Cruise & maritime incidents

Icon of the Seas passenger medevac was carried out in the early hours of 2 February 2026, after two passengers reportedly developed serious pulmonary symptoms while the ship was navigating Dominican Republic territorial waters near Puerto Plata.

AIDAperla passenger medevac was conducted on 3 February 2026, after a 37-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered an apparent heart attack while the ship was at sea off Bonaire.

A 45-year-old Florida man was charged in the United States after authorities allegedly discovered child sexual abuse material on his phone following a Bahamas cruise aboard Norwegian Getaway.

A fourth gastrointestinal illness outbreak of the 2026 season was reported aboard National Geographic Sea Bird after its July 15–20 Southeast Alaska voyage, with 13 people reported ill.

A third gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard National Geographic Sea Bird affected 18 passengers during a 10–15 July 2026 voyage in Alaska.

Carnival Luminosa passenger medevac operations were carried out after a 51-year-old woman developed symptoms consistent with a stroke while the ship was off the California coast.

A crew member died after going overboard from Regal Princess near Cancun, Mexico, on 13 July 2026.

A Brilliant Lady crew member was charged in the United States following allegations of sexual assaults involving passengers during a 2026 voyage.