Woman Dies After Falling From Balcony on Carnival Firenze Near Catalina
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A woman fell to her death from a stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze near Catalina Island. The FBI is now investigating.
Category Weather & Rescue
When Mother Nature throws her worst at cruise ships, heroes emerge. From hurricane evasions to dramatic ocean rescues, these are the stories of survival, bravery, and the incredible lengths crews go to keep passengers safe. Grab your life jacket and dive in!
Viking Cruises Engine Failure Off Norway: 1,300 People Rescued
Scalding4/5
A Viking Cruises ship lost engine power off the coast of Norway, triggering an emergency rescue operation for roughly 1,300 passengers and crew.
Crew Member Overboard: Norwegian Breakaway Search Off Cape Cod
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A crew member went overboard from Norwegian Breakaway off Cape Cod. The U.S. Coast Guard launched an active search operation.
Regal Princess Abruptly Changes Course to Rescue Four People From a Sinking Makeshift Boat in the Gulf of Mexico
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Historic NYC Blizzard Traps Two Cruise Ships in Port as 15 Inches of Snow Bury the Northeast
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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
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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.
Harbor Pilot Plunges Into 12-Foot Seas Trying to Board Princess Cruise Ship in Hawaii
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A harbor pilot fell into the Pacific Ocean while trying to board the Emerald Princess in rough Hawaiian seas. The ship had to cancel its entire port call at Kauai.