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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.

Princess Cruises News

Island Princess Departure Delayed After Guest Found Unresponsive

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest died onboard Island Princess while visiting Souda, Greece and the ship's departure was delayed for necessary documentation.
Port News

Barcelona Port Protest Disrupts 13,000 Cruise Guests Across Four Ships

Melissa Mayntz -
Access to four cruise ships in Barcelona was temporarily blocked by protestors on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Cruise News

Coast Guard Monitors Sick Cruiser 900 Miles Out, Then Rescues Him

Calvin Musquez -
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a successful medical evacuation of an 81-year-old passenger aboardWindstar Cruises' Star Pride on October 26.
TUI Cruises News

Mein Schiff 3 Lifeboats Torn Apart in Bremerhaven Container Ship Collision

Melissa Mayntz -
TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container vessels in Bremerhaven during strong winds as the cruise ship was departing.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Warns Odyssey of the Seas Guests About Naples Protests

Melissa Mayntz -
Guests were advised to be cautious when Odyssey of the Seas visited Naples on Saturday, October 24 due to planned protests.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Blames Speed Restrictions for Cancelled Icy Strait Point Visit

Calvin Musquez -
Royal Caribbean has cancelled a May 2027 visit to Icy Strait Point aboard Anthem of the Seas, citing speed restrictions.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Guest Airlifted From Odyssey of the Seas Amid Strong Winds

Melissa Mayntz -
The Italian Coast Guard airlifted a 64-year-old guest from Odyssey of the Seas on October 16 during strong winds and swells.
Cruise News

AIDAnova Rescues Four Fishermen From Burning Boat in Skagerrak

Calvin Musquez -
AIDAnova briefly diverted from its planned course to assist in the rescue of four fishermen whose boat caught fire between Norway and Sweden.
Cruise News

Roads Closed and Boats Banned as Israeli Cruise Ship Visits Kefalonia

Melissa Mayntz -
Crown Iris was isolated from both marine and road traffic during her visit to Argostoli, Greece on Wednesday, October 14.
Royal Caribbean News

Video Shows Woman Overboard from Odyssey of the Seas Found Alive in the Dark

Melissa Mayntz -
Video has been released showing the dramatic moments when a woman overboard from Odyssey of the Seas was found alive.
P&O Cruises News

Final Report Finds Elevator Was Never Secured Before P&O Crew Member’s Death

Calvin Musquez -
The UK government has released its findings in the investigation of the 2025 death of an elevator technician aboard P&O Cruises' Arvia.
Royal Caribbean News

Bee Swarm Removed From Utopia of the Seas Pool Deck in Port Canaveral

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A bee swarm appeared on Utopia of the Seas during the ship's most recent turnaround day in Port Canaveral, but was safely removed.
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