The Sky-Princess: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On October 8, 2025, a timely medevac operation was executed for a British passenger aboard the 'Sky Princess', which was navigating the waters from Palermo to Cádiz. The situation arose at 10:40 a.m. when the ship urgently sought assistance for a 77-year-old passenger experiencing a serious medical emergency. The National Maritime Surveillance and Rescue Operations Center, under the auspices of the National Coast Guard Service of the Naval Forces Command, swiftly coordinated with the Regional Center for Surveillance and Rescue Operations at Sea/Jijel 5th RM to facilitate the rescue. A specialized SAR helicopter, identified as 'AS-14' and operated by the 560th SAR Helicopter Squadron, was dispatched to the location, which was approximately 35 nautical miles north of Cap de Fer, Skikda. The passenger was subsequently airlifted and transported to El Hadjar Hospital in Annaba for immediate and advanced medical care. This operation exemplifies the critical responsiveness of maritime rescue services in emergency situations. For further details, including images from the operation, please visit the full report: https://algeriepatriotique.com/2025/10/08/operation-devacuation-sanitaire-urgente-dun-passager-britannique-au-large-de-skikda/

On the evening of April 8, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the 'Sky Princess' experienced a significant incident when a water pipe burst, resulting in extensive flooding in various public areas of the upper deck. The emergency situation prompted immediate action, leading to the temporary evacuation of passengers from key areas aboard the cruise ship, which was in the midst of its week-long voyage from Southampton to Spain and France. Water from the damaged pipe, which was part of the Sky Pool system, cascaded across multiple decks and inundated the popular Piazza atrium located on decks five and six. Despite the initial pandemonium, the crew swiftly took control of the situation. Passengers were instructed to gather at their muster stations while the dedicated crew members worked diligently to mitigate the flooding. Emergency teams promptly turned off the water supply and initiated cleanup operations. Fortunately, evening entertainment continued in unaffected areas, and guests were pleased to be welcomed back to the piazza by the morning of April 9.

On March 26, 2025, a timely medical evacuation was executed by the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Vigo for a British passenger aboard the cruise ship 'Sky Princess.' The vessel, en route to Funchal, was approximately five nautical miles southwest of Cabo Silleiro when the passenger experienced serious heart-related health issues. The Galician Coast Guard's Pesca 1 SAR helicopter was promptly dispatched to facilitate the emergency evacuation. The operation was successful, with the patient safely hoisted and swiftly transported to Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for immediate medical care. For more details and photos from the incident, you can check out the reports at [Express](https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2033003/british-tourist-evacuated-cruise-ship) and [Twitter](https://x.com/GardacostasGal/status/1904978591370371407).

On December 21, 2024, a 48-year-old passenger tragically lost her life aboard the cruise ship 'Sky Princess' while it was en route to Florida. The incident occurred as she attempted to leap overboard, resulting in her falling onto the ship's deck. The crew responded swiftly, providing emergency medical assistance, but despite their best efforts, they were unable to revive her. Authorities have launched a thorough investigation to uncover the details surrounding this unfortunate event.