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Cruise News Update: Preview Cancelled, Disney Overboard, Maintenance

Another busy week of cruise news from Cruise Hive, with passengers arrested, overboard, ship maintenance, and more!

St. Maarten Cruise Mystery Ends as Missing Passenger Located Safely

Ann Evans has been located and appears to have gone missing intentionally from Rotterdam on November 20.

Passenger Overboard From Marella Cruise Ship, Urgent Search Ongoing

A 76‑year‑old guest went overboard from Marella Explorer 2 near Tenerife. Search efforts are ongoing.

Cruise Passenger Vanishes in St. Maarten, Urgent Search Ongoing

Authorities in St. Maarten are asking for help to locate a missing guest from Rotterdam who did not return to the ship on November 20.

Family Speaks Out As Cruise Death Officially Ruled a Homicide

Key Aspects: Anna Kepner’s death has officially been ruled a homicide on her death certificate. It lists the cause of death as “mechanical asphyxia.” Kepner’s step-brother is...

Carnival Mardi Gras Circles Back to Check Sinking Vessel

Mardi Gras paused during a day at sea to investigate wreckage, but fortunately no one needed rescuing during the encounter.

Cruiser Lost at Sea After Going Overboard on Disney Wonder

Despite valiant search and rescue efforts, an elderly guest has died after jumping overboard while sailing on Disney Wonder.

Cruise News Update: Propulsion Issues, Lifeboat Fall, Reminders

Another hectic week of cruise news from Cruise Hive, including a lifeboat breaking off, ongoing mystery of Anna Kepner, propulsion issues, and more.

Cause of Death Revealed in Cruise Death of Anna Kepner

A cause of death has been released for Anna Kepner, who died under suspicious circumstances onboard Carnival Horizon in early November.

Big Splash Sparks Overboard Scare on Carnival Radiance

Carnival Radiance launched into action after a suspected man overboard, but the event was thankfully resolved as a false alarm.

Navigator of the Seas Waterslides Closed Amid Fleet-Wide Safety Fix

The two waterslides onboard Navigator of the Seas are temporarily closed while acrylic tubing is replaced with stronger materials.

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls During Unmanned Test

Carnival Dream's lifeboat detached during a safety test in Cozumel. The cruise line confirms no injuries and no impact to the voyage.