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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

Rough Seas Disrupt Kauai Cruise Arrival After Harbor Pilot Falls Overboard

Lissa Poirot -
Rough sea conditions during Emerald Princess’ arrival in Kauai caused a harbor pilot to fall overboard, forcing the cruise ship to cancel its port call.
Costa Cruises News

Costa Smeralda Guest Dies While Ship Was Docked in Civitavecchia

Donna Tunney -
A Costa Smeralda guest died at the Port of Civitavecchia, with Italian authorities determining the incident was intentional and investigating the circumstances.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Warns Guests of Hours-Long Delay for Harmony of the Seas

Melissa Mayntz -
A medical evacuation and strong headwinds have delayed Harmony of the Seas as she returns to Galveston on Sunday.
Royal Caribbean News

Urgent Diversion Leads to Last-Minute Port Swap on Freedom of the Seas

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas diverted to disembark a sick passenger, which has led to itinerary changes.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: High Winds, New Icon Ship, Port Changes, and More

Donna Tunney -
Catch up on this week’s cruise news, from high‑wind incidents and new ship construction to port changes, safety alerts, and major policy updates.
Royal Caribbean News

Power Outage at Royal Caribbean Terminal Sparks Long Delays for Passengers

Melissa Mayntz -
Mariner of the Seas is delayed for debarkation and embarkation in Galveston due to a cruise terminal power outage.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Prima Drifts From Dock After Lines Snap in Sudden Wind Burst

Melissa Mayntz -
High winds caused Norwegian Prima to break free of her lines while docked in Port Canaveral on Sunday, January 18.
MSC Cruises News

Dozens of Cruise Cabins Flooded After Pipe Bursts on MSC Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Around 40 cruise cabins flooded onboard MSC Seaview after a water pipe in the ship’s fire safety system burst.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Drops All Labadee Visits Through 2026

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean is changing dozens of 2026 itineraries to remove Labadee as a port of call for the entire year.
Port News

US Raises Travel Advisory for Caribbean Cruise Island After New Concerns Emerge

Catie Kovelman -
The Caribbean nation of Grenada has been upgraded from a Level 2 travel advisory to a Level 3 travel advisory due to rising crime.
Cruise News

Expedition Ship Breaks Free in Ushuaia and Slams Into Another During Windstorm

Catie Kovelman -
An expedition ship broke free from its moorings and hit another vessel during windy conditions in Ushuaia, Argentina.
P&O Cruises News

5,000 P&O Cruise Passengers Rerouted After Venezuela Tensions

Lissa Poirot -
Emergency airspace restrictions triggered mid-air turnarounds, cancelled flights, and extended ship stays for P&O Arvia fly-cruise passengers.
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