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30-05-2025
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Man climbs Carnival cruise ship; cruiser injured during excursion
Man climbs Carnival cruise ship; cruiser injured during excursion originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Although challenging yourself to reach new heights is encouraged on some cruise ships that feature rock climbing walls or ropes courses, attempting to scale the side of cruise ship docked in port is a very unwise decision. It's not only dangerous, but also a surefire way to get yourself man learned this the hard way recently as he channeled Spider-Man in an unauthorized cruise port stunt in Sydney, Australia's iconic Circular Quay. The incident shocked Carnival Adventure cruise passengers as well as crew and local authorities. Doug Parker shared more details on the cruise ship climber and other cruise news, including a young woman who was a tragically injured during a Bahamas excursion, on the May 19th edition of Cruise News Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Monday, May 19th. Arrested for trying to climb the side of a ship — yeah, over the weekend in Sydney, Australia, a man was caught scaling the mooring ropes of the Carnival Adventure as it was docked at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney. Video from bystanders showed a 29-year-old scaling the forward bow lines as crew and police coordinated together to bring him down safely. He was not injured but [was] arrested. He's been charged with three counts of unauthorized entry into restricted port zones. He's been released since and on conditional bail set to appear in court on June a Memphis family's graduation cruise turned tragic in the Bahamas [when] 22-year-old Hannah Smith was seriously injured after falling from an excursion boat and being struck by the propeller, which hit her lower extremities. This happened as the boat was returning to the cruise pier from an island off of Nassau. She underwent two surgeries in The Bahamas and is now back in the U.S. in critical condition with more surgeries ahead. Authorities have not said exactly how she went overboard. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with her long road to recovery. The description of this video includes a link to a Carnival cruise ship rescued five people drifting in a makeshift raft off the coast of Cuba. The Carnival Paradise, which was sailing from Tampa, spotted the group and brought them on board giving food, water, and medical attention. While some accepted the rescue, 10 others stayed in the raft and wanted to keep rolling. The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the next steps for the rescued individuals. The cruise ship continued with its cruise stocks were up on Friday. Carnival Corporation: up 1.7 percent, 23.39. Royal Caribbean: up 2 percent, 255.42. Norwegian: up 1 percent, 19.27. And Viking: up 4.4 percent, 48.23. If you have a lead on a story, let us know. Tips@ I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. Have yourself a great Monday. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on May 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Board Docked Cruise Ship
An Australian man is facing penalties after he allegedly attempted to climb aboard a docked cruise ship using mooring ropes. The unbelievable moment was caught on video and obtained by 9 News South Wales police confirmed that the incident occurred around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 17. The suspect, whom police did not identify, allegedly scaled a Carnival Adventure cruise ship which was docked at Circular Quay. When authorities arrived, they found the attempted trespasser "suspended over the water from the mooring line." Rescue workers helped to lower the line, containing the suspect, into a police boat. The man was then taken to a local police confirmed that the man has been charged with three offenses: entering a cleared zone without being screened and cleared; entering a landside restricted zone without authorization; and entering a waterside restricted zone without authorization. Carnival has declined to comment on the incident, referring to it as a 'law enforcement matter.' Those on social media were quick to defend the suspect, with many in the comments drawing parallels between the hopeful cruiser and stunt-loving actor Tom Cruise. 'Is that Tom Cruise?' someone asked. 'Tom Notgoingtocruise,' another responded. Meanwhile, several commenters insisted authorities should give the suspect 'a free holiday.' The suspect was granted conditional bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 11. So far, police have not established a motive for his actions.
