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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 Cruise Ship Enters Seward With Dead Whale on Its Bow

Melissa Mayntz -
A dead fin whale came into Seward on Ovation of the Seas' bow, but is the cruise ship or Royal Caribbean at fault?
First Time Cruisers

Bonine vs. Dramamine: Which is Better for Motion Sickness?

Emrys Thakkar -
How do you choose between Bonine vs. Dramamine? Both can fix seasickness. Find out how they compare before your cruise vacation.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Guest’s Pier Jump Stuns Fellow Cruisers in Cozumel

Melissa Mayntz -
A man jumped off the pier in Cozumel recently and appeared to ignore rescue attempts while he swam leisurely in the water.
Port News

US Embassy Issues New Safety Alert for Popular Bahamas Cruise Port

Melissa Mayntz -
Both the US Embassy and the US Department of State have issued alerts about jet ski safety and sexual assaults in the Bahamas.
Carnival Cruise News

Did Carnival Legend Really Hit a Sandbar in the Baltic Sea?

Melissa Mayntz -
Contrary to juicy rumors Carnival Legend did not get stuck on a sandbar in the Baltic Sea, but what was going on when the ship stopped?
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Guests Asked to Delay Arrival as Cruise Ship Returns Late

Melissa Mayntz -
A medical evacuation has slightly delayed Mariner of the Seas, requiring the next embarkation to be pushed back by 30 minutes.
Port News

Drunk Cruise Captain Caught at Police Checkpoint in Belgium

Catie Kovelman -
The Belgian and Dutch authorities suspended the license for a drunk ship captain who got caught at a checkpoint in Belgium.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Panorama Temporarily Loses Power During Mexico Sailing

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Panorama experienced a power outage during its cruise to Mexico, trapping some guests in elevators.
Carnival Cruise News

How Carnival Breeze Is Bouncing Back After Its Worst CDC Inspection Score

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Breeze has already corrected many of the issues that nearly caused the ship to fail a recent CDC sanitation inspection.
Princess Cruises News

Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship Suddenly Loses Power While at Sea

Catie Kovelman -
Guests woke to no power and no AC as Caribbean Princess went dark for over an hour at sea. Here's what Princess Cruises is saying.
Port News

Israeli Cruise Ship Arrival Sparks Protest in Greece

Lissa Poirot -
Key Aspects: Protesters gathered at the Port of Piraeus outside of Athens on June 3 to oppose the arrival of the Israeli-operated cruise ship Crown...
Port News

Missing Hiker From Cruise Ship Tragically Found Deceased

Catie Kovelman -
The hiker who vanished during a cruise ship call to St. Kitts was sadly found deceased, concluding an intensive search.
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