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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.

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.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Clarifies Why One Cruise Will Have the Old-Style Muster Drill

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Sunshine will have a full muster drill for an upcoming cruise, but only as part of regular safety compliance regulations.
Princess Cruises News

Naval Forces Airlift Ailing Guest From a Princess Cruises Ship

Catie Kovelman -
Algerian Naval Forces came to the rescue of an ailing passenger in need of an urgent evacuation from the Sky Princess cruise ship.
Carnival Cruise News

Transportation Scams Plague Popular Cruise Homeport

Melissa Mayntz -
Transportation scams are on the rise at the Port of Long Beach and one Carnival guest hopes the cruise line will step in to help.
Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises Gives Refunds Due to Toilet and Air Conditioning Problems

Melissa Mayntz -
Select guests onboard Grand Princess are getting prorated refunds and future credits due to technical problems. Is this fair?
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