16 people injured after cruise ship hits stormy New Zealand seas
Global News
Footage shows the pool overflowing and passengers in the canteen clutching tables to avoid sliding.
At least sixteen people suffered minor injuries after an Australian cruise liner hit choppy waters while navigating New Zealand’s South Island last month.
Passengers aboard the Crown Princess were on a 14-day excursion from Sydney, Australia, when the ship changed course and encountered strong winds near Milford Sound on Feb. 25.
Footage from inside the ship’s kitchen showed the vessel leaning dramatically to one side, causing large batches of food to spill, sending staff running and scattering a range of cooking equipment.
Additional video shows the pool overflowing and passengers in the canteen clutching tables to avoid sliding.
One man recalled the moment he realized the ship was no longer upright.
Another female passenger said tables and chairs were flying around the canteen and that one girl slid across the room in her chair.
Meanwhile, stores on board were left in tatters, and staff were tasked with gathering merchandise strewn all over the floor.
According to reports, the ship tipped over 14 degrees for 40 seconds.
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