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.
Having a fast and reliable internet connection has been a challenge onboard cruise ships. However, Elon Musk’s Starlink has revolutionized connectivity, offering high-speed internet access to cruise ships and making online communication more accessible than ever before.
A port bridge in Manaus, located in the heart of the Amazon, collapsed on January 28 while P&O Cruises’ ship Aurora was docked. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time amid sudden strong winds and heavy rainfall, our source said.
Passengers and crew members who were outside at the time of the collapse were brought back aboard using local tender boats. As the ship remained in port for two days following the incident, local tenders continued operating to ensure all guests and crew could move safely between the vessel and the shore.
The yacht My Aurora accidentally collided with Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas on Wednesday while the cruise ship was docked in Nassau, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
Passengers aboard the massive cruise liner witnessed the moment the smaller vessel drifted into the port side of the ship, with videos of the incident quickly making rounds on social media.
Passengers aboard the Nidri Star 1, a ship offering day cruises to the Ionian Islands, experienced moments of sheer terror as a near-collision incident unfolded with the private mega yacht BLEU DE NÎMES. The Nidri Star 1, carrying approximately 480 passengers, was navigating its usual route when the BLEU DE NIMES, a massive 72.25-meter converted luxury motor yacht, appeared to be sailing directly toward them without slowing down or changing course.
A 61-year-old Dutch passenger chose to spend a relaxing day by the pool rather than exploring the city or visiting Florence or Pisa. However, his peaceful day on the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, docked in Livorno on July 21st took a dramatic turn.
The Iceland Transportation Accident Investigation Committee released a report on last year's near-miss grounding involving the 140,000-ton cruise ship Norwegian Prima at the port of Reykjavík. According to the report, the Norwegian Prima drifted outside the navigable channel and came within 10 meters of rocks after the vessel experienced winds in excess of 50 knots.
