Carnival Sensation to the rescue

[jimbo5544]

Pretty cool

 

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23707-carnival-sensation-to-the-rescue.html

[Stick93]

That's one way to get yourself on a cruise ship!

[puppycanducruise]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[coscab]

Thought this was interesting, right place at the right time      https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/carnival-cruise-ship-rescue-florida/index.html

 

[joeyancho]

I'm guessing Cuban refugees.  

[poz222]

Boat originating in Bahamas... most likely Haitian. Happens often on Palm Beach Coast 

[Moviela]

I wonder if they were treated to dinner at the steakhouse?

 

Mariners of every stripe care for one another at sea.

[Roger88]

Its not something new. These huge cruisers (especially those cruising in the Mediterranean) always pick up one or two boats with refuges.  Its so sad that some enjoy luxurious stay on an expensive cruiser, while others have to survive on the boat searching for a better life. Hope these people will be of help when they arrive to the western world 

[skridge]

This is a nice story during a very dark time for the industry.  Good to see.

[Tapi]

On 10/20/2020 at 5:24 AM, Roger88 said:

Its not something new. These huge cruisers (especially those cruising in the Mediterranean) always pick up one or two boats with refuges. 

I sailed  on the Allure of the Seas in 2011. Our ship performed a rescue as we sailed from Cozumel to Ft Lauderdale. Truly one of the most memorable things I’ve ever witnessed at sea. Mind boggling to see two completely different worlds colliding. 

Edited October 25, 2020 by Tapi

[Elbozi]

Was on Disney Fantasy and they plucked a few guys out of the ocean.   This was back in 2016 I think, those guys get a ride right back to Cuba from what I understand.

Edited October 25, 2020 by Elbozi

[KmomChicago]

On 10/20/2020 at 3:19 AM, Moviela said:

I wonder if they were treated to dinner at the steakhouse?

 

Mariners of every stripe care for one another at sea.

 

Food in the crew mess is reported to be decent as well; certainly seems likely they were at least brought a meal of some sort.

[KmomChicago]

On 10/24/2020 at 10:03 PM, Tapi said:

I sailed  on the Allure of the Seas in 2011. Our ship performed a rescue as we sailed from Cozumel to Ft Lauderdale. Truly one of the most memorable things I’ve ever witnessed at sea. Mind boggling to see two completely different worlds colliding. 

 

 

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