In a dramatic turn at sea, Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, made its debut by rushing to the rescue of a catamaran in distress in the Atlantic Ocean this past Sunday.
The 50-foot vessel, named Serenity, was 265 miles off the coast of Bermuda when it began taking on water and sent out a distress call at 8:30 a.m. Thankfully, Treasure, on its way from the Netherlands to Port Canaveral, Florida, was just 80 miles away and swiftly changed course to aid in the rescue.
Crew members on the Disney Treasure rescued four people from a sinking catamaran off the coast of Bermuda on Sunday. Crews dispatched a small rescue boat and brought all four passengers onboard.
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Captain Marco Nogara of Disney Treasure led the efforts, coordinating his team to launch a lifeboat and retrieve all four passengers safely from Serenity. Nogara praised his crew in a statement released by Disney, commending their skillful response and commitment to safety. “We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril,” Nogara said. His crew’s calm and efficient response highlights the extensive training and preparation Disney’s maritime teams undergo to handle emergencies.
According to the Coast Guard, Serenity’s bilge pump was working and helped to control the water, but the flooding continued to worsen, creating an urgent need for evacuation. “The vessel was able to control parts of the flooding they were experiencing, but they couldn’t keep up with it,” Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills told NBC News. With the situation critical, Disney Treasure arrived on the scene between 1 and 1:45 p.m. and launched a lifeboat to bring all passengers safely onboard.
A Disney Cruise Line ship rescued four people from a sinking catamaran in Bermuda on Sunday.
The catamaran was about 230 miles off the coast of Bermuda when the vessel began taking on water. The Disney Treasure launched one of their small boats and rescued all four passengers.… pic.twitter.com/BWaeJLihWI
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This rescue couldn’t have been a more fitting start for Disney Treasure, a ship that blends Disney’s classic flair with cutting-edge design. This $1.1 billion cruise liner, built by Meyer Werft in Germany, boasts 1,250 passenger cabins and is scheduled for its first official voyage on December 21. That trip will span seven nights, making stops in the Caribbean, including Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.
For Disney Cruise Line, known for its magical experiences at sea, this real-life rescue has brought a new layer of heroism and goodwill to its name. As Treasure prepares for its inaugural season, it’s safe to say that its legacy has already been christened with courage and compassion.
