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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.

Carnival Cruise News

Missing Passenger Search on Carnival Panorama Ends in Overboard

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest is confirmed overboard from Carnival Panorama and guests were asked to return to their cabins for several hours for a search.
Port News

Whittier Cruise Ship Dock Declared Total Loss Following Fire

Melissa Mayntz -
The dock damaged in a fire in Whittier on September 14 has been declared a total loss, but the cause of the fire is still undetermined.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Joy Docks Late in Sitka With Dead Whale on Its Bow

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Joy was delayed arriving in Sitka on Thursday, September 17 because of a dead fin whale on the ship's bulbous bow.
Carnival Cruise News

Another Carnival Cruise Itinerary Affected by Unsafe Channel Depths

Calvin Musquez -
Another upcoming Carnival Encounter itinerary has been altered due to unsafe channel depths at the port of Cairns, Australia.
Royal Caribbean News

Rescue Squadron Called to Third Cruise Ship in Days Off British Columbia

Melissa Mayntz -
A sick guest was airlifted from Serenade of the Seas by the same rescue squadron that has performed multiple rescues in recent days.
Cruise News

Laundry Room Fire Prompts Cruise Ship to Evacuate 320 Passengers

Melissa Mayntz -
A small fire on Phoenix Riesen's Amadea required 320 guests to be evacuated to a different area until the fire was extinguished.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Jade Forced to Move as Fire Erupts at Alaska Cruise Dock

Melissa Mayntz -
A fire broke out on the Whittier cruise dock on Monday, September 14, 2026 while Norwegian Jade and a local tour boat were nearby.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Wonder Calls In Air Force Rescue for Injured Crew Member

Melissa Mayntz -
An injured cast member was airlifted from Disney Wonder on Tuesday, September 6, more than 300 miles northwest of Vancouver.
Royal Caribbean News

Sprinkler Malfunction Makes for Damp Day on Anthem of the Seas

Melissa Mayntz -
Anthem of the Seas had a brief sprinkler malfunction that rained down on the Royal Esplanade on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Princess Cruises News

Cruise Guest Dies Weeks After Sun Princess Pool Fall

Melissa Mayntz -
A guest has died weeks after falling into one of the pools onboard Sun Princess and suffering a severe spinal injury.
Port News

AIDAperla Breaks Free and Hits Quay, Cruise Cut Short

Calvin Musquez -
AIDAperla broke free from her berth in Le Havre during strong winds and hit the quay. Two port calls are now cancelled as inspections continue.
Cruise News

Man Faces 5 Years in Prison Over Cruise Ship Bomb Threat

Melissa Mayntz -
A 20-year-old man has been federally indicted for a bomb threat hoax made to an unspecificed cruise ship in December 2025.
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