Cruise Ship Tilt in New Zealand Waters Injures 16 Passengers and Crew

The Crown Princess briefly tilted 14 degrees due to strong winds, causing minor injuries and chaos onboard during its 14-day voyage.

The Crown Princess cruise ship encountered strong winds near Milford Sound, New Zealand, on February 25, causing it to tilt 14 degrees temporarily.
Thirteen passengers and three crew members sustained minor injuries, with no structural damage reported to the ship.
Footage showed passengers clinging to tables as water from an overflowing pool flooded parts of the ship, while items in shops and the kitchen were strewn across the floor.
The ship's crew acted quickly to stabilize the vessel, and Princess Cruises stated that the safety of the ship was never compromised.
The cruise, which started in Sydney, continued its journey as planned and is set to complete its 14-day round trip on March 8.