Overview
- Roughly 55 people ended up in the water with no injuries reported, according to local reports and cruise officials.
- The 12‑metre catamaran Boca de Yuma 1 reportedly developed a leak and went down near Samaná Bay during a sunset outing.
- Dominican Navy crews deployed life rings and pulled passengers to safety, with video showing children and elderly among those in the water.
- TUI Cruises said the excursion was run by an external provider and confirmed it is coordinating with the operator and authorities.
- The port authority said the Navy is working with local officials to identify those responsible and to implement measures to prevent a repeat.