Carnival cruise ship floods after its battered in storm off Charleston

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• Anti-Israel protesters carry flares to march on NYPD HQ after over 150 arrested at NYU
• People pretend to be seagulls
• More cruise ships are under CDC investigation following COVID-19 outbreaks on board
• Voyager of the Seas Encounters Storm
• Hike Canaveral Seashore’s Klondike Beach: A 13-mile trek along wild Florida coastline
• Storm floods cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico

All 27 passengers were taken aboard, fed and checked by medical personnel, the outlet reported. A Carnival cruise ship rescued 27 Cuban nationals found adrift and signalling for help roughly 20 miles west of Cuba this weekend. Most lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Cruise ships are allowed to relax measures such as mask use if at least 95% of passengers and 95% of crew are fully vaccinated. In another bizarre incident, a sudden turn caused a pool to overflow on Harmony of the Seas in January 2023, creating a six-deck waterfall in the ship’s center space.

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Because the ships were heading back to their homeport, they were not able to adjust their route as significantly as if the incidents happened mid-cruise, when a port of call could be rescheduled or cancelled. As is standard procedure, the open decks were closed during the storm and for a period of time afterward while safety checks were performed and the area was cleaned up. Videos and photos shared to different social media sites also show flooding in both public areas and guest staterooms, as well as passengers milling about in general confusion as the situation evolved. Guests onboard reported that some individuals were injured by slot machines falling, but no severe injuries have been reported. For reasons unclear, two of Russia's sanctioned military supply ships have had to make a heroic journey around Europe after their latest run to the naval base at Tartus, Syria. The freighter Sparta IV has traveled back and forth between Russia and Tartus for years, moving equipment and stores for the Russian military.

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The captain came to speak with Cox and other guests holed up in the ship’s Liquid Lounge. He informed them that the vessel had taken on water and that bad weather had changed their route, though Cox said the captain did not get specific. Cox and her family did not hear any other official updates from the line, but the crew distributed bottled water and a small number of blankets to passengers.

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Crew members reacted quickly to clean up, including putting towels down to soak up water in flooded areas and to ensure flooring was safe for guests. Security was stationed around the ship to reassure guests and offer guidance as needed. Cox said the cruise line did not initially offer her a refund or other compensation, despite her belongings getting wet, including large suitcases the crew had stored ahead of disembarkation. She contacted Carnival when she got home and said she didn’t hear back until Wednesday morning, when a guest services representative asked to set up a call. In the second project, they report the design has been greatly improved in terms of the size of the ship, cabin layout, systems configuration, and specification standards.

Since Christmas, the state's 7-day average of daily cases has surpassed previous records set during last summer's surge, rising to 29,400 infections. The Sunshine-class Carnival Radiance was formerly Carnival Victory before a tremendous $200 million (USD) transformation in 2021. The 101,509-gross-ton ship can welcome 2,984 guests at double occupancy, or up to 3,873 guests when fully booked when all berths filled (not flooded). The cruise was announced and bookings opened in late 2021, and great anticipation has been building for the sailing – one of the longest world cruises in history. Guests who are unable to commit to the entire voyage can also join in different segments.

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Similarly, guests may be advised to stay off their private balconies or verandahs during bad weather, especially as these areas can be prone to flooding when waves are high or rainfall is intense. Despite the difficult seas, the ship was able to return to Galveston as planned, and departed on her next sailing – another 5-night Western Caribbean sailing – without problems. He added there were "high winds on the deck… platters of food crashing to the floor in the buffet, liquor and other glass breaking, water coming in through the balconies and flooding." Footage has emerged of a cruise ship being flooded during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico - causing water to flow into people's cabins. The Global Times newspaper quoted researchers highlighting the rapid growth in China’s cruise market, a view echoed by the Western executives at the recent Seatrade Cruise Global conference. Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises noted that the market was beginning to reopen after the pandemic and that it has developed with the first direct sales and travelers interested in experiences.

