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Man-Overboard Alarm on Disney Wish Near Nassau Appears to Be False

Passenger reports describe a turnaround with rescue-boat searches followed by a muster that accounted for all guests.

Overview

  • Passengers said the alarm sounded about an hour after the ship left Nassau around 5:30 p.m. local time, roughly 15 miles north of the port.
  • The captain ordered guests to muster stations for a headcount, which passengers reported eventually showed everyone on board.
  • Accounts described the ship turning back, life rings thrown over the port side, and two rescue boats launched with search lights sweeping the water.
  • One rescue boat reportedly returned with crew while the other continued searching before updates characterized the incident as a likely false alarm.
  • Coverage is based on passenger posts on Reddit and DISBoards, and there was no official confirmation from Disney Cruise Line or maritime authorities at the time of reporting.