Cruise ships promise luxury, leisure, and escape—but sometimes, those dreams go disastrously off course. Behind the glossy brochures and endless buffets are stories of chaos, confusion, and survival ...

In December 1963, the modern cruise ship Lakonia departed Southampton on a festive Christmas voyage. Just days later, a catastrophic fire broke out, spreading rapidly through the vessel. Electrical ...

Dozens of cruise ship passengers were left stranded at sea after their 40-foot catamaran sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic, officials said. The ship, named Boca de Yuma, was traveling in ...

When a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia in late July, the level of concern you had for your own personal safety was likely based on your location. It was the sixth most severe ...

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