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Royal Caribbean Cruise Tilted by Freak Winds and Brothers Set Ambitious Pacific Row
3 days ago
- A Royal Caribbean cruise ship tilted 45 degrees due to an 86 mph crosswind near Tenerife, causing panic.
- Passengers aboard the Explorer of the Seas experienced a Titanic-like ordeal with screaming and crashing items.
- The terrifying tilting incident on the cruise lasted approximately three minutes, leading some to fear for their lives.
- Canadian passenger Dan So captured video footage of the chaos, showing advertising boards hitting and scaring passengers.
- Only one passenger was injured, necessitating a stop in Las Palmas, Spain, for medical care before continuing the journey.
- Royal Caribbean instructed passengers to remain in their cabins for safety checks during the aftermath of the storm.
- The cruise line's response highlighted the dangers of sudden squalls at sea and the impact of climate change on sailing.
- The MacLean brothers plan a 14,000-mile rowing journey across the Pacific to raise £1 million for clean water by 2025.
- Their preparation for the Pacific journey includes rigorous 16-hour rowing sessions, aiming to break records and raise funds.
- Video clips of the cruise incident highlight the dramatic nature of sea travel and the power of natural forces at play.