Norwegian Viva Reportedly Involved in Corfu Mooring Incident Injuring Passenger – 30 June 2026

A cruise ship reportedly identified as Norwegian Viva was involved in a mooring incident at Port Kerkyra in Corfu, Greece, in which a passenger fell into the harbour and sustained minor injuries.

The incident occurred late on 30 June 2026, while strong winds affected the port. The vessel’s mooring lines reportedly parted as it lay alongside the quay. As the ship moved away from the berth, the gangway shifted, and a 56-year-old passenger from New Zealand lost her footing and fell into the water.

Crew members and port personnel recovered the passenger from the harbour. She received initial treatment at the scene before being taken to Corfu General Hospital, where she was treated for minor facial and bodily injuries. Greek authorities detained the Italian captain on allegations of endangering passengers and examined whether appropriate safety measures had been implemented. The captain was later released without restriction, and the ship continued its voyage. The vessel was not officially identified by authorities; CruiseMapper attributed it to Norwegian Viva using AIS data, while Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that one of its ships had separated from the pier. No deaths were reported.

• Strong winds were reported at Port Kerkyra when the mooring lines parted.
• A 56-year-old passenger fell into the harbour and was treated for minor injuries.
• Port personnel and crew members recovered the passenger and arranged medical care.
• The vessel’s identity was not officially confirmed by authorities.