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Man climbs Carnival cruise ship; cruiser injured during excursion
Although challenging yourself to reach new heights is encouraged on some cruise ships that feature rock climbing walls or ropes courses, attempting to scale the side of cruise ship docked in port is a very unwise decision. It's not only dangerous, but also a surefire way to get yourself arrested. Related: Cruise passengers arrested for smuggling 749 cases of cigarettes One man learned this the hard way recently as he channeled Spider-Man in an unauthorized cruise port stunt in Sydney, Australia's iconic Circular Quay. The incident shocked Carnival Adventure cruise passengers as well as crew and local authorities. Doug Parker shared more details on the cruise ship climber and other cruise news, including a young woman who was a tragically injured during a Bahamas excursion, on the May 19th edition of Cruise News Today. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Transcript: Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Monday, May 19th. Arrested for trying to climb the side of a ship - yeah, over the weekend in Sydney, Australia, a man was caught scaling the mooring ropes of the Carnival Adventure as it was docked at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney. Video from bystanders showed a 29-year-old scaling the forward bow lines as crew and police coordinated together to bring him down safely. He was not injured but [was] arrested. He's been charged with three counts of unauthorized entry into restricted port zones. He's been released since and on conditional bail set to appear in court on June 11th. Related: Another MSC cruise passenger arrested; Silversea cruise ship fined And a Memphis family's graduation cruise turned tragic in the Bahamas [when] 22-year-old Hannah Smith was seriously injured after falling from an excursion boat and being struck by the propeller, which hit her lower extremities. This happened as the boat was returning to the cruise pier from an island off of Nassau. She underwent two surgeries in The Bahamas and is now back in the U.S. in critical condition with more surgeries ahead. Authorities have not said exactly how she went overboard. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with her long road to recovery. The description of this video includes a link to it. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. And a Carnival cruise ship rescued five people drifting in a makeshift raft off the coast of Cuba. The Carnival Paradise, which was sailing from Tampa, spotted the group and brought them on board giving food, water, and medical attention. While some accepted the rescue, 10 others stayed in the raft and wanted to keep rolling. The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the next steps for the rescued individuals. The cruise ship continued with its itinerary. Video: Carnival cruise ship rescues refugees in distress And cruise stocks were up on Friday. Carnival Corporation: up 1.7 percent, 23.39. Royal Caribbean: up 2 percent, 255.42. Norwegian: up 1 percent, 19.27. And Viking: up 4.4 percent, 48.23. If you have a lead on a story, let us know. Tips@ I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. Have yourself a great Monday. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Man Allegedly Tries to Climb Aboard Docked Cruise Ship Using Mooring Ropes
A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged after climbing onto a cruise ship in Australia He was charged with three offenses and is due in court next month The person's identity was not publicly revealedA man was arrested in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend after video footage showed him allegedly attempting to climb a docked cruise ship using mooring ropes. In a statement to PEOPLE, the New South Wales Police Force did not identify the 29-year-old individual, but confirmed the incident happened at the overseas passenger terminal at The Rocks about 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 17. Video obtained by 9 News Sydney showed the man dangling from the vessel in broad daylight as onlookers walked by. The boat was the Carnival Adventure cruise ship at Circular Quay, 9 News reports. 'Tom notgoingtocruise,' one person quipped in the comment section. Another added, 'A normal day in Sydney.' However, the situation was no laughing matter for the police. When police arrived, they found the man "suspended over the water from the mooring line." After the line was lowered into a police boat, the man was taken to Day Street Police Station. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to New South Wales police, the man was charged with three offenses: entering a cleared zone when not screened and cleared; entering a land-side restricted zone when not authorized; and entering a water-side restricted zone when not authorized. Carnival declined to comment on the situation as it was a "law enforcement matter." Authorities did not share a motive for the man's actions. He was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on June 11. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man Allegedly Tries to Climb Aboard Docked Cruise Ship Using Mooring Ropes
A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged after climbing onto a cruise ship in Australia He was charged with three offenses and is due in court next month The person's identity was not publicly revealedA man was arrested in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend after video footage showed him allegedly attempting to climb a docked cruise ship using mooring ropes. In a statement to PEOPLE, the New South Wales Police Force did not identify the 29-year-old individual, but confirmed the incident happened at the overseas passenger terminal at The Rocks about 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 17. Video obtained by 9 News Sydney showed the man dangling from the vessel in broad daylight as onlookers walked by. The boat was the Carnival Adventure cruise ship at Circular Quay, 9 News reports. 'Tom notgoingtocruise,' one person quipped in the comment section. Another added, 'A normal day in Sydney.' However, the situation was no laughing matter for the police. When police arrived, they found the man "suspended over the water from the mooring line." After the line was lowered into a police boat, the man was taken to Day Street Police Station. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to New South Wales police, the man was charged with three offenses: entering a cleared zone when not screened and cleared; entering a land-side restricted zone when not authorized; and entering a water-side restricted zone when not authorized. Carnival declined to comment on the situation as it was a "law enforcement matter." Authorities did not share a motive for the man's actions. He was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on June 11. Read the original article on People
