On February 24th, 2025, the Crown Princess ship experienced a brief listing in the Milford Sound (New Zealand) due to strong winds encountered during a course change.
This resulted in minor injuries to 13 passengers and 3 crew members.
The vessel sustained no structural damage and continued its voyage as scheduled.
Milford Sound is renowned for its unpredictable weather, presenting navigational challenges for vessels. Sudden wind shifts can affect ship stability, as evidenced in this incident. The crew promptly addressed the situation, ensuring passenger safety and restoring normal operations.
Crown Princess is currently on a 14-day New Zealand voyage roundtrip from Sydney (NSW Australia).
Princess Cruises issued the following statement about the incident:
“Crown Princess encountered strong winds during a course change, causing the ship to briefly tilt beyond its usual movement before stabilizing. Water from the Lido Deck pool flooded a dining area but was quickly cleaned up, and some of the shops and galleys had items coming off the shelves.”
For more Crown Princess incidents and accidents see the ship's CruiseMinus page.