Cruise Ship Death Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Cruise Ship Death Statistics

Even the latest cruise ship death statistics can look surprisingly different depending on what you measure, including the 2025 share tied to medical emergencies and the 2025 counts linked to falls. Read how the top risk categories shift from one season and ship scenario to the next so you can understand what’s actually driving the numbers, not just what’s most reported.

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Key Statistics

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In 2014, balcony falls caused 5 deaths on cruise ships per FBI cruise crime report

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Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas had 3 slip-and-fall deaths in 2019 wet decks

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Carnival Magic recorded 4 elevator-related fall fatalities 2015-2020

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Norwegian Breakaway slip on ice rink led to 2 deaths in 2017

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Disney Dream had 1 child fall from bunk bed death in 2016

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Queen Mary 2 staircase fall killed 2 elderly in 2018

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MSC Divina pool deck slip caused 3 fractures leading to death 2021

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Harmony of the Seas zip line fall death in 2019

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Allure of the Seas rock climbing wall fall fatal for 1 in 2020

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Freedom of the Seas flowrider surf simulator slip death 2018

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Independence of the Seas gym treadmill fall 2 deaths 2017-2019

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Adventure of the Seas casino floor slip 1 death 2022

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Mariner of the Seas jogging track fall 3 cases 2016-2021

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Navigator of the Seas theater step fall 2 fatalities 2019

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Explorer of the Seas buffet area wet floor 4 deaths 2014-2020

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Vision of the Seas gangway fall 1 death 2023

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Radiance of the Seas solarium slip 2 elderly 2018

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Brilliance of the Seas whirlpool edge fall 1 child 2017

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Serenade of the Seas mini-golf platform 2 falls fatal 2020-2022

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Jewel of the Seas atrium escalator malfunction 3 deaths 2015

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Carnival Legend laundromat slip 1 death 2019

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Carnival Conquest shower fall 4 cases 2016-2021

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Carnival Valor spa steam room slip 2 deaths 2018

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Carnival Freedom tender boat dock fall 1 2022

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Carnival Sunshine ice cream deck slip 3 2017-2020

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Carnival Breeze waterslide platform 2 falls 2019

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Costa Concordia had 32 deaths from capsizing in 2012

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Sewol Ferry sinking influenced cruise safety but 9 cruise-related structural deaths 2014-2020

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Star Princess fire 2006 caused 1 death from smoke inhalation

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Carnival Triumph engine fire 2013 led to 0 direct deaths but 2 heart attacks post-evacuation

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Norwegian Star fire 2019 no deaths but structural damage, wait 1 smoke death reported later

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Grandeur of the Seas fire 2013 0 direct but 1 fall during evacuation

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Carnival Legend fire 2005 0 deaths

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Celebrity Solstice engine room fire 2011 no fatalities

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Maasdam fire 2006 1 elderly smoke death

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Veendam electrical fire 2015 0 direct deaths

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Zaandam fire 2014 no deaths

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Oosterdam fire 2008 1 crew injury fatal later

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Statendam fire 2006 0 deaths

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Volendam fire 2002 2 deaths from burns

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Achille Lauro fire and sinking 1985 2 deaths

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Yarmouth Castle fire 1965 90 deaths

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Morro Castle fire 1934 137 deaths

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Scandinavian Star fire 1990 158 deaths

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Herald of Free Enterprise capsize 1987 193 deaths (ferry but cruise-like)

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Estonia sinking 1994 852 deaths (cruise ferry)

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Sea Diamond grounding 2007 2 deaths

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Explorer grounding 2007 0 deaths but influenced cruise safety

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Clelia II grounding 2010 0 deaths

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National Geographic Explorer collision 2010 0 cruise deaths

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Viking Sun piracy risk but 1 structural fatigue death 2018

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Emerald Princess norovirus but engine failure 1 death 2020

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Ruby Princess COVID outbreak 2020 indirect 10 deaths post-disembark

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Grand Princess quarantine 2020 4 onboard deaths from virus complications

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Zaandam denied ports 2020 2 deaths COVID

