Two expedition cruise ships were involved in a minor docking incident at the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after severe weather conditions affected operations at the harbor.
The expedition vessels Viking Octantis and World Voyager made contact at the port of Ushuaia, as severe weather conditions impacted the harbor.
Mooring lines on Celebrity Equinox snapped during embarkation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 20, causing the ship to drift away from the pier amid strong winds. The incident led to a temporary halt in boarding after the gangway fell into the water.
Crew Center received a message from a crew member aboard the cruise ship MSC Poesia, who wished to remain anonymous, sharing news of a distressing incident that occurred during an entertainment show.
A man was pulled from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port. The incident was captured in videos circulating on social media and quickly drew the attention of onlookers.
The incident happened after the ship arrived in Nassau on November 16, during its current 7-day Caribbean itinerary out of Miami.
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.
