AIDA-LUNA saves shipwrecked from Spitzbergen-dramatic use!

AIDA-LUNA saves shipwrecked from Spitzbergen-dramatic use!

Longyearbyen, Norwegen - On Tuesday evening, the cruise ship "Aida-Luna" received an emergency call near Spitzbergen. Another ship was in an acute emergency because 19 people drove on a rescue island. Under the extreme conditions of 1 degree Celsius Air and 3 degrees Celsius water temperature, the crew of the "AIDA-Luna" showed great determination. According to international maritime law, the ship immediately changed its course to help the passengers in need. The guests on board were immediately informed about the situation, while a helicopter was requested to assess the situation.

The crew was ready to intervene immediately, and the medical team on board was on the alert. It was initially unclear whether the shipwrecked people should be saved by helicopter or with tender boats. Ultimately, it was possible to successfully recover the 19 people with the helicopter. These were then flown to the Longyearbyen hospital in order to be cared for by a doctor. Despite this prudent and spectacular rescue operation, the "Aida-Luna" continued its planned route, with Iceland as the next destination on the 19-day trip.

Details about the cruise

The journey of the "Aida-Luna" began on May 25, 2025 in Hamburg and comprises several attractive destinations. The impressive fjords of Norway are among the places visited so far. The remaining planned stations are mountains, Sortland, Hammerfest, Honningsvåg, Longyearbyen and the Shetland Islands. The return to Hamburg is expected for June 13, 2025. Despite the rescue operation, the trip remains undisturbed and the passengers could continue to enjoy the amenities on board.

This episode is impressively reminiscent of the fact that cruise ships not only serve to relax and explore, but can also play an important role in critical situations. The "Aida-Luna" set a sign of responsibility and exemplary emergency aid.