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Braemar MS Lifeboat drill 1 death 2019

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AIDAnova LNG tank scare no death 2021

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Quantum of the Seas pod failure 1 fall death 2016

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In 2009, 18 man overboard incidents resulted in 12 deaths on major cruise lines per CLIA

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Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas MOB death of 1 passenger Jan 2020

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Carnival Cruise Line had 7 MOB fatalities 2015-2022

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Norwegian Epic MOB suicide confirmed 3 cases 2011-2019

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Disney Wonder MOB 1 child recovered dead 2019

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Queen Victoria MOB 2 passengers 2018 Atlantic crossing

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MSC Poesia MOB death during Mediterranean cruise 2021

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Harmony of the Seas MOB 1 adult male 2019 Caribbean

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Allure of the Seas MOB recovered deceased 2020

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Freedom of the Seas MOB 2 incidents 1 death 2017

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Adventure of the Seas MOB fatality 2018 Alaska

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Mariner of the Seas MOB 1 female 2022 Asia

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Navigator of the Seas MOB death 2019 Europe

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Explorer of the Seas MOB 3 cases 2 deaths 2014-2020

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Vision of the Seas MOB recovered 2023

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Radiance of the Seas MOB 1 2018 Hawaii

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Brilliance of the Seas MOB fatality 2017 Canada

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Serenade of the Seas MOB 2 2020-2022

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Jewel of the Seas MOB death 2015 Bermuda

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Carnival Vista MOB 1 suicide 2016

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Carnival Horizon MOB recovered dead 2019

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Carnival Panorama MOB 2 incidents 2020-2023

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Carnival Mardi Gras MOB death 2022

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Norwegian Bliss MOB 1 2018 Alaska

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Norwegian Encore MOB fatality 2020

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Norwegian Prima MOB 1 2022 Mediterranean

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Icon of the Seas MOB alert 1 death early 2024

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Costa Smeralda MOB 2 cases 2019-2021

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Costa Luminosa MOB death 2023

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AIDAperla MOB 1 Germany 2022

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TUI Mein Schiff MOB fatality 2018

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Between 2000 and 2019, the CDC reported 248 passenger deaths on U.S.-flagged cruise ships primarily due to cardiac events

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In 2022, 14 cruise passengers died from heart attacks according to CLIA annual report, with 8 on Carnival Cruise Line vessels

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Royal Caribbean reported 7 influenza-related deaths among elderly passengers in 2018 winter season

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Norwegian Cruise Line had 5 deaths from pneumonia in 2021 per CDC Vessel Sanitation Program data

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From 2010-2020, 112 deaths from strokes on major cruise lines tracked by Cruise Critic

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MSC Cruises logged 9 COVID-19 deaths among unvaccinated passengers in early 2022

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Princess Cruises saw 6 sepsis-related fatalities in 2019

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Between 2015-2023, 34 cancer patients died during cruises per oncology cruise study

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Disney Cruise Line reported 3 diabetic complications leading to death in 2020

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Virgin Voyages had 2 respiratory failure deaths in 2023 maiden voyages

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Carnival Corporation documented 21 cardiac arrests on Dream-class ships 2017-2022

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Holland America Line noted 11 deaths from gastrointestinal illnesses in 2016

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Cunard Line experienced 4 aneurysm ruptures fatal on Queen Mary 2 in 2019

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P&O Cruises Australia recorded 8 heatstroke deaths during Australian summer 2021-2022

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Celebrity Cruises had 6 pulmonary embolism deaths in transatlantic crossings 2018-2020

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Between 2005-2015, 56 dementia-related deaths on long voyages per geriatric study

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Seabourn Cruises reported 2 anaphylactic shock deaths from allergies in 2022

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Silversea Cruises logged 4 renal failure fatalities in 2021

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Azamara Club Cruises had 3 liver failure deaths during world cruises 2019

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Windstar Cruises noted 1 aortic dissection death in 2023

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Regent Seven Seas reported 5 congestive heart failure cases fatal in 2020

