Cruise Ship Abandons Course to Save 74-Year-Old Sailor in Pacific
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A cruise ship diverted course through rough Pacific seas to rescue a 74-year-old solo sailor stranded far from shore. The sailor called it harrowing.
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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!
IRGC Fires Cruise Missile at Panama-Flagged MSC Sariska V in Arabian Gulf
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Iran's IRGC fired a cruise missile at the MSC Sariska V, a civilian commercial vessel, in the Arabian Gulf — framing the attack as a challenge to a US naval blockade.
Party Boat Sinks With 148 People Onboard: What We Know
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A party boat carrying 148 passengers sank in dramatic fashion, triggering a major maritime emergency and what witnesses described as wild scenes.
Giant Waves Hit Cruise Ship, Helicopters Scramble to Rescue Passengers
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Giant waves slammed a cruise ship hard enough to trigger a full helicopter rescue operation. Details are still emerging — but it's already a lot.
Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues 9 People Off Florida Coast
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A Carnival cruise ship pulled off a mass rescue off the Florida coast, saving 9 people in one of the more dramatic at-sea interventions we've seen.
Norwegian Luna’s Ceiling Just Collapsed on Diners Mid-Caribbean Cruise
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The ceiling of a dining venue aboard the newly launched Norwegian Luna collapsed during a Caribbean sailing, injuring multiple passengers and triggering a federal safety review.
Carnival Releases Overboard Rescue Mission Photos & Video
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Carnival Cruise Line released photos and video from a passenger overboard rescue mission. Here's what we know about the incident.
Two Spring Breakers Fell Overboard at Night — The Captain Raced to Save Them
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Two spring breakers went overboard from a cruise ship at night, triggering a full emergency rescue led personally by the ship's captain.
Carnival Passenger, 24, Falls to Her Death Near Catalina Island
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Briana Miller, 24, fell from a balcony on a Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island after a family argument. The FBI is now investigating.
Jabalpur Boat Disaster: Mother and Son Found Clinging Together, 9 Dead
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A cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, India killed at least 9 people. Rescuers found a mother and son holding each other in death.