Crown Princess Cruise Ship Tilts, 16 Injured In High Winds

The Crown Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, encountered severe winds off the coast of New Zealand last week, causing it to tilt dramatically and injuring 16 passengers. Winds reached approximately 86 mph, leading the ship to tilt about 14 degrees, creating chaos as pools emptied and objects flew across decks. Passenger Martin Wise described the frightening experience, stating that the tilt lasted around 40 seconds and resulted in cups and plates crashing in the dining area. Despite the incident, Princess Cruises assured that there was no structural damage and the crew responded swiftly, maintaining safety throughout the ordeal. Videos shared on social media captured the aftermath, including spilled food and flooded areas. Though alarming, Wise expressed that this experience would not deter him from future cruises, rating the incident as an '8.5 to 10' on the frightening scale.