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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.

Cruise News

Crew Member Killed, Passengers Evacuated After Fire on World Legacy Cruise Ship

Donna Tunney -
A crew member has died and several guests were hospitalized after a fire broke out aboard World Legacy near Singapore on February 20, 2026.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Celebration Makes Late-Night Rescue as Makeshift Boat Takes On Water

Emrys Thakkar -
Carnival Celebration rescues five people from a sinking makeshift boat during its Caribbean cruise, safely bringing them aboard late at night.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Ship Switches Back to Old Safety Briefing for Upcoming Voyage

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival Conquest’s February 20, 2026, sailing will return to the traditional in-person muster drill for safety reasons.
Norwegian Cruise Line News

Expectant Mother Faces Heartbreaking Loss Aboard Norwegian Jewel

Catie Kovelman -
A pregnant mother went into unexpected preterm labor aboard Norwegian Jewel, tragically losing her twins and facing complex medical and repatriation challenges.
Royal Caribbean News

Radiance of the Seas Rescues Six From Boat Taking on Water

Melissa Mayntz -
Radiance of the Seas rescued six individuals from a small craft west of Cuba when the makeshift boat was taking on water.
Celebrity Cruises News

Technical Failure Halts Celebrity Infinity, Sailing Ends Unexpectedly

Emrys Thakkar -
Celebrity Infinity ended its Mediterranean sailing early after a technical issue near Greece, prompting an unexpected return home for all guests.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: Tech Issues, Inspections, New Cruises, and More

Donna Tunney -
Carnival resolves major tech glitches, Disney Wish heads to Europe, Royal Caribbean updates policies, and more key cruise stories in this week’s news roundup.
Princess Cruises News

Rough Seas Disrupt Kauai Cruise Arrival After Harbor Pilot Falls Overboard

Lissa Poirot -
Rough sea conditions during Emerald Princess’ arrival in Kauai caused a harbor pilot to fall overboard, forcing the cruise ship to cancel its port call.
Costa Cruises News

Costa Smeralda Guest Dies While Ship Was Docked in Civitavecchia

Donna Tunney -
A Costa Smeralda guest died at the Port of Civitavecchia, with Italian authorities determining the incident was intentional and investigating the circumstances.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Warns Guests of Hours-Long Delay for Harmony of the Seas

Melissa Mayntz -
A medical evacuation and strong headwinds have delayed Harmony of the Seas as she returns to Galveston on Sunday.
Royal Caribbean News

Urgent Diversion Leads to Last-Minute Port Swap on Freedom of the Seas

Catie Kovelman -
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas diverted to disembark a sick passenger, which has led to itinerary changes.
Cruise News

Cruise News Update: High Winds, New Icon Ship, Port Changes, and More

Donna Tunney -
Catch up on this week’s cruise news, from high‑wind incidents and new ship construction to port changes, safety alerts, and major policy updates.
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