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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

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.
Royal Caribbean News

Quantum of the Seas Turns Back for Emergency, Next Sailing Delayed

Melissa Mayntz -
Quantum of the Seas had to return to Cabo San Lucas for a medical evacuation and embarkation is now delayed for the next cruise.
Port News

Caribbean Cruises Impacted After Flight Cancellations Due to US Attack on Venezuela

Lissa Poirot -
A temporary FAA airspace restriction over Puerto Rico, linked to military activity in Venezuela, has caused major flight cancellations and disrupted Caribbean cruise travel.
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