cruise ship accident
Tragic Incident: 80-Year-Old Australian Woman Dies After Being Left Behind by Cruise Ship on Remote Island
Oct 30, 2025 09:59 am CST
An 80-year-old Australian woman was found deceased on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef after her cruise ship, the Coral Adventurer, departed without her following an organized excursion. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including why no proper passenger count was conducted before departure. The woman's family has expressed shock and is seeking answers through a coronial inquiry.
Crew Member Overboard: Extensive Search Operation Underway in Mediterranean Sea After Viking Star Incident
Oct 28, 2025 09:27 pm CST
A crew member from the Viking Star cruise ship went missing after falling overboard while sailing between Crete and Sicily. The incident triggered an immediate search operation coordinated with the Italian Coast Guard, involving the deployment of life rings and smoke flares, as the ship carrying 925 passengers and 471 crew members circled the area repeatedly. The eight-day Mediterranean cruise had just departed from Athens when the emergency occurred.