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Introduction
A fire aboard Amadea prompted the evacuation of approximately 320 passengers while the cruise ship was docked at Rønne, Denmark, on September 14, 2026. The fire was reported in a linen-storage compartment, and emergency services attended the vessel at the cruise quay.
The fire was brought under control within about 10 minutes. Authorities reported that no passenger or crew injury occurred, while police began examining the cause.
Fire and Emergency Call
The alarm was received by Bornholm Police at 7:21 am. At that time Amadea, a Bahamas-flagged vessel operated by Phoenix Reisen, was alongside the Rønne cruise quay.
The source account identifies the affected area as a compartment used for linen storage. It does not identify the ignition source, the extent of smoke or fire damage, or whether any part of the ship’s accommodation or public areas was affected.
Passenger Evacuation
About 320 passengers left the ship during the response. Police said all evacuees were safe and in good condition after the incident. The report does not state whether the full passenger complement was ashore at any stage, how long the evacuation lasted, or where passengers were accommodated while the response continued.
Amadea can accommodate around 600 passengers, but the available account does not confirm the number of passengers or crew aboard at the time. No death or personal injury was reported.
Response at the Cruise Quay
Police officers, firefighters and personnel from the Danish Emergency Management Agency attended the terminal. Rønne Port staff assisted by directing emergency vehicles along the access route to the ship.
The Bornholm Fire Service said the crew conducted the evacuation efficiently and helped responders find the affected area. That assistance allowed firefighters to reach the compartment promptly and bring the blaze under control.
Cause Investigation
Once the immediate danger had passed, Bornholm Police opened an investigation into the cause. The source does not report a preliminary cause, fault finding, repair plan or decision about whether the ship’s itinerary was altered.
It would be premature to attribute the fire to equipment, electrical failure, crew conduct or any other cause before authorities publish further findings.
Information Not Reported
The available information does not identify the exact damage, firefighting method, number of crew on board, repair cost, classification-society involvement or onward sailing arrangements. It also does not report pollution, evacuation by sea, hospital treatment, or a cancellation of the voyage.
- Ship: Amadea
- Incident date: September 14, 2026
- Location: Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark
- Incident type: Fire in linen-storage compartment
- Passengers evacuated: Approximately 320
- Reported deaths: None
- Reported injuries: None
Operational Outcome
The Amadea fire was extinguished while the ship was alongside in Rønne, and the evacuated passengers were reported safe. The event is recorded as a shipboard fire with no reported injuries or deaths. The cause and any subsequent operational effect had not been reported.