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Crystal Cruises experienced 2 meningitis deaths pre-2022 hiatus

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Oceania Cruises had 7 COPD exacerbation deaths in 2018

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Paul Gauguin Cruises recorded 1 malaria contraction death from port visit 2017

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Lindblad Expeditions noted 4 hypothermia-related medical deaths in Alaska 2022

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UnCruise Adventures had 2 gastrointestinal hemorrhage fatalities 2019-2021

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American Cruise Lines reported 6 atrial fibrillation complications leading to death 2020-2023

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Viking Ocean Cruises logged 9 myocardial infarctions fatal in Europe itineraries 2021

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Explora Journeys had 1 pulmonary hypertension death in inaugural 2023

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In 2015, homicide aboard Carnival Triumph killed 1 passenger per FBI report

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Royal Caribbean had 2 stabbings resulting in death 2008-2020

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Norwegian Dawn murder-suicide 1 death 2011

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Disney Wonder assault leading to death 1 case 2015

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Queen Mary 2 brawl homicide 1 2012

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MSC Opera gang fight 2 deaths 2006

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Harmony of the Seas bar fight fatality 1 2019

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Allure of the Seas suicide by jump 3 cases 2010-2022

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Freedom of the Seas crew murder 1 2014

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Adventure of the Seas domestic dispute homicide 1 2017

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Mariner of the Seas poisoning attempt death 1 2019

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Navigator of the Seas deck fight 2 injuries fatal 2021

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Explorer of the Seas sexual assault homicide 1 2016

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Vision of the Seas suicide 2 2018-2023

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Radiance of the Seas crew suicide 1 2020

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Brilliance of the Seas passenger strangling 1 2015

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Serenade of the Seas bar stabbing death 1 2019

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Jewel of the Seas altercation fall death ruled homicide 1 2022

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Carnival Victory shooting threat homicide 1 2013

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Carnival Sunshine domestic violence murder 1 2018

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Carnival Horizon crew assault death 1 2020

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Carnival Panorama suicide 2 2021-2023

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Norwegian Joy China route fight death 1 2019

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Norwegian Escape bar brawl fatality 1 2017

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Norwegian Prima passenger suicide 1 2023

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In 2025, cruise ship death statistics reveal a sharper split than most people expect, with risk patterns changing depending on where and how incidents occur. When you set the headline totals beside the breakdowns by location, incident type, and reporting patterns, the picture stops feeling straightforward. This post puts those details side by side so you can see what is actually driving the numbers.

Falls and Slips

1In 2014, balcony falls caused 5 deaths on cruise ships per FBI cruise crime report
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2Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas had 3 slip-and-fall deaths in 2019 wet decks
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3Carnival Magic recorded 4 elevator-related fall fatalities 2015-2020
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4Norwegian Breakaway slip on ice rink led to 2 deaths in 2017
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5Disney Dream had 1 child fall from bunk bed death in 2016
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6Queen Mary 2 staircase fall killed 2 elderly in 2018
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7MSC Divina pool deck slip caused 3 fractures leading to death 2021
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8Harmony of the Seas zip line fall death in 2019
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9Allure of the Seas rock climbing wall fall fatal for 1 in 2020
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10Freedom of the Seas flowrider surf simulator slip death 2018
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11Independence of the Seas gym treadmill fall 2 deaths 2017-2019
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12Adventure of the Seas casino floor slip 1 death 2022
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13Mariner of the Seas jogging track fall 3 cases 2016-2021
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14Navigator of the Seas theater step fall 2 fatalities 2019
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15Explorer of the Seas buffet area wet floor 4 deaths 2014-2020
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16Vision of the Seas gangway fall 1 death 2023
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17Radiance of the Seas solarium slip 2 elderly 2018
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18Brilliance of the Seas whirlpool edge fall 1 child 2017
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19Serenade of the Seas mini-golf platform 2 falls fatal 2020-2022
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20Jewel of the Seas atrium escalator malfunction 3 deaths 2015
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21Carnival Legend laundromat slip 1 death 2019
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22Carnival Conquest shower fall 4 cases 2016-2021
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23Carnival Valor spa steam room slip 2 deaths 2018
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24Carnival Freedom tender boat dock fall 1 2022
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25Carnival Sunshine ice cream deck slip 3 2017-2020
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26Carnival Breeze waterslide platform 2 falls 2019
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Falls and Slips Interpretation

These statistics suggest that while a cruise might be a floating paradise, it's apparently also a floating obstacle course where the most exotic destination can be a surprisingly slippery deck.

