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Port and weather disruption

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  1. Weather

    Cruise Ship Passengers Caught in Giant Wave Incident at Tenerife Port – 8 November 2025

    On 8 November 2025, a large coastal surge struck the seafront promenade at Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, sweeping multiple people into the water.

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    Europe Tenerife Filed
  2. Weather

    Storm Forces Delay of MSC Preziosa’s Scheduled Call at Salvador de Bahia – 21–22 October 2025

    MSC Preziosa · MSC Cruises

    On 21 October 2025, the MSC Preziosa, a large transatlantic cruise vessel operated by MSC Cruises, was unable to berth at Salvador de Bahia as scheduled due to severe weather conditions along Brazil's northeastern coastline.

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    Americas Salvador de Bahia, Brazil Filed
  3. Port disruption

    Southampton Police Evacuate P&O Ventura Following Explosive Claim – 9 August 2025

    Ventura · P&O Cruises

    On 9 August 2025, P&O Cruises' Ventura and Southampton's Mayflower Terminal were evacuated following a security alert.

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    Europe Mayflower Terminal, Southampton Filed
  4. Port disruption

    Environmental Protest Delays Celebrity Eclipse Docking in Amsterdam – 3 August 2025

    Celebrity Eclipse · Celebrity Cruises

    On 3 August 2025, the cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse experienced a two-hour docking delay at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam due to a coordinated environmental protest by Extinction Rebellion activists.

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    Europe Passenger Terminal Amsterdam Filed
  5. Weather

    Storm Floris Causes Disruption to Irish Sea Ferry Services – 4 August 2025

    On 4 August 2025, Storm Floris brought gale-force winds to the Irish Sea, causing significant disruption to ferry services operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between the Isle of Man and north-west England.

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    Europe Irish Sea Filed
  6. Weather

    Silversea’s Silver Cloud Excursion Stranded by Rapid Tide Off Adele Island

    Silver Cloud · Silversea Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group)

    On 27 June 2025, approximately 70 passengers and 10 expedition guides from the Silver Cloud, operated by Silversea Cruises, became stranded near Adele Island off Western Australia's Kimberley coast due to an unexpectedly swift tidal drop.

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    Pacific Adele Island, Kimberley coast Filed
  7. Weather

    Carnival Panorama Alters Mexican Riviera Itinerary Due to Hurricane Barbara

    Carnival Panorama · Carnival Cruise Line

    On 12 June 2025, the Carnival Panorama altered its 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise itinerary in response to Hurricane Barbara, which formed southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico and reached Category 1 hurricane strength on 9 June 2025.

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    Americas Mexican Riviera, southwest of Manzanillo Filed
  8. Weather

    MSC Seascape Breaks Mooring Ropes at Ocean Cay Bahamas Amid Sudden Squall

    MSC Seascape

    On 31 May 2025 , the MSC Seascape experienced a mooring failure while docked at Ocean Cay, Bahamas , due to a sudden squall that brought high winds strong enough to snap mooring lines and dislodge the gangway into the water.

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    Americas Ocean Cay, Bahamas Filed

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