Russian Captain Arrested After Deadly Ship Collision Off Sweden
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A Norwegian cargo ship collided with another vessel off Sweden, killing a woman and child. Swedish police arrested the captain, a Russian national.
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Ships breaking free from docks, engine room fires, waterslides shattering mid-ride—if it can go wrong on a cruise, we’re covering it. These are the wildest incidents at sea that’ll make you double-check your travel insurance. Buckle up!
5 Dead, 41 Missing After Ferry Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island
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A ferry carrying roughly 271 people caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island. At least 5 are dead, 41 remain missing.
The 5 Wildest Cruise Stories of July 2026
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July 2026 brought 5 wild cruise stories worth talking about, from the dramatic to the downright unbelievable.
The 5 Wildest Cruise Stories of July 2026
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July 2026 brought 5 wild cruise stories worth talking about, from the dramatic to the downright unbelievable.
The 5 Wildest Cruise Stories of July 2026
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July 2026 brought 5 wild cruise stories worth talking about, from the dramatic to the downright unbelievable.
Viking Longship Ullur Runs Aground on Danube, 186 Evacuated
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Viking's Longship Ullur ran aground on the drought-stricken Danube near Gârla Mare, forcing the evacuation of all 186 passengers and 52 crew.
River Cruise Ship Slams Into Danube Lock Near Vienna, 14 Hurt
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A river cruise carrying 200 passengers crashed into a Danube River lock near Vienna, injuring 14 — passengers say it could've been much worse.
Alaska Plane Crash Kills Cruise Passengers on Shore Excursion
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A sightseeing plane carrying cruise passengers on an Alaska shore excursion crashed, killing everyone aboard.
Coast Guard Airlifts Carnival Luminosa Passenger in High-Wind Rescue
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A Carnival Luminosa passenger's medical emergency triggered a high-wind Coast Guard helicopter airlift to a Mendocino County hospital.
SF Bay Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz During Memorial Service
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A memorial service boat sank near Alcatraz, throwing mourners into San Francisco Bay — one body recovered, several still missing.