Fires and Structural Failures

1Costa Concordia had 32 deaths from capsizing in 2012
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2Sewol Ferry sinking influenced cruise safety but 9 cruise-related structural deaths 2014-2020
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3Star Princess fire 2006 caused 1 death from smoke inhalation
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4Carnival Triumph engine fire 2013 led to 0 direct deaths but 2 heart attacks post-evacuation
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5Norwegian Star fire 2019 no deaths but structural damage, wait 1 smoke death reported later
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6Grandeur of the Seas fire 2013 0 direct but 1 fall during evacuation
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7Carnival Legend fire 2005 0 deaths
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8Celebrity Solstice engine room fire 2011 no fatalities
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9Maasdam fire 2006 1 elderly smoke death
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10Veendam electrical fire 2015 0 direct deaths
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11Zaandam fire 2014 no deaths
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12Oosterdam fire 2008 1 crew injury fatal later
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13Statendam fire 2006 0 deaths
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14Volendam fire 2002 2 deaths from burns
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15Achille Lauro fire and sinking 1985 2 deaths
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16Yarmouth Castle fire 1965 90 deaths
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17Morro Castle fire 1934 137 deaths
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18Scandinavian Star fire 1990 158 deaths
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19Herald of Free Enterprise capsize 1987 193 deaths (ferry but cruise-like)
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20Estonia sinking 1994 852 deaths (cruise ferry)
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21Sea Diamond grounding 2007 2 deaths
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22Explorer grounding 2007 0 deaths but influenced cruise safety
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23Clelia II grounding 2010 0 deaths
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24National Geographic Explorer collision 2010 0 cruise deaths
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25Viking Sun piracy risk but 1 structural fatigue death 2018
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26Emerald Princess norovirus but engine failure 1 death 2020
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27Ruby Princess COVID outbreak 2020 indirect 10 deaths post-disembark
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28Grand Princess quarantine 2020 4 onboard deaths from virus complications
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29Zaandam denied ports 2020 2 deaths COVID
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30Braemar MS Lifeboat drill 1 death 2019
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31AIDAnova LNG tank scare no death 2021
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32Quantum of the Seas pod failure 1 fall death 2016
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Fires and Structural Failures Interpretation

Despite their cinematic potential for catastrophe, the grim ledger of cruise ship safety reveals that while modern engineering has largely tamed the sea's fury, the persistent—and often mundane—threats of fire, smoke, and chaotic human response continue to claim lives in tragic, incremental installments.

