Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island

Published: 12/28/2025
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
Cruise ship grounds in Papua New Guinea on first trip after passenger's death on remote island. Coral Adventurer under investigation for incident involving elderly passenger left behind. All passengers and crew safe after grounding near Lae; further inspections pending. AMSA monitoring situation, no decision on voyage's continuation.