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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

Norwegian Cruise Line Confirms Crew Member Overboard After Search Suspended

Melissa Mayntz -
The search has sadly ended for the crew member overboard from Norwegian Viva, as confirmed by the cruise line.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Viva Reverses Course After Reported Overboard Situation

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Viva reversed course near Cozumel on April 9 after a possible overboard, with a two-hour search before Mexican authorities took over.
Cruise News

Cruise News Roundup: Lawsuits, Protests, Groundings, and a Brand New Lunch Menu

Emrys Thakkar -
Virgin Voyages swaps Bermuda for Canada, a ship runs aground near the Cast Away island, Norwegian settles a drowning lawsuit, and Carnival tests a new lunch menu.
Cruise News

British Cruise Ship Returns to Port After Oil Spill Closes River

Lissa Poirot -
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition returned to Antwerp shortly after departing when an oil spill involving another vessel forced authorities to close the Scheldt River.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Dozens of Alaska Cruises to Avoid Landslide Risk

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean ships will not be visiting Tracy Arm Fjord in 2026 due to debris and the possibility of additional landslides.
Celebrity Cruises News

Cruise Guest Sues Celebrity Cruises After Tripping Over Misplaced Speaker

Catie Kovelman -
A former guest of Celebrity Reflection, who tripped over a speaker while dancing, is suing the cruise line for negligence.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Settles Lawsuit Over Bermuda Drowning Death

Catie Kovelman -
Norwegian Cruise Line is settling a lawsuit with the Shin family, who pursued legal action after their relative drowned in Bermuda.
Port News

Cruise Ship Left Stuck Near the Iconic Cast Away Movie Island

Lissa Poirot -
A small cruise ship carrying about 30 passengers struck a reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji, prompting an evacuation and salvage effort.
Virgin Voyages News

Virgin Voyages Cancels All Tracy Arm Visits For its Inaugural Alaska Season

Catie Kovelman -
Due to the ongoing risk of landslides in Tracy Arm Fjord, Virgin Voyages has replaced the scenic cruising destination with Endicott Arm Fjord.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Served with Three New Lawsuits From Injured Guests

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean has been hit with three lawsuits from passengers who fell onboard during their 2025 sailings.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Cruise Line Modifies Splash Pad After Toddler Suffers Serious Injury

Catie Kovelman -
Disney Cruise Line changed the Nemo’s Reef Splash Pad on Disney Dream after a toddler broke his femur while playing.
Port News

Bomb Threat Scare Leads to Lockdown at San Diego Cruise Terminal

Catie Kovelman -
A bomb threat, which thankfully turned out to be a false alarm, temporarily put the Port of San Diego into a lockdown.
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