On November 4, 2023, Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery cruise ship encountered extreme weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay, resulting in tragedy. The ship was hit by a ten meter high wave caused by a storm with force 11 winds. The impact caused severe damage, causing one passenger to die from his injuries and more than 100 people to be injured in various ways. Upon arrival at the port of Portsmouth in Hampshire, eight passengers were hospitalized and required medical attention.
Initially the liner had planned to stop at the port of Las Palmas, but weather conditions forced the crew to change course towards La Coruña, where the ports were also closed due to the storm. Because of this, the team decided to return to the United Kingdom.
There were 943 passengers and 503 crew members on board when the ship encountered adverse weather conditions. At approximately 12:30 local time, the plane lost thrust, causing a sharp deviation to the left and a stop. Engine problems continued until the next morning, until the crew managed to regain control and continue on their way.
Cursor previously reported that Jenny Phoenix, an American from Florida and divorced mother of two, sold almost all of her property to finance a three-year trip worth $350,000. However, he had to leave Villa Vie Odyssey after his private messages sent via WhatsApp were leaked.