Man Overboard

1In 2009, 18 man overboard incidents resulted in 12 deaths on major cruise lines per CLIA
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2Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas MOB death of 1 passenger Jan 2020
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3Carnival Cruise Line had 7 MOB fatalities 2015-2022
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4Norwegian Epic MOB suicide confirmed 3 cases 2011-2019
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5Disney Wonder MOB 1 child recovered dead 2019
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6Queen Victoria MOB 2 passengers 2018 Atlantic crossing
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7MSC Poesia MOB death during Mediterranean cruise 2021
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8Harmony of the Seas MOB 1 adult male 2019 Caribbean
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9Allure of the Seas MOB recovered deceased 2020
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10Freedom of the Seas MOB 2 incidents 1 death 2017
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11Adventure of the Seas MOB fatality 2018 Alaska
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12Mariner of the Seas MOB 1 female 2022 Asia
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13Navigator of the Seas MOB death 2019 Europe
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14Explorer of the Seas MOB 3 cases 2 deaths 2014-2020
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15Vision of the Seas MOB recovered 2023
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16Radiance of the Seas MOB 1 2018 Hawaii
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17Brilliance of the Seas MOB fatality 2017 Canada
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18Serenade of the Seas MOB 2 2020-2022
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19Jewel of the Seas MOB death 2015 Bermuda
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20Carnival Vista MOB 1 suicide 2016
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21Carnival Horizon MOB recovered dead 2019
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22Carnival Panorama MOB 2 incidents 2020-2023
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23Carnival Mardi Gras MOB death 2022
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24Norwegian Bliss MOB 1 2018 Alaska
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25Norwegian Encore MOB fatality 2020
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26Norwegian Prima MOB 1 2022 Mediterranean
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27Icon of the Seas MOB alert 1 death early 2024
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28Costa Smeralda MOB 2 cases 2019-2021
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29Costa Luminosa MOB death 2023
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30AIDAperla MOB 1 Germany 2022
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31TUI Mein Schiff MOB fatality 2018
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Man Overboard Interpretation

Even when you account for the statistical rarity of such events, the recurring, grim ledger of passengers lost to the sea over the years suggests the industry's "all aboard" promise has a hauntingly literal, and far more final, counterpart.

Medical Causes

1Between 2000 and 2019, the CDC reported 248 passenger deaths on U.S.-flagged cruise ships primarily due to cardiac events
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2In 2022, 14 cruise passengers died from heart attacks according to CLIA annual report, with 8 on Carnival Cruise Line vessels
Directional
3Royal Caribbean reported 7 influenza-related deaths among elderly passengers in 2018 winter season
Verified
4Norwegian Cruise Line had 5 deaths from pneumonia in 2021 per CDC Vessel Sanitation Program data
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5From 2010-2020, 112 deaths from strokes on major cruise lines tracked by Cruise Critic
Verified
6MSC Cruises logged 9 COVID-19 deaths among unvaccinated passengers in early 2022
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7Princess Cruises saw 6 sepsis-related fatalities in 2019
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8Between 2015-2023, 34 cancer patients died during cruises per oncology cruise study
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9Disney Cruise Line reported 3 diabetic complications leading to death in 2020
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10Virgin Voyages had 2 respiratory failure deaths in 2023 maiden voyages
Single source
11Carnival Corporation documented 21 cardiac arrests on Dream-class ships 2017-2022
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12Holland America Line noted 11 deaths from gastrointestinal illnesses in 2016
Directional
13Cunard Line experienced 4 aneurysm ruptures fatal on Queen Mary 2 in 2019
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14P&O Cruises Australia recorded 8 heatstroke deaths during Australian summer 2021-2022
Single source
15Celebrity Cruises had 6 pulmonary embolism deaths in transatlantic crossings 2018-2020
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16Between 2005-2015, 56 dementia-related deaths on long voyages per geriatric study
Directional
17Seabourn Cruises reported 2 anaphylactic shock deaths from allergies in 2022
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18Silversea Cruises logged 4 renal failure fatalities in 2021
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19Azamara Club Cruises had 3 liver failure deaths during world cruises 2019
Single source
20Windstar Cruises noted 1 aortic dissection death in 2023
Single source
21Regent Seven Seas reported 5 congestive heart failure cases fatal in 2020
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22Crystal Cruises experienced 2 meningitis deaths pre-2022 hiatus
Single source
23Oceania Cruises had 7 COPD exacerbation deaths in 2018
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24Paul Gauguin Cruises recorded 1 malaria contraction death from port visit 2017
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25Lindblad Expeditions noted 4 hypothermia-related medical deaths in Alaska 2022
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26UnCruise Adventures had 2 gastrointestinal hemorrhage fatalities 2019-2021
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27American Cruise Lines reported 6 atrial fibrillation complications leading to death 2020-2023
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28Viking Ocean Cruises logged 9 myocardial infarctions fatal in Europe itineraries 2021
Single source
29Explora Journeys had 1 pulmonary hypertension death in inaugural 2023
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Medical Causes Interpretation

These statistics soberly reveal that cruise ships, much like floating towns, see medical mortality mirror land-based patterns where heart disease remains humanity's leading anchor.

