Superyacht Collides with Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas in Nassau Port
On December 11, 2024, a luxury superyacht and Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas became involved in an unexpected collision while docked in Port Nassau, Bahamas. The incident occurred when the superyacht, identified as My Aurora, lost power and drifted toward the cruise ship, ultimately striking its lifeboat. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the damage to the Allure of the Seas was minor, allowing the ship to continue its scheduled voyage after a brief delay.
The collision was captured on video, showing concerned passengers asking if the crew of the yacht was unharmed. Despite the dramatic nature of the event, both vessels appear to have avoided a more serious incident, and the damage was contained.
How the Collision Happened
The incident unfolded when My Aurora, a luxury yacht, lost power while navigating in the busy port area of Nassau. Unable to steer or maneuver, the yacht drifted toward the Allure of the Seas, which was docked at the time. The drifting superyacht struck the port side of the cruise ship, making contact with one of the lifeboats.
Allure of the Seas Survives Unscathed
As a result of the collision, the Allure of the Seas sustained only minor damage, with the impact mostly affecting the ship’s lifeboat. Fortunately, the damage sustained by Allure of the Seas was minimal and did not affect the cruise ship’s seaworthiness. Royal Caribbean confirmed that the ship could continue with its planned itinerary, which included a 4-day roundtrip from Miami, and would return to PortMiami on December 13th as scheduled.
Superyacht Not So Lucky
On the other hand, My Aurora experienced more substantial harm. The yacht’s communications equipment was damaged, and several components fell into the water during the collision. At this time, there have been no reports of injuries from those aboard the superyacht, and the identities of the yacht’s passengers and crew remain undisclosed.
Videos circulating online show cruise passengers asking if the crew of the yacht was unharmed, but little else is known about the individuals aboard the smaller vessel. It remains unclear if the yacht required any further assistance or if it was able to continue its journey after the incident.
