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Carnival Cruise Ship Passengers Frightened When Ship Tilted Suddenly To One Side
Talk about scary! Carnival Cruise passengers got more than they bargained for when their ship suddenly tilted to one side.
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Chaos on the High Seas: Carnival Panorama Battered by Unexpected Storm After Mazatlan
Carnival Panorama Encounters Severe Storm After Departing Mazatlan Passengers aboard the Carnival Panorama cruise ship experienced a harrowing night last week when the vessel was struck by an unexpected and severe storm shortly after leaving Mazatlan, Mexico. The incident, which occurred on August 21, 2025, resulted in significant disarray across various parts of the ship, though no major injuries have been reported. Eyewitness accounts describe a rapid onset of the storm, causing immediate chaos. One passenger, Kaisi Grow, who captured footage of the event, recounted, "Things happen everyday that are out of our control & this happened FAST. The crew is bussin’ at getting us back to ship shape & for this they deserve MAJOR credit. Still…wild and terrifying!" The video shows dining areas with food and dishes scattered across the floor, hallways with water pooling near elevators, and a retail shop where numerous products were dislodged from shelves. Fellow passengers corroborated the intensity of the storm. A comment from a user stated, "that storm was insane. we were in the liquid lounge and they stopped and cancelled the show. I'm just glad there were no major injuries." Another recalled a similar experience on a Carnival cruise years ago, highlighting the unpredictable nature of sea travel. Despite the initial fright and widespread mess, the Carnival Panorama crew quickly initiated cleanup and recovery efforts. The video also shows a later stage performance, suggesting a return to some level of normalcy onboard. The incident underscores the challenges faced by cruise ships when confronted with sudden severe weather conditions, and the critical role of the crew in managing such situations.
