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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.

Norwegian Cruise Line News

Man Dies in Balcony Fall on Final Night of Norwegian Getaway Cruise

Melissa Mayntz -
A man died after falling from a balcony stateroom onto a lower deck onboard Norwegian Getaway on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Cruise News

Search for Missing Ambition Passenger Ends With Body Recovered

Melissa Mayntz -
A man's body has been recovered following the overboard incident from Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition on Friday, August 21.
Cruise News

Guest Reported Missing From Cruise Ship, Homeport Turnaround Delayed

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest has been reported missing from Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition and the ship's turnover has been delayed for a search.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Ship Races to Meet Rescue Helicopter Off Canada

Calvin Musquez -
An unidentified passenger was airlifted from Ovation of the Seas on August 9 off the Canadian coast following a medical emergency.
Carnival Cruise News

Water Surges From Pool as Carnival Ship Suddenly Lists in Mississippi River

Catie Kovelman -
Passengers describe pool water flooding the deck as Carnival Valor tilted on the Mississippi River. Carnival says it is reviewing the circumstances.
Cruise News

Cruise Ship Has Now Scraped Through Three Health Inspections in a Row

Catie Kovelman -
Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic Sea Lion barely passed its health and safety inspection for the third time in a row.
Royal Caribbean News

Cruise Guest Sues Royal Caribbean Over Falling Bathroom Panel

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean has been sued by a former passenger who was injured when a panel fell on her head while she was using the restroom.
Cruise News

Cruise Ship Rescues Alaska Boaters as Zuckerberg’s Yacht Stays Silent

Melissa Mayntz -
An expedition ship rendered aid to a stranded skiff in Alaska while a famous luxury yacht was closer but didn't respond. Why?
Port News

Santorini Lifts Ban on Iconic Cruise Path After Wall Collapse

Catie Kovelman -
The path between the old port in the Bay of Fira to the capital city of Fira in Santorini has reopened to cruisers after a wall collapsed.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruise Ship Diverts to Rescue Eight People Adrift Off Ibiza

Melissa Mayntz -
MSC Musica reacted quickly to successfully rescue eight migrants off the coast of Ibiza on Friday, July 31.
Royal Caribbean News

Shattered Glass Found in Brand New Royal Caribbean Ship’s AquaDome

Catie Kovelman -
A glass panel shattered in the AquaDome onboard Legend of the Seas, which had only just entered service in July 2026.
MSC Cruises News

Cruise Ship Overboard Alert Ends in Relief for Guests and Crew

Melissa Mayntz -
An overboard alert was thankfully a false alarm for MSC Grandiosa while sailing toward Palma de Mallorca late Thursday evening.
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