Overboard Passenger Speaks About His Experience
The 28 year old Alabama man that wound up overboard from Carnival Valor the day before Thanksgiving is speaking out. In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America, the passenger shared his tale of survival and good fortune.
The man was reported missing by his sister on Thanksgiving afternoon. And missing he was, treading water in the Gulf of Mexico after going overboard. After spending almost 20 hours in the gulf, he was spotted by a tanker that signaled the Coast Guard, which had already combed over 7,000 square miles searching for the missing man.
He said it’s still a mystery how he ended up overboard.
American Woman Killed By Rogue Wave on Expedition Ship
An American woman was killed when expedition ship Viking Polaris was hit with a rogue wave last week off the coast of Ushuaia, Argentina.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, when a massive wave crashed into the side of the ship, breaking the windows in multiple cabins. The 62 year old American was killed from the broken glass, while four other passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Viking Polaris, which debuted earlier this year, is spending its inaugural Antarctica season sailing between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
STORY: American Passenger Killed By Rogue Wave on Cruise Ship
Princess Cruises to Return to Japan Next Year
After three years, Princess Cruises will be returning to Japan this coming March.
The Japanese-built ship Diamond Princess will head back to homeport in Japan, operating 43 unique itineraries ranging from five to 19 days long. The ship’s return will coincide with its 10th anniversary of sailing from Yokohama and Kobe.
Guests who want to explore more of Japan can take a 13 or 14-day cruise tour, which combines a multiple-night land tour with a cruise.
STORY: Princess Cruises Details Return to Japan This Winter
