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close up of a lifebuoy attached to the taffrail

Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Veteran Sailor

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

In a remarkable display of maritime solidarity, a luxury cruise ship diverted from its path to rescue a 74-year-old Canadian sailor stranded in the Pacific Ocean. While navigating his 29-foot sailboat, the Alice, from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, British Columbia, Read More …

Tragic Passenger Incident At Italian Cruise Port

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

Costa Cruises has confirmed the death of a 50-year-old German passenger following an incident at the Port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, on February 6, 2026. The individual reportedly fell from the Costa Smeralda while the vessel was docked at Pier Read More …