The last thing you want on your vacation is to experience inclement weather. Especially when you’re on a cruise ship, a major storm can make for very uneasy seas and dangerous sailing conditions. Fortunately, when faced with two tropical storms this week, Carnival Cruise Line rerouted three of their ships to keep everyone out of harm’s way.
Category: Cruise Ship Accidents
Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
For five years, victims impacted by the Costa Concordia disaster have waited for some sense of closure. Now that the former captain, Francesco Schettino, will spend the next 16 years in prison, that long-awaited healing may begin.
Carnival Fantasy Embarks On ‘Cruise to Nowhere’
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend an entire cruise vacation at sea? The passengers aboard the Carnival Fantasy just found out, when a technical difficulty prevented the ship from reaching its destination of Cozumel, Mexico.
Jetskiers Pulled Out of the Way of Carnival Magic in Port Canaveral
A weekend jet ski trip narrowly escaped tragedy when the riders floated into the path of an oncoming cruise ship. Both were pulled to safety, but the near miss reminds us of the potential danger caused by being in the vicinity of cruise ships.
Celebrity Equinox Has a Close Call in Port Everglades
Cruise ships are not something you expect to see in your back yard. A Florida couple had a terrifying experience last week, when they feared the Celebrity Equinox was headed straight for their living room.
Cruise Ship Breaks Free From Moorings, Crashes Into Hull of Nearby Vessel
The Seabourn Encore cruise ship broke free from its moorings on Sunday and crashed into a nearby vessel, while in Timaru, New Zealand. Investigations are underway. No passengers were harmed, but it’s a good reminder to expect the unexpected.
Life Rafts Falls from Grandeur of the Seas in Charleston Harbor, Raising Questions Around Safety
This week, a life raft fell from the side of Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas while in Charleston Harbor. Last year, a number of life raft incidents raised concerns about raft safety. This incident further highlights potential problems with these safety devices.
Celebrity Solstice Passenger Killed On Bicycle Excursion Named
A few weeks ago, we reported the tragic death of a cruise passenger that took place during a bike tour of Tauranga. Now, her name has been released, as more details of the accident come to light.
Man Jumps From the Independence of the Seas, Search Called Off
22-year-old Nathan Skokan is reported to have intentionally jumped overboard from Independece of the Seas this month. After a 38 hour search, crews were called off.
Spirit of Baltimore Captain Fell Asleep On Duty, Fatigue Was To Blame
In late August, the captain of the Spirit of Baltimore fell asleep at the wheel and crashed the boat into two recreational vessels, as well as a wharf. The case has brought the issue of fatigue to the forefront.
Northeast Harbor, Maine Opposes Potential Cruise Ships
Cruise ships can bring great economic benefit to a port of call. However, if residents of the town disapprove, and the presence of cruise ships presents potential safety hazards, it may not be the best plan, after all.
American Star Crashes Into Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida
The river cruise American Star crashed into Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge on Black Friday. The cause may have been a technical malfunction.
Norwegian Pearl Adjusts Itinerary Due to Hurricane Otto
You may have thought hurricane season was over. But, this week, Hurricane Otto proved us wrong. The Norwegian Pearl was rerouted as a result.
Carnival Valor, First Ship to Dock in Grand Bahama After Hurrican Matthew
Hurricane Matthew blew through the Caribbean roughly one month ago, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. Now, one month later, Grand Bahama welcomes the Carnival Valor as the first ship to the newly re-opened port.
Cruise Passengers Killed In Bus Crash During Excursion
This week, one cruise passenger was killed and nine others were injured in a crash during their on-shore excursion. Is it time to increase safety and screening procedures for this aspect of the cruise experience?
