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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

Alleged War Criminal Caught Working as Cruise Ship Security Guard

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A cruise ship crew member was recently arrested in Civitavecchia as an accused war criminal from the Serbo-Croatian War in the early 1990s.
Cruise News

Survivor’s Life Jacket From the Night Titanic Sank Auctioned for $900,000

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A life jacket from Titanic (yes, that one) has sold at auction for more than $900,000 and is the only life jacket ever publicly sold.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Splendor Guest Dies Snorkeling Hours Before Overboard Search

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A 67-year-old passenger died during a snorkeling excursion near Moreton Island while sailing on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendor.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Splendor Sydney Departure Delayed After Hours Long Search Operation

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A major search and rescue operation for a missing guest forced Carnival Splendor to arrive late in Sydney, pushing back embarkation.
Carnival Cruise News

Elderly Passenger Overboard From Carnival Splendor Triggers Major Operation, Next Sailing Delayed

Emrys Thakkar -
Carnival Splendor has diverted for a major search after an elderly passenger went overboard off Australia, delaying the ship's next cruise from Sydney.
Cruise News

More Stranded Cruise Ships Head Through the Strait of Hormuz

Melissa Mayntz -
Three more cruise ships are already moving toward the Strait of Hormuz on their way to ports in Oman as they leave the Arabian Gulf.
Cruise News

First Cruise Ship Clears Strait of Hormuz After 2-Month Closure

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Celestyal Discovery becomes the first cruise ship to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reopened the critical waterway.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Ship Saves Stranded Sailor and His Cat in the Middle of the Ocean

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Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat from a stranded sailboat and both are doing well following the harrowing incident.
Carnival Cruise News

Woman Wins $300K in Carnival Lawsuit Over Too Many Drinks

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Carnival has been ordered to pay $300,000 for overserving drinks to a woman who suffered a fall injury in January 2024.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Ship Fails US Inspection, Crew Already Addressed Many Issues

Lissa Poirot -
Norwegian Dawn failed a CDC inspection with a score of 84, citing food safety, cleanliness, and equipment issues, though crew corrected many problems on the spot.
Princess Cruises News

Mystery Submarine Spotted Lurking Near Sun Princess in the Mediterranean

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Guests on Sun Princess had a submarine for company in the Mediterranean recently, though no action was required.
MSC Cruises News

Why MSC Cruises Is the Latest Line to Skip Alaskan Fjord

Lissa Poirot -
MSC Cruises has altered the scenic cruising portion of its 2026 Alaska sailings aboard MSC Poesia, replacing Tracy Arm with Endicott Arm.
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