Overview

• The Enchantment of the Seas diverted from its route between Tampa and Costa Maya to steer clear of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda.
• Passengers’ footage shared via Cruise News Today shows a rescue craft reaching a makeshift raft that witnesses said was starting to fall apart.
• Crew brought roughly 10–12 people aboard and provided water, with reports placing the encounter in the Caribbean Sea off Mexico between Mexico and Cuba.
• Royal Caribbean has not issued an official comment, and there is no confirmed information on the individuals’ identities or transfer to authorities.
• Coverage notes cruise ships typically hand rescued people to officials near shore, and cites a February case when Brilliance of the Seas picked up 11 in the Gulf of Mexico.