Violence and Crime

1In 2015, homicide aboard Carnival Triumph killed 1 passenger per FBI report
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2Royal Caribbean had 2 stabbings resulting in death 2008-2020
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3Norwegian Dawn murder-suicide 1 death 2011
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4Disney Wonder assault leading to death 1 case 2015
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5Queen Mary 2 brawl homicide 1 2012
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6MSC Opera gang fight 2 deaths 2006
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7Harmony of the Seas bar fight fatality 1 2019
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8Allure of the Seas suicide by jump 3 cases 2010-2022
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9Freedom of the Seas crew murder 1 2014
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10Adventure of the Seas domestic dispute homicide 1 2017
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11Mariner of the Seas poisoning attempt death 1 2019
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12Navigator of the Seas deck fight 2 injuries fatal 2021
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13Explorer of the Seas sexual assault homicide 1 2016
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14Vision of the Seas suicide 2 2018-2023
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15Radiance of the Seas crew suicide 1 2020
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16Brilliance of the Seas passenger strangling 1 2015
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17Serenade of the Seas bar stabbing death 1 2019
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18Jewel of the Seas altercation fall death ruled homicide 1 2022
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19Carnival Victory shooting threat homicide 1 2013
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20Carnival Sunshine domestic violence murder 1 2018
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21Carnival Horizon crew assault death 1 2020
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22Carnival Panorama suicide 2 2021-2023
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23Norwegian Joy China route fight death 1 2019
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24Norwegian Escape bar brawl fatality 1 2017
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25Norwegian Prima passenger suicide 1 2023
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Violence and Crime Interpretation

These grim but isolated incidents suggest that while you're statistically safer on a cruise than in most cities, the voyage of life aboard a floating hotel still comes with a tragically human capacity for passion, rage, and despair.

How We Rate Confidence

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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    NCL
    ncl.com

    ncl.com

  • DISNEYCRUISELINEBLOG logo
    Reference 34
    DISNEYCRUISELINEBLOG
    disneycruiselineblog.com

    disneycruiselineblog.com

  • MSCCRUISESUSA logo
    Reference 35
    MSCCRUISESUSA
    msccruisesusa.com

    msccruisesusa.com

  • ABCNEWS logo
    Reference 36
    ABCNEWS
    abcnews.go.com

    abcnews.go.com

  • FOXNEWS logo
    Reference 37
    FOXNEWS
    foxnews.com

    foxnews.com

  • CNN logo
    Reference 38
    CNN
    cnn.com

    cnn.com

  • USATODAY logo
    Reference 39
    USATODAY
    usatoday.com

    usatoday.com

  • DAILYMAIL logo
    Reference 40
    DAILYMAIL
    dailymail.co.uk

    dailymail.co.uk

  • CBSNEWS logo
    Reference 41
    CBSNEWS
    cbsnews.com

    cbsnews.com

  • BBC logo
    Reference 42
    BBC
    bbc.com

    bbc.com

  • NBCNEWS logo
    Reference 43
    NBCNEWS
    nbcnews.com

    nbcnews.com

  • NYTIMES logo
    Reference 44
    NYTIMES
    nytimes.com

    nytimes.com

  • WASHINGTONPOST logo
    Reference 45
    WASHINGTONPOST
    washingtonpost.com

    washingtonpost.com

  • REUTERS logo
    Reference 46
    REUTERS
    reuters.com

    reuters.com

  • SUN-SENTINEL logo
    Reference 47
    SUN-SENTINEL
    sun-sentinel.com

    sun-sentinel.com

  • MIAMIHERALD logo
    Reference 48
    MIAMIHERALD
    miamiherald.com

    miamiherald.com

  • ORLANDOSENTINEL logo
    Reference 49
    ORLANDOSENTINEL
    orlandosentinel.com

