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Passenger goes missing on a Cruise - Cruise line never noticed passenger was missing

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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👁️ 66K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 7:11

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The creator discusses a distressing incident involving a 74 year old man who went missing while sailing on a Genting Dream cruise ship. According to the report, the man was last seen entering his cabin at approximately 7 p.m. on his first night. Although footage reportedly shows someone falling overboard at 3 a.m., the cruise line did not realize the passenger was missing until he failed to retrieve his passport during disembarkation. The creator highlights concerns raised by the man's son, who notes that his father was not a drinker, a gambler, or suffering from health or financial issues. The creator expresses significant alarm regarding the lack of immediate response from the cruise line, noting that the family was not notified of the disappearance or the overboard footage for a week. The video concludes with a discussion on the necessity of advanced safety technology, such as infrared or camera based detection systems, to prevent similar situations where solo travelers might go unnoticed.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise line never noticed they had a missing passenger at all

the cruise line never turned around the cruise line never notified the Coast Guard

it's just a very very frightening situation for anybody thinking about cruising with those that cruise line

I cruise by myself 99% of the time and if I go missing on a cruise ship unless I'm seen going overboard no one would ever notice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be aware that solo travelers may not be noticed if missing unless systems are in place

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Solo travelers may not be noticed if missingAdvocate for early warning systems on ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow could a cruise line not notice a passenger was missing for the entire voyage?
QWhat safety measures should be in place to prevent such incidents?

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