Cruise news (crew-tagged)
- Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Icon of the Seas conducts boat rescue operation
On an 8-day voyage from Miami Florida USA to Honduras, Mexico, and the Bahamas, a group of 14 Cuban migrants found themselves amid a dramatic 2-hour...
March 5, 2024 - Accidents
Silversea's cruise ship Silver Nova alters course for crew member's medical evacuation
The Brazilian Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of a crew member from the Silversea cruise ship Silver Nova following severe injuries...
February 28, 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
Spanish authorities probe crew death on Balearia's Napoles ferry
Spanish maritime authorities have initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the recent passing of a crew member aboard the 2002-built...
February 10, 2024 - Accidents
Man arrested after jumping from MSC Bellissima cruise ship in Port Naha, Japan
Authorities apprehended a man who leaped from a cruise ship and swam ashore at the Port of Naha, Japan. The incident transpired on the evening of...
February 2, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry collision: Captain and 3rd Mate lost at sea south of Manila, Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard has provided details regarding an unfortunate incident involving a small passenger ferry and a fast water taxi on January...
February 2, 2024 - Accidents
2 Stranded gulf sailors rescued by CCL's Carnival Jubilee ship
Two individuals found themselves adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, facing a perilous situation, until their rescue by a CCL-Carnival Cruise Line vessel...
January 30, 2024 - Accidents
Scaffolding collapse during Mein Schiff Relax construction leads to worker injury
On Friday morning, January 19, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone (Italy), a serious accident occurred during the construction of the cruise...
January 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line increases gratuity rates for guests
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated communication with passengers and travel agencies, informing them of an upcoming adjustment in gratuity rates...
January 17, 2024 - Accidents
Margaritaville at Sea faces lawsuit after crew/bartender's alleged sexual assaults
In a disturbing maritime incident, a West Virginia woman, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Classica Cruise Line...
January 4, 2024 - Accidents
Costa Serena rescues stranded fishermen during Arabian Sea cruise
On Christmas Day, Costa Cruises' vessel Costa Serena was navigating in the Arabian Sea as part of the first international cruise program from India...
December 29, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Vista's crew rescued 6 men from a capsized cargo vessel off Dominicana
Early Wednesday morning, December 13, the team aboard Carnival Vista executed a maritime rescue operation, saving 6 men who were stranded in the...
December 14, 2023 - Accidents
Hellenic Spirit ferry strikes Superfast II and Aegean Tiffany during arrival at Port Patras (Greece)
The Greek ferry Hellenic Spirit collided with the Superfast II ferry and Aegean Tiffany (2004-built oil tanker/IMO 9314478) during its arrival at...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
Officer saves woman from drowning during MSC Meraviglia disembarkation
A tragic incident was avoided at MSC Cruises' private Bahamian island Ocean Cay thanks to the courageous actions of Officer Giuseppe Ruocco. He saved...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival UK reverses decision on officer contracts following negotiations with Nautilus
Carnival UK (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) has opted to reverse its initial decision to terminate and rehire 900 British officers from P&O...
November 25, 2023