Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Europa-Palace

On the evening of August 16, 2024, a serious medical emergency unfolded aboard the cruise ship 'Europa Palace', which was traveling from Naples to Cagliari. A 70-year-old passenger experienced an unexpected episode of acute abdominal pain approximately 10 nautical miles south of Ischia island. In response to the urgency of the situation, the vessel promptly sought assistance, leading to a coordinated medevac operation overseen by the Naples Maritime Directorate. They quickly dispatched the Coast Guard patrol boat 'CP 829' from Ischia to facilitate the rescue. The patient was successfully transferred to a safer location about 10 miles south of Sant'Angelo, where the seas were calmer, allowing for a secure approach by the patrol boat. The operation showcased the effective collaboration of maritime authorities in ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers at sea.

The 'Europa Palace', a ferry operating routes between Palermo and Cagliari, was detained at the Palermo port following a serious allegation made by a passenger. On March 12, 2023, a woman reported that she was raped during her journey aboard the vessel. In response to this distressing claim, the local police mobilized to conduct thorough inspections onboard, engaging specialized officers from the Palermo Police Headquarters' mobile squad. Authorities conducted interviews with crew members and deployed scientific teams to analyze the specific areas pointed out by the victim, in an effort to gather evidence that could aid the ongoing investigation. The passenger, following her harrowing experience, was promptly taken to a hospital in Palermo for the necessary medical assessments as per protocols in cases of sexual assault.

The Port Authority of Patras received alarming news regarding the untimely death of a 57-year-old male passenger aboard the 'Europa Palace'. This unfortunate event occurred during the vessel's passage from Ancona to Patras on the evening of August 14, 2022. Despite the ship's doctor administering immediate medical assistance, their efforts proved futile. Upon the ship's arrival in Patras later that afternoon, an ambulance attended to the scene and transported the deceased to the University General Hospital of Patras, known as 'Panagia i Voithia'. In light of this incident, the Central Port Authority of Patras has initiated a preliminary investigation and mandated an autopsy to be conducted at the Forensic Service of Patras, seeking to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic occurrence.