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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.

Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Bedbugs, NCL Changes Mind, Thanksgiving, and More

Donna Tunney -
Some big cruise news stories from Cruise Hive over the past week, with bedbugs on Carnival, NCL's Free at Sea, Thanksgiving menus, and more!
Staying Safe

Think Cruise Ships Are Floating Petri Dishes? These 12 Facts Say Otherwise

Emrys Thakkar -
Think cruise ships are floating petri dishes? Think again. Here are 12 reasons why cruising is cleaner, safer, and smarter than the myths suggest.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Conquers Funnel Fire Safety Onboard With New Installation

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Conquest has a new funnel fire suppression system that will be better equipped to tackle high-reaching flames in an emergency.
Port News

Oil Spill in Galveston Impacts Multiple Cruise Ships

Catie Kovelman -
Key Aspects: An oil spill occurred in the Galveston Cruise Port after an unnamed vessel collided with Pier 32. The spill is secured, but the clean...
Port News

Cruise Guest Passes Away on Island After Being Left Behind

Melissa Mayntz -
A woman died during an expedition cruise visiting the Great Barrier Reef after she was accidentally left behind on Lizard Island.
Cruise News

Cruise Ship Crew Member Missing After Overboard in the Mediterranean

Melissa Mayntz -
A crew member has gone overboard from Viking Star in the Mediterranean but Italian authorities have taken over search efforts.
P&O Cruises News

Tragedy on P&O Cruises’ Newest Ship With Crew Member Death

Melissa Mayntz -
A crew member has passed away onboard the P&O Cruises ship Arvia but the current itinerary to Barbados is not impacted.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Guest Offers Unique Solution for Slippery Pool Decks

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean guests have noticed that the pool deck can be quite slippery and are curious if more can be done to prevent falls.
Port News

British Passenger Dies Suddenly During Mediterranean Sailing

Catie Kovelman -
A 61-year-old British cruiser sadly died during a Mediterranean sailing that was meant to celebrate her husband’s birthday.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Loyalty Hoax Making Multiple Appearances

Melissa Mayntz -
A new and deceptive hoax is circulating about Carnival's loyalty program, offering coveted benefits for a strange donation.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

10-Hour Search Called off After Overboard on Norwegian Jewel

Lissa Poirot -
Guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel have reported a Code Oscar announcement on October 21, 2025.
Disney Cruise Line News

Mother’s Photo Mishap Led to Child Overboard on Disney Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Police reports show that the little girl went overboard from Disney Dream in June because her mother placed her in an open porthole.
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