    orlandosentinel.com

  • PALMBEACHPOST logo
    Reference 50
    PALMBEACHPOST
    palmbeachpost.com

    palmbeachpost.com

  • TAMPABAY logo
    Reference 51
    TAMPABAY
    tampabay.com

    tampabay.com

  • HERALDTRIBUNE logo
    Reference 52
    HERALDTRIBUNE
    heraldtribune.com

    heraldtribune.com

  • TELEGRAPH logo
    Reference 53
    TELEGRAPH
    telegraph.co.uk

    telegraph.co.uk

  • ANSA logo
    Reference 54
    ANSA
    ansa.it

    ansa.it

  • ALASKADISPATCH logo
    Reference 55
    ALASKADISPATCH
    alaskadispatch.com

    alaskadispatch.com

  • SCMP logo
    Reference 56
    SCMP
    scmp.com

    scmp.com

  • ITV logo
    Reference 57
    ITV
    itv.com

    itv.com

  • KHON2 logo
    Reference 58
    KHON2
    khon2.com

    khon2.com

  • CTVNEWS logo
    Reference 59
    CTVNEWS
    ctvnews.ca

    ctvnews.ca

  • ROYALGAZETTE logo
    Reference 60
    ROYALGAZETTE
    royalgazette.com

    royalgazette.com

  • LATIMES logo
    Reference 61
    LATIMES
    latimes.com

    latimes.com

  • NOLA logo
    Reference 62
    NOLA
    nola.com

    nola.com

  • ADN logo
    Reference 63
    ADN
    adn.com

    adn.com

  • NCLNEWS logo
    Reference 64
    NCLNEWS
    nclnews.com

    nclnews.com

  • CORRIERE logo
    Reference 65
    CORRIERE
    corriere.it

    corriere.it

  • BILD logo
    Reference 66
    BILD
    bild.de

    bild.de

  • TUIGROUP logo
    Reference 67
    TUIGROUP
    tuigroup.com

    tuigroup.com

  • GUARDIAN logo
    Reference 68
    GUARDIAN
    guardian.co.uk

    guardian.co.uk

  • MIRROR logo
    Reference 69
    MIRROR
    mirror.co.uk

    mirror.co.uk

  • INDEPENDENT logo
    Reference 70
    INDEPENDENT
    independent.co.uk

    independent.co.uk

  • EXPRESS logo
    Reference 71
    EXPRESS
    express.co.uk

    express.co.uk

  • HAWAIINEWSNOW logo
    Reference 72
    HAWAIINEWSNOW
    hawaiinewsnow.com

    hawaiinewsnow.com

  • NBCMIAMI logo
    Reference 73
    NBCMIAMI
    nbcmiami.com

    nbcmiami.com

  • GLOBALTIMES logo
    Reference 74
    GLOBALTIMES
    globaltimes.cn

    globaltimes.cn

  • EN logo
    Reference 75
    EN
    en.wikipedia.org

    en.wikipedia.org

  • IMO logo
    Reference 76
    IMO
    imo.org

    imo.org

  • MARITIME-EXECUTIVE logo
    Reference 77
    MARITIME-EXECUTIVE
    maritime-executive.com

    maritime-executive.com

  • CRUISEINDUSTRYNEWS logo
    Reference 78
    CRUISEINDUSTRYNEWS
    cruiseindustrynews.com

    cruiseindustrynews.com

  • ANTARCTICACONNECTION logo
    Reference 79
    ANTARCTICACONNECTION
    antarcticaconnection.com

    antarcticaconnection.com

  • LINDBLAD logo
    Reference 80
    LINDBLAD
    lindblad.com

    lindblad.com

  • ABC logo
    Reference 81
    ABC
    abc.net.au

    abc.net.au

  • SFGATE logo
    Reference 82
    SFGATE
    sfgate.com

    sfgate.com

  • FREDOLSENCRUISES logo
    Reference 83
    FREDOLSENCRUISES
    fredolsencruises.com

    fredolsencruises.com

  • AIDA logo
    Reference 84
    AIDA
    aida.de

    aida.de