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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

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.
Royal Caribbean News

Gangway Plunges Into the Sea as Wonder of the Seas Departs Private Island

Melissa Mayntz -
A gangway fell into the water at Perfect Day at CocoCay while Wonder of the Seas was departing on Saturday, August 1.
Port News

Juneau Braces for Glacier Flooding as Dozens of Cruise Ships Head In

Melissa Mayntz -
Seasonal flooding may happen soon at Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, and cruise guests should be prepared for tour changes.
Disney Cruise Line News

Family Sues Disney Cruise Line Over Bunk Bed Fall At Sea

Catie Kovelman -
A family is suing Disney Cruise Line after their child fell from a bunk bed onboard Disney Wonder and broke both her wrists.
Port News

Santorini Cruise Access Changes After Wall Collapse Closes Fira Port

Melissa Mayntz -
A collapsed wall has closed the road between the Port of Fira and the clifftop community, forcing ships to send tours to Athinios instead.
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