Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas got an unexpected scare when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” alert rang out at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
MSC Cruises has canceled two upcoming sailings of the MSC Orchestra following an electrical malfunction that occurred in the ship’s engine room early Tuesday morning, prompting an emergency response and a significant delay in the vessel’s itinerary.
Norwegian Epic broke free from its moorings while docked at the Port of Catania, Italy prompting emergency maneuvers at sea and leaving hundreds of passengers ashore with little information.
Just after 1 p.m. local time, loud bangs echoed across the port as mooring lines on the Epic gave way under pressure. Several guests witnessed concrete mooring bollards being ripped from the pier and crashing into the ship’s hull. The vessel began drifting away from the dock as high winds swept through the area, worsening the already unstable situation.
The luxury cruise ship Silver Ray came under scrutiny from Italian maritime authorities and environmental groups after sailing close to one of Italy’s most treasured natural landmarks. The ship passed within 500 meters of the Faraglioni of Capri — the iconic rock formations that rise from the Tyrrhenian Sea and symbolize the southern Italian island.
A popular Greek island destination was left without electricity after a power outage struck Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, with authorities investigating whether a cruise ship's anchor may have damaged an underwater power cable.
According to the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), the blackout began around 4:30 p.m. local time on May 4, and lasted approximately an hour in central Argostoli, with additional disruptions reported in surrounding areas.
The cruise ship Discovery Princess broke free from its mooring lines due to unexpectedly strong winds at the port of San Francisco, causing a gangway to fall into the water. Fortunately, all passengers and crew remained safe, with no reported injuries.
The 630-foot-long cruise ship Amadea, operated by the German travel company Phoenix Reisen, encountered extreme weather conditions in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. The ship faced an intense storm with powerful winds and high waves, making docking maneuvers nearly impossible.
A devastating bus collision in Barcelona on Monday afternoon left at least 53 people injured, four of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at the intersection of Roger de Llúria and Roselló streets when one bus, reportedly crashed into the rear of another that was stationary while boarding cruise ship passengers.
The cruise ship Crown Princess encountered unexpected strong winds while navigating through New Zealand’s Milford Sound, causing the vessel to list to one side. The sudden tilt led to a moment of chaos onboard, with loose items scattering, tables tipping over, and passengers and crew caught off guard. According to reports, thirteen passengers and three crew members suffered minor injuries due to the incident.
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