Horrifying moment when cruise ship passenger ‘feeled life-threatening’
Video reveals terrifying moment cruise ship passenger ‘feared for life’: ‘Table was flying’
new york post
A passenger on Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure was injured after being caught in a storm over the weekend.
About 100 of the approximately 1,000 passengers on board were injured when the ship’s propulsion safety system activated while crossing the Bay of Biscay on Saturday, causing the ship to veer to the left and come to a halt. This region is located off the coast of France and Spain. It is famous for its rough seas..
“While the ship remained safe at all times, some guests were injured as a result of the storm,” a Saga Cruises spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “All were immediately treated by medical staff on board.”
The ship held its position and waited for the situation to subside. “It was very scary,” said passenger Jean Bendal. told the BBC. “I’m not someone who scares easily…It was very dramatic.”
Most of the injured suffered minor injuries, but five suffered more serious injuries and required treatment at the ship’s medical facilities. According to reports, the ship departed on October 24th after completing a two-week round trip cruise from Portsmouth, England to the Canary Islands. cruise mapper.
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“While it is clear that the weather is beyond our control, we would like to sincerely apologize to all those affected who have returned safely in calm seas,” the spokesperson added. Saga Cruises will contact the customer regarding compensation.
The incident occurred after a Carnival Cruise Line ship was similarly rocked by stormy weather while returning to the United States during a Bahamas cruise in May.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. Please contact us at ndiller@usatoday.com.