Cruiser Arrested After Jumping Overboard Royal Caribbean Ship to Avoid $16,000 Debt
- A recent guest of Rhapsody of the Seas, named Jey González-Díaz, jumped overboard during disembarkation in Puerto Rico.
- Allegedly, the suspect pulled the dangerous stunt to avoid paying the cruise line over $16,000 in debt that he had racked up in the casino.
- Making matters worse, González-Díaz stole his brother’s identity in order to embark on the Southern Caribbean sailing.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Cruise Guest Arrested While Embarking a Cruise Ship at Norfolk
- A Virginia Beach resident was arrested on felony charges while attempting to board a cruise ship at the Norfolk Cruise Port on August 23, 2025.
- The man was caught after he was connected to an active warrant by US Customs and Border Patrol agents during the routine security screening.
- It’s unclear which cruise ship the suspect was intending to board, as both Carnival Sunshine and ACL American Patriot were in the port that day.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Port Worker Dies After Loading Cruise Ship Luggage in Greece
- A 62-year-old dock worker collapsed while loading and unloading luggage at the Port of Piraeus and later died.
- Two cruise ships were embarking and debarking guests when the tragedy happened on September 1, 2025.
- The worker, who received CPR and was taken to a nearby hospital, was not an employee of the port but rather of a private company.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Holland America Line Ship Rescues Sailors From Sinking Boat
- Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam allegedly came to the aid of two sailors in distress under the direction of the US Coast Guard.
- The cruise ship kept the two sailors safe, who had to abandon a sinking craft, until they could be handed over to Coast Guard officials.
- The good deed has not negatively impacted the itineraries for either of the two Canada-bound sailings that are being operated simultaneously.ave?
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
New Celebrity River Ships to Feature Magic Edge Dining and Expanded Decks
- Celebrity River Cruises unveiled design details of its first two ships, along with their names: Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker.
- In a concept borrowed from Celebrity Cruises’ Magic Carpet venue, the new river ships will feature Magic Edge, a cantilevered dining platform.
- The river brand will offer 33 7-night voyages along the Rhine and Danube rivers starting in 2027.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Cruise Passenger Killed in Vehicle Incident in Ketchikan, Alaska
- A 57-year-old female cruise passenger passed away after a freak vehicle accident in Ketchikan, Alaska on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
- The vehicle crashed through a fence and ended up in nearby Ketchikan Creek. Bystanders intervened to rescue the driver.
- Five cruise ships were in port on Thursday but no cruise line has released a statement to confirm which vessel the guest was sailing on.n.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
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