What began as a dream vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon turned into a terrifying ordeal when the cruise ship suffered a sudden engine failure in the middle of the Caribbean on Sunday night. More than 4,000 passengers and crew were left stranded without power for over 18 hours, facing sweltering heat, limited food supplies, and growing panic.
According to eyewitness accounts, the ship began to shudder violently before the lights went out. “It was pitch black. People were screaming, and no one knew what was happening,” said passenger Linda McAllister. Crew members scrambled to maintain order as emergency protocols were activated.
The ship drifted aimlessly as communication systems failed, preventing passengers from contacting loved ones. Food stations quickly ran out of supplies, and toilets overflowed due to loss of water pressure. Several passengers reportedly fainted from heat exhaustion.
Carnival Cruise Line released a statement confirming the engine malfunction and apologized for the “unexpected disruption,” promising full investigations and compensation for affected guests. Tugboats eventually reached the vessel, towing it safely back to port.
This latest incident raises serious questions about cruise ship safety and the preparedness of major operators to handle emergencies at sea.
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