Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Queen-Victoria

On April 13, 2026, early in the morning, a critical medical evacuation was executed by Salvamento Marítimo for an Indonesian crew member aboard the cruise ship 'Queen Victoria'. The vessel was navigating approximately 90 nautical miles northwest of the Sisargas Islands while making its way from Southampton, UK, to Funchal. The Coordination Center for Salvage and Maritime Rescue (CCS) in Fisterra swiftly initiated the operation, dispatching the SAR helicopter Helimer 402 to the scene. The helicopter efficiently hoisted the ill crew member and transported him to Alvedro Airport. Upon arrival, an ambulance was on standby to facilitate his immediate transfer to a local hospital for further medical care.

On December 18, a critical medical evacuation unfolded when a passenger aboard the 'Queen Victoria' required urgent assistance 32 nautical miles south-west of Fisterra. The vessel was navigating through tumultuous seas while traveling from Southampton, UK, to Lisbon. The situation prompted the CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo to deploy the SAR helicopter Helimer 401. The helicopter successfully hoisted the patient from the ship and swiftly transported him to A Coruña Airport, where an ambulance was on standby to provide immediate care at the hospital. This operation highlights the vital response capabilities in challenging maritime conditions.

On June 14, 2024, the cruise ship 'Queen Victoria,' navigating approximately 100 nautical miles west of Barcelona while traveling from La Seyne sur Mer to Palma de Mallorca, urgently requested a medical evacuation for a 32-year-old woman experiencing a premature birth. The emergency was swiftly handled by the joint efforts of the CCS Palma and CCS Barcelona facilities of Salvamento Marítimo, which promptly dispatched the SAR helicopter Helimer 206. The helicopter successfully hoisted the woman from the ship and transported her to Son Espases Hospital in Mallorca for further medical care. The 'Queen Victoria' subsequently docked at Palma's port at 7 a.m. on June 15, 2024, ensuring the woman's safe arrival for necessary treatment.

The Hawaii Department of Health is actively overseeing a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard the cruise ship 'Queen Victoria,' which arrived in Honolulu on February 12. Preliminary reports indicate that the situation has been largely controlled, and the ship's presence in Hawaii poses no significant risk to the local population. The department is collaborating closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on this matter. Initially, 129 passengers and 25 crew members experienced symptoms; however, by the time the vessel reached San Francisco, the number of affected individuals had significantly declined. In response to the outbreak, rigorous cleaning protocols were initiated, including the thorough disinfection of surfaces, along with isolating those who fell ill. To ensure the well-being of all aboard during the next voyage, the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) will continue its oversight of the 'Queen Victoria,' monitoring for any potential continuation of illness or new cases. While the origins of the outbreak are yet to be determined, the symptoms displayed and the pattern of transmission suggest similarities to norovirus. Health authorities remain vigilant as they work to protect both passengers and the broader community.