Passengers aboard The Jazz Cruise were left heartbroken after learning that renowned jazz musician Ken Peplowski passed away during the final days of the voyage. Peplowski died on February 2, 2026, while the cruise ship Celebrity Summit was sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 66 years old.
More than two years after the death of Gessica Disertore, a 27-year-old pastry chef from Italy working onboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy, Italian authorities are moving toward closing the case with a suicide conclusion, a decision her family continues to contest.
A crew member has reached out to Crew Center to report a deeply troubling incident that allegedly happened onboard Margaritaville at Sea Islander on December 23, leaving two crew members dead and three injured. The crew member said the incident took place in the grey water tank while the crew was carrying out their assigned duties. This sort of tank in order to be open, requires a series of procedures due to its gas release including H2S, a highly toxic gas.
A tragic accident was reported on Thursday, during a shore excursion in northwestern Spain when a cruise passenger was swept into the sea by powerful waves. The woman separated from her tour group and was taking photographs near the shoreline when she was struck by a wave and dragged into the water. Despite a rapid emergency response, she was later found deceased.
A tragic accident in Puerto de la Cruz, on the north coast of Tenerife, claimed the life of a woman and left several others injured after a massive wave struck the seafront on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
According to emergency services group of tourists, some of them identified as cruise ship passengers were standing on the pier watching the rough sea when a powerful wave crashed over the promenade, sweeping several people into the ocean.
A heartbreaking tragedy happened aboard the Carnival Horizon, where an 18-year-old passenger passed away during a recent voyage, prompting a full investigation by the FBI’s Miami Field Office. The ship returned to PortMiami on Friday, November 8, reportedly earlier than scheduled, to cooperate with authorities.
A Mediterranean cruise turned tragic when a 61-year-old British woman was found lifeless in her cabin aboard a cruise ship anchored off Cannes, France late Saturday night. According to Var-Matin, the discovery was made around 12:30 a.m. while the ship was stationed near the Lérins Islands, off the Croisette.
A 62-year-old dockworker died on Monday morning during luggage loading operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal. The man, employed by a private company, collapsed on duty and was given CPR by before being transported to Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In a statement, the PPA Union expressed deep sorrow for the loss and called on authorities to investigate the exact cause of death and assign any responsibilities.
Yesterday, the crew of Icon of the Seas faced one of their hardest days at sea after a fellow crew member went overboard.
The Oscar alarm sounded just after 7 p.m., and everything stopped. The ship slowed, turned back, and a rescue boat was sent out right away. Everyone watched in silence as life rings were thrown into the water and the rescue team searched the sea to bring their colleague back.
Kenneth Charles Respected Industry Veteran and Mentor Remembered for His Wisdom, Kindness, and Leadership passed away at the age of 66.
The cruise community is mourning the loss of Kenneth Charles, a beloved industry leader whose legacy spans decades of service, mentorship, and professionalism. Kenneth passed away on May 8, 2025.
