A cruiser was reported to have fallen overboard from a ship carrying British passengers. Travelers aboard the Norwegian Jewel, en route from Barcelona to Miami, were awoken at 2 am by the announcement of “code Oscar starboard” signaling a maritime emergency for a person overboard. One passenger disclosed that cruise staff had verified the incident, and the ship was engaged in a search and rescue operation, currently navigating the Atlantic Ocean.
The Norwegian cruise ship departed from Barcelona on October 15, 2025. An anonymous British passenger recounted being asleep in their cabin when the captain broadcasted the emergency signal “code Oscar starboard.” Subsequently, an announcement confirmed the overboard situation, prompting the vessel to continue circling in search efforts.
Norwegian Cruise Line has been approached for a statement regarding the incident. Stay updated on major stories of the day by subscribing to email alerts.