The spokesperson added that the Carnival Sunshine is now sailing on a five-day Bahamas cruise and will return to Charleston on Thursday. Throughout the storm, several passengers also complained they were starting to feel sick due to the boat’s rough movements. The storm was likely the same squall line that Carnival Dream also passed through when guests and crew members were advised to stay in their cabins. The footage emerged after another Royal Caribbean ship, Serenade of the Seas, reportedly flooded last month. The vessel was on its way back to Galveston, Texas, as part of a five-night trip to Cozumel, Mexico, according to USA Today. As she and her family got out of bed, they stepped into what she estimated was 2 to 4 inches of water.

"What we endured is indescribable, not only to feel it yourself but to hear and see it set in on every single person around you from adult, child, and the elderly is something I will never forget," Seifert-alicea told WCIV-TV. The dark portion of the carpet shows where the floodwater flowed into the cabin from the balcony. Another passenger, Christa Seifert-Alicea, said they didn’t receive word from the captain or crew for more than 12 hours. Water flowed into rooms and sunbeds were strewn across the deck as the vessel was battered by the fierce weather conditions. "The captain apologized for what occurred on board, a burst pipe due to a large amount of rainwater, and our Guest Care team has followed up as well, sending a letter and issuing a credit for those inconvenienced," he said. A Carnival Cruise Line ship faced flooding on its way back to Miami over the weekend.

“It’s just one of them unlucky experiences that occurs once in a while,” he told CBS News. “Myself being in emergency services and retired, I knew nobody was going to come rescue us with winds over 40 knots,” he told CBS News. The Carnival Sunshine is currently departing on a cruise to the Bahamas that will last for a total of five days and will arrive back in Charleston on Thursday. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas first encountered hail as the ship was heading back to its home port of Galveston, Texas.

Carnival Cruise Line told Insider in a statement that the ship's "return to Charleston was impacted by the weather and rough seas on Saturday." GALVESTON, Texas – A ferocious storm that struck a cruise ship while in the Gulf of Mexico Friday left at least one cabin flooded as torrential rains poured down. Terrified passengers on a Carnival cruise were left vomiting after a torrential storm pounded the ship in South Carolina — flooding the vessel and ripping doors off their hinges. The vessel was listed noticeably, and furniture on the open decks was tossed about, while indoor lounges had broken glassware and other damage.

Water pipes can burst, drains clog, sprinklers malfunction, and other incidents happen that cause such unexpected waterlogging. No information is available about whether or not impacted guests are being compensated for any damage to their possessions or if any other compensation for the unusual circumstances has been offered. It should be noted that Deck 7 is well above the waterline and there is no indication at all that there was any structural breach on the ship at any time. Nearly a dozen crew members are busy in the hallway with cleanup efforts in the longer video, using specialized vacuums and squeegees to contain the deluge.

The flooding is the result of stormy weather with strong winds as the ship makes her way down the coast of Brazil and Uruguay, between her port visits to Rio de Janeiro on December 31 and Montevideo on January 4. "The weather was unexpectedly strong, causing conditions that were rougher than forecasted," the statement continues. @Carnival maybe you should have a pilot onboard so we didn’t have to sit and drift for 6 hours waiting. Carnival Sunshine, which was headed to Charleston from the Bahamas, arrived behind schedule, according to the spokesperson. The ship needed to suspend service in several of the crew cabins due to water damage, and the ship’s next voyage was also delayed.

It is unknown whether guests onboard Voyager of the Seas were similarly asked to return to their staterooms during the roughest weather. Voyager of the Seas had to sail through a severe sudden storm over the weekend, causing flooding and interior damage on the ship. The news comes after Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas, which is now operating the nine-month Ultimate World Cruise, also experienced flooding after rough weather off the coast of South America in January. Earlier this month, Norwegian canceled numerous voyages because of "ongoing travel restrictions." A 12-day trip on the Norwegian Pearl was also cut short because of circumstances related to Covid-19, the cruise line said. "Tomorrow will really be the only nice day to enjoy the outdoors and after that, we will be stuck inside. With limited shows, small crowds, and nothing to do. I’m upset," Focaraccio told the news outlet. Aimee Focaraccio told USA Today that she boarded the ship on Sunday for her birthday cruise.