Carnival cruise ship responds to distress call, rescues 25 stranded people
Heroic Cruise Ship Saves 25 at Sea: Enough?
A Carnival cruise ship, while on a voyage from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico, diverted its course to rescue 25 people stranded at sea off the Mexican coast. The rescue, prompted by a distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard, included three children. Despite the detour, the ship provided essential aid and remained on schedule for its three-day itinerary.
From which port did the Carnival Radiance cruise ship originally depart on its journey?
The Carnival Radiance cruise ship originally departed on its journey from its homeport of Long Beach in Southern California.
Who alerted the Carnival Radiance to the stranded boaters needing assistance?
The Carnival Radiance was alerted to the stranded boaters by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The cruise ship received a call from the Coast Guard while it was en route to Ensenada, Mexico, informing them of a small boat full of people stranded at sea nearby24. This initiated the rescue operation that led to the safe recovery of all 25 individuals aboard the small boat, including three children.