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Cruise Safety & Incidents

Stay informed on cruise ship safety news, including rescues, fires, collisions, overboards, and deaths. This hub brings together verified incident reports and responses from cruise lines and authorities so readers understand what happened and how it was handled.

Royal Caribbean News

Sprinkler Malfunction Makes for Damp Day on Anthem of the Seas

Melissa Mayntz -
Anthem of the Seas had a brief sprinkler malfunction that rained down on the Royal Esplanade on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Princess Cruises News

Cruise Guest Dies Weeks After Sun Princess Pool Fall

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest has died weeks after falling into one of the pools onboard Sun Princess and suffering a severe spinal injury.
Port News

AIDAperla Breaks Free and Hits Quay, Cruise Cut Short

Calvin Musquez -
AIDAperla broke free from her berth in Le Havre during strong winds and hit the quay. Two port calls are now cancelled as inspections continue.
Cruise News

Man Faces 5 Years in Prison Over Cruise Ship Bomb Threat

Melissa Mayntz -
A 20-year-old man has been federally indicted for a bomb threat hoax made to an unspecificed cruise ship in December 2025.
Royal Caribbean News

Power Outage on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Leaves Guests in the Dark

Melissa Mayntz -
A brief power outage on Adventure of the Seas on Saturday, September 5, 2026 interrupted all shipboard operations.
Royal Caribbean News

Broken Pipe Leads to Accidental Waterfall on Royal Caribbean Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
Quantum of the Seas had an unexpected indoor waterfall likely caused by a burst pipe on a recent sailing to Mexico.
Port News

Passenger Dies Aboard Cruise Ship During Irish Port Call

Calvin Musquez -
Irish police confirmed a passenger aboard Seven Seas Voyager passed away before the ship docked at Greencastle on August 28, 2026.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Breeze Scrapes Pier While Docking in Cozumel

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze hit the pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday, August 31, 2026 and had significant scraping on the starboard hull.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Prima Guests Notified of Hot Tub Closures and Onboard Testing

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line is notifying guests sailing on Norwegian Prima about three recent cases of Legionnaires' disease and closing hot tubs for testing.
Carnival Cruise News

Helicopter Scrambled to Carnival Cruise Ship in the English Channel

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest was airlifted from Carnival Legend in the English Channel on Saturday, August 29, 2026 due to a medical emergency.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Guests Watch as Cruise Ship Rescues Man Stranded at Sea

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Conquest briefly diverted on her SEA cruise to assist a disabled sailboat and bring the one individual aboard.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Firenze Passenger Rushed Ashore in Long Beach Evacuation

Calvin Musquez -
A critically ill passenger was removed from Carnival Firenze following a medical emergency off the coast of California.
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