Cruise news (deaths-tagged)
- Accidents
Fatal ferryboat accident outside Cairo (Egypt) leaves 10 dead
A ferryboat carrying day workers sank in the Nile River just outside Cairo (Egypt's capital), resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives out...
February 27, 2024 - Accidents
72-year-old American passenger dies after falling overboard from MSC World Europa ship in Valletta...
A 72-year-old American individual passed away on Wednesday, February 14, following an incident aboard a passenger ship in the Grand Harbour (Valletta...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger on Royal Caribbean's Serenade OTS passes away during World Cruise
A passenger aboard one of RCI-Royal Caribbean's prominent global voyages has passed away this week, as confirmed by the company. An unnamed guest...
February 14, 2024 - Accidents
16-year-old passenger dies in balcony fall on Royal Caribbean's Allure OTS
Onboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Allure of the Seas, a tragic incident occurred resulting in the untimely death of a 16-year-old passenger...
February 13, 2024 - Accidents
Mojo Nixon (singer) died on NCL's cruise ship Norwegian Pearl
Renowned American alternative musician, actor, and DJ Mojo Nixon (Neill Kirby McMillan Jr/1957-2024) has passed away at the age of 66. Nixon, best...
February 10, 2024 - Accidents
Spanish authorities probe crew death on Balearia's Napoles ferry
Spanish maritime authorities have initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the recent passing of a crew member aboard the 2002-built...
February 10, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry collision: Captain and 3rd Mate lost at sea south of Manila, Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard has provided details regarding an unfortunate incident involving a small passenger ferry and a fast water taxi on January...
February 2, 2024 - Accidents
44-year-old passenger dies after falling from Stena Estrid ferry near Liverpool
A tragic incident unfolded near Liverpool as a 44-year-old man, hailing from north Wales, fell from the Stena Estrid ferry during its journey from...
January 21, 2024 - Accidents
Man overboard incident disrupts MSC Preziosa's New Year's Eve cruise to Rio
Amidst a New Year's Eve cruise to Rio de Janeiro, a deliberate act unfolded as a man intentionally jumped overboard, prompting a midnight disruption...
January 1, 2024 - Accidents
40-year-old passenger intentionally jumps from MSC Armonia ship
In a distressing incident at sea, a 40-year-old man plunged overboard from an MSC Cruises ship on Wednesday, December 13th, marking the second such...
December 17, 2023 - Accidents
Hellenic Spirit ferry strikes Superfast II and Aegean Tiffany during arrival at Port Patras (Greece)
The Greek ferry Hellenic Spirit collided with the Superfast II ferry and Aegean Tiffany (2004-built oil tanker/IMO 9314478) during its arrival at...
November 29, 2023 - Accidents
Teenager dies after falling from balcony aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure OTS
A tragic incident unfolded aboard the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas on Saturday, November 25, resulting in the death of a 16...
November 28, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Preziosa cruise ship rescues 6 fishermen near Jorge Grego Island/Ilha Grande (Brazil)
The cruise ship MSC Preziosa undertook a rescue operation near Jorge Grego Island/Ilha Grande (Angra dos Reis, Brazil), saving 6 fishermen from a...
November 20, 2023 - Accidents
Crew member goes overboard from MSC Seascape en route to Puerto Plata
Last night, November 14, a crew member went overboard from the cruise ship MSC Seascape while en route from San Juan Puerto Rico to Puerto Plata...
November 15, 2023 - Accidents
Male passenger reported overboard from Carnival Glory cruise ship
The US Coast Guard has confirmed that air crews conducted an extensive search off Louisiana's coast on Monday, November 13 after a Houma man was...
November 14, 2023