Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Four Passengers from Stranded Catamaran in Atlantic Ocean

A sophisticated Disney cruise ship swiftly responded to a distress call from a catamaran in the Atlantic, successfully rescuing four individuals on a fateful Sunday. The 50-foot Serenity, situated 265 miles away from Bermuda, signaled for assistance at 8:30 a.m., prompting a coordinated response from the Coast Guard out of Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Coast Guard's Alert

The Disney Treasure, located 80 miles from the distressed catamaran, promptly altered its course and reached the Serenity between 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., according to the Coast Guard.

Successful Rescues

Upon approaching the catamaran, the Treasure launched a lifeboat, enabling the safe transfer of all four Serenity passengers to the cruise ship. Captain Marco Nogara of the Disney Treasure, expressed gratitude for the successful

Temporary Solutions

rescue, commending the crew for their skillful execution of the operation was aided by a bilge pump, which provided temporary relief to the flooding situation. However, it proved to be an insufficient long-term solution, as the Serenity struggled to manage the overwhelming influx of water. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills highlighted the temporary nature of the bilge pump's effectiveness in controlling the flooding.

The Disney Treasure, reportedly newly constructed, was on a journey from Eemshaven, Netherlands, to its future station in Port Canaveral, Florida when it received the unexpected call for duty. This timely response underscored the preparedness of the Disney Treasure, which was en route across the Atlantic Ocean in anticipation of its inaugural season scheduled for December.

The Disney Treasure is slated to commence its inaugural passenger journey on December 21, embarking on a seven-night cruise encompassing stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Castaway Cay, Bahamas. The state-of-the-art ship, boasting 1,250 passenger cabins, is valued at approximately $1.1 billion and was constructed by the renowned Meyer Werft in Germany.