-island ferry company KiwiRail halts fleet modernization project
KiwiRail and the Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (one of the world's largest shipbuilding companies) have mutually agreed to terminate the...
February 16, 2024 - Accidents
72-year-old American passenger dies after falling overboard from MSC World Europa ship in Valletta...
A 72-year-old American individual passed away on Wednesday, February 14, following an incident aboard a passenger ship in the Grand Harbour (Valletta...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Sun Princess maiden voyage for additional shipyard work
Princess Cruises has officially taken delivery of Sun Princess - a new vessel built by Fincantieri's yard in Monfalcone Italy. With a volume of 175...
February 14, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger on Royal Caribbean's Serenade OTS passes away during World Cruise
A passenger aboard one of RCI-Royal Caribbean's prominent global voyages has passed away this week, as confirmed by the company. An unnamed guest...
February 14, 2024 - Accidents
IAATO regulations prompt NCL's ship Norwegian Star to change itinerary, skips Antarctica
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has made a last-minute adjustment to the itineraries of its ship, Norwegian Star, removing Antarctica from the upcoming...
February 13, 2024 - Accidents
16-year-old passenger dies in balcony fall on Royal Caribbean's Allure OTS
Onboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Allure of the Seas, a tragic incident occurred resulting in the untimely death of a 16-year-old passenger...
February 13, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Elation passengers allege assaults during Bahamas excursion
Officials at a Bahamas resort have stated that security camera footage contradicts the accounts provided by two Kentucky women who allege they were...
February 12, 2024 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean reviews routes over Red Sea and Suez Canal concerns
RCI-Royal Caribbean has confirmed that it is presently exploring alternative routes for its 9-month-long Ultimate World Cruise, citing ongoing unrest...
February 11, 2024 - Accidents
Mojo Nixon (singer) died on NCL's cruise ship Norwegian Pearl
Renowned American alternative musician, actor, and DJ Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr/1957-2024) has passed away at the age of 66. Nixon, best...
February 10, 2024