Princess Cruises ship tilts in New Zealand due to strong winds
A Princess Cruises ship in New Zealand tilted due to strong winds, causing minor injuries but no structural damage. The incident lasted around 40 seconds, with items flying around and crashing sounds heard. Despite the scare, passengers like Martin Wise are not deterred from cruising.
Key Points
- Ship tilted due to 75 knot winds, reaching 14 degrees
- Incident lasted about 40 seconds
- Passenger Martin Wise described the frightening experience
Pros
- Quick response from crew to stabilize the ship
- No structural damage to the ship
- Passengers only suffered minor injuries
Cons
- Items flying around and crashing sounds heard during the incident
- Some areas of the ship affected by water from the pool