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MOB incident in English Channel
AIS data indicated that the 'AIDAluna', while approaching the eastern entrance of the English Channel between the English and Dutch coasts enroute from Hamburg, has adopted a search pattern on May 21, 2026. This is a typical maneuver, commonly executed during a man overboard incident. At the time, the 'AIDAluna' was sailling at a reduced speed of just under five knots. There was a smoke flare emitting orange smoke over the water, and tender boats were deployed. An aircraft and a helicopter from the Dutch Coastguard were involved in the operation. No information is currently available regarding the condition of the individual, who is believed to have drifted in the cold waters of the English Channel for more than an hour, nor was it known whether the person was a passenger or a crew member. The Coastguard has not yet issued a statement. The individual has reportedly been airlifted to the Netherlands. The ship has resumed its voyage toward Portland, sailling at 16 knots and scheduled to reach the port on thr morning of May 22.
Cruise ship left Funchal for safety reasons early - leavving passengers behind
On the morning of Feb 25, 2026, the wind and wave conditions around the 'AIDAluna''s berth in Funchal, which was moored in the city-facing position at Praça CR7, deteriorated in a way that strong swell caused the ship to rock violently back and forth on its fenders, compromising its safety and potentially causing damage. Therefore, after careful consideration, the bridge crew decided that leaving the port early was the only safe option. They also explored the possibility of using a tender, but the conditions were unsuitable. Since the 'AIDAluna' had been in Funchal overnight, not all passengers were on board; some were ashore. These passengers were contacted by telephone and asked to return to the ship as soon as possible. Two passengers could not be reached. As the situation at the berth worsened, the decision was made to leave the port immediately, which occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. LT. AIDA Cruises took care of the stranded guests and organised their onward travel. The berths in Funchal vary in their susceptibility to certain weather and wave conditions, so unlike the 'AIDAluna', the 'Mein Schiff Relax' from TUI Cruises and the 'Marella Voyager' from Marella Cruises were able to remain at their berths, as these were more sheltered in the current situation. Guests and crew spent a day at sea in perfect weather. As an alternative to the shortened stay in Funchal, AIDA Cruises was able to arrange a stop at another port. On Feb 26, the ship called at Arrecife at 9:00 a.m. This stop was not included in the original itinerary, allowing guests to explore an additional island. AIDA Cruises has organised a shore excursion program, which has been available for booking since 11:00 a.m. After the additional stop in Lanzarote, the scheduled stop in Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura was to follow. From then on, the 'AIDAluna' resumes its regular itinerary.
Cruise ship returned to Kiel for medevac
On Sep 21, 2025, the ' AIDAluna' returned to Kiel short time after it had left its berth at Ostsee Quay at around 5 p.m. en rute to Kristiansand and Copenhagen for a medevac. The ship performed a turning maneuver at around 6:20 p.m. after a medical emergency had occurred on board. It was deemed necessary to disembark the person from the 'AIDAluna' as quickly as possible for further treatment ashore. Among several options, the decision was made to return to Kiel and dock again, as the ship was not too far away. At around 7:30 p.m., the ship berthed at the Ostsee Quay again, where the affected person was disembarked. The patient was transferred to an ambulance and transferred to hospital to further medical care on a higher level. The ship departed again at around 8 p.m. and set course for th Kristiansand, where it arrived as scheduled on Sep 23, because the delay caused by the emergency medical disembarkation, could be made up at sea.
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