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Cruise ship rescued six Cuban migrants
On Feb. 15, 2026, the 'Radiance of the Seas' spotted a small boat that appeared to be adrift, while sailing near the western tip of Cuba on its way to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands., The ship stopped to investigate the makeshift boat that looked like it needed assistance. From a safe distance, the ship’s crew launched a tender boat to the vessel and discovered six people in need of rescue. The boat’s occupants were Cuban refugees. and the Coast Guard was first called to rescue them, but later the captain decided to bring them on board at around 5:45-6 p.m. The boat began sinking as the 'Radiance of the Seas’ crew members brought them aboard. The castaways were to be disembarked in Grand Cayman, where the ship was headed for a planned call on Feb. 16. Report with video: https://travelhost.com/cruises/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-rescues-six-people
Search for missing passenger in Cozumel
Authorities in Mexico were searching for a missing cruise passenger of the 'Radiance of the Seas', who disappeared in Cozumel. The 30-year-old U.S. citizen Williams Tynish disembarked from the cruise ship to explore the island but failed to return before the vessel’s departure on Feb 17, 2025, Eight days after her disappearance, the Harbour Master's Office issued a Nautical Notice, alerting the maritime community to her case. The official notification of her disappearance was made by the shipping agency on Feb 17, but the alert was not publicly disseminated until eight days later. The notice, signed by Captain of the Ship CG.DEM Víctor Manuel Lozano Jerezano, urged the maritime community to report any information regarding Tynisha’s whereabouts. Authorities have not disclosed whether Tynisha was traveling alone, with companions, or as part of a guided tour. Additionally, no details have emerged regarding the circumstances of her disappearance or any available photograph to assist in her identification.
91 people affected by gastrointestinal illness
A gastrointestinal illness has broken out on the 'Radiance of the Seas', according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak was reported to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program on Feb 4. 89 of the 2,164 passengers onboard have been affected by the outbreak, which is around 4.1 % of the passengers. Two of the 910 crew members have also reported symptoms. The CDC did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness it was, with the predominant symptoms reportedly being been diarrhea and vomitin. The sick passengers and crew members have been isolated from the rest of the people on the ship. The ship has also increased cleaning and disinfection procedures and collected stool specimens for testing. The present cruise of the 'Radiance of the Seas' has started on Feb 1 in Tampa and was scheduled to end on Feb 9.
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