Discover the Golden-Princess: Ratings & Maritime News

On May 19, 2026, the ferry 'Golden Princess' encountered significant ramp damage during its departure from Mykonos, where it was scheduled to travel to Naxos. The incident took place during a routine maneuver when the starboard side ramp sustained damage, rendering it inoperable. At the time, six passengers were aboard the vessel. Following the damage, the passengers were safely disembarked and transferred to Naxos under the supervision of the ferry's operating company. The Mykonos Port Authority initially prohibited the ferry from continuing its journey. However, after the ship presented a seaworthiness certificate from the relevant classification society, it was permitted to resume its services.

On October 26, 2025, the ferry 'Goldne Princess' experienced a malfunction related to the lifting mechanism of its starboard side stern ramp while departing from Tinos. The vessel, which was on a scheduled voyage from Tinos to Rafina, was carrying 413 passengers, 47 vehicles, 8 motorcycles, and 35 crew members at the time. Following the incident, the Tinos Port Authority swiftly grounded the ferry, preventing its departure. However, after the crew presented a maintenance certificate from the recognized classification society, the ferry was cleared to continue its journey to Rafina.

In a strategic move to streamline its operations, Gotlandsbolaget, the parent company of Destination Gotland, has successfully sold the high-speed catamaran ferry, HSC 'Gotlandia II', to buyers based in Greece. This vessel is set to serve the scenic Greek archipelago, enhancing maritime travel in the region. The decision to sell or charter the 'Gotlandia II' came to light back in February when Gotlandsbolaget announced that it would be parting ways with the vessel following its return from service with Destination Gotland. This transition not only marks the conclusion of the vessel's tenure with the Swedish operator but also opens up new opportunities for ferry services in Greece.

In a surprising turn of events, the HSC 'Gotlandia II', which serves the routes between Nynäshamn–Visby and Oskarshamn–Visby, broke free from its moorings at the Visby port late on the night of February 9, 2020. The vessel drifted into the port basin, with its stern facing the water. Fortunately, there were no crew members on board at the time. Emergency rescue services were promptly deployed to help guide the crew back onto the ferry to facilitate its safe return to the quay. Initial assessments have yet to confirm if the ferry sustained any damage during the incident. However, it was reported that an electrical cabinet located on the quay was dislodged when the ferry began to move. As a result, the Visby-Nynäshamn service was canceled for the morning of January 10. Nevertheless, the ferry scheduled to depart Nynäshamn for Visby at 11:25 a.m. was still set to operate as per the usual schedule, as stated by Destination Gotland on their official website. For more details and visuals, check out the Swedish report at Sveriges Radio.

On June 29, 2017, the ferry 'Gotlandia II', which had recently departed from Nynäshamn, experienced a malfunction with its bow thruster propellers while approaching Visby. The vessel was scheduled to dock at 8 p.m. but faced delays when one of its propellers failed to activate. After troubleshooting, the crew successfully rectified the issue by 9:15 p.m., allowing the ferry to safely dock at Visby harbor. Fortunately, all passengers on board remained safe during the incident.