Spirit of Discovery: Lost Propulsion, 100+ Injuries, 1 Fatality
Third Degree Burns5/5
A cruise meant for discovery turned into a nightmare when the Spirit of Discovery lost power in a storm, leading to over 100 injuries and one tragic death.
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Regal Princess Abruptly Changes Course to Rescue Four People From a Sinking Makeshift Boat in the Gulf of Mexico
Boiling3/5
150 miles off the Yucatan, Regal Princess spotted a makeshift boat of rusted metal taking on water with four people bailing frantically. The ship diverted, rescued all four, and passengers in the theater erupted in cheers.
Coast Guard Airlifts a 99-Year-Old Man From a Cruise Ship 145 Miles Off the Washington Coast
Scalding4/5
Two passengers needed emergency evacuation from Ruby Princess simultaneously: a woman in cardiac arrest and a 99-year-old man who couldn't breathe or swallow. The US and Canadian militaries both scrambled helicopters.
Cyclone Slams Costa Favolosa Off Brazil: Plates Flying, Ship Tilting, Passengers Screaming
Boiling3/5
An extratropical cyclone with 62 mph winds hit Costa Favolosa off the Brazilian coast at 11 p.m. The ship tilted violently. Plates and glasses flew off tables. Passengers braced for impact.
Luxury Cruise Ship Gets Trapped in Antarctic Ice — Passengers Sip Champagne While the Coast Guard Frees Them
Boiling3/5
Scenic Eclipse II got stuck in pack ice near Antarctica. The US Coast Guard's only heavy icebreaker came to the rescue. The passengers? They were on the observation deck drinking champagne.
An Iranian Missile Landed Meters From a Cruise Ship Full of Tourists in Abu Dhabi
Third Degree Burns5/5
An Iranian missile struck meters from a cruise ship full of tourists in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026. Here's what happened aboard Mein Schiff 6.
Historic NYC Blizzard Traps Two Cruise Ships in Port as 15 Inches of Snow Bury the Northeast
Hot2/5
Winter Storm Hernando dumped 15+ inches on NYC, stranding MSC Meraviglia and Odyssey of the Seas. One lost a full day; both had to skip port calls.
MSC Seaside Snaps Free From Moorings at Private Island, Stranding Passengers on Shore
Hot2/5
Wind gusts snapped the forward mooring lines of MSC Seaside at Ocean Cay, and the bow drifted away from the pier while passengers were still on the island.
Cruise Ships Flee Puerto Vallarta After Cartel Leader’s Death Sparks Retaliation Across Mexico
Hot2/5
After the killing of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho, burning vehicles and gunfights erupted across Jalisco. Multiple cruise lines immediately rerouted their ships.
Celebrity Infinity Goes Completely Dark Off the Coast of Greece: Towed Into Port, Next Sailing Canceled
Boiling3/5
Celebrity Infinity lost all power at 3 a.m. near Greece after an onboard fire. No lights, no AC, no toilets. Tugboats towed it to Piraeus and the next sailing was scrapped.