Carnival Radiance Crew Rescues 25 Stranded at Sea Including Children

On 25 May 2024, the cruise ship Carnival Radiance responded to a distress call and successfully rescued 25 individuals, including three children, who were stranded on a small motorized boat while the vessel was en route from Los Angeles to Mexico. All rescued persons were provided with immediate medical assistance, food, and water by the ship's crew, and were later transferred to a US Coast Guard vessel for transport ashore.

The Carnival Radiance altered course upon receiving GPS coordinates from the US Coast Guard and completed the rescue operation without further delay to its scheduled itinerary.

The US Coast Guard issued a distress call with GPS coordinates to the location of the stranded motorized boat. The Carnival Radiance quickly altered course and reached the small vessel, rescuing all 25 individuals aboard. The ship's crew provided immediate medical assistance, food, and water to the rescued persons. Following the rescue, arrangements were made for a rendezvous with a US Coast Guard vessel, which then transported the rescued individuals ashore.

Rescued individuals

• 25 total rescued from the stranded motorized boat, including 3 children

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• None reported.

Rescued

• All 25 individuals safely rescued and transferred to US Coast Guard vessel for transport ashore.

The US Coast Guard coordinated the rescue operation by providing GPS coordinates to the Carnival Radiance. The cruise ship responded immediately, altering course to reach the stranded vessel. Following the rescue and provision of immediate care, the US Coast Guard vessel took custody of the rescued individuals for transport to shore.

The Carnival Radiance continued its voyage without further delay, maintaining its scheduled 3-day Baja Mexico Cruise itinerary including the stop in Ensenada, Mexico. The incident demonstrated the preparedness and humanitarian commitment of the ship's crew in responding to emergency situations at sea.