How many people get left by cruises?

How many people fall overboard on cruise ships every year? Between 2009 and 2019, there have been 212 man overboard incidents on cruise ships, according to a Report on Operational Incidents issued by the Cruise Lines International Association. That works out to roughly 19 overboards each year.



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While it doesn't happen too often that a passenger gets left behind, people arriving late is all too common. If you stand out on deck, shortly before the ship is scheduled to depart, you'll likely notice the last few stragglers running for their life in order to get back to the ship before the gangway is pulled back.

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For 2023, the passenger capacity is forecast to grow another 18 percent, with the full fleet sailing, plus new ships entering service, offset by the retirement of older ships and some brands that ceased service during the pandemic.

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How many people are rescued after falling off a cruise ship? Of the 212 listed as overboard between 2009 and 2019, only 48 people were rescued. But miracles do happen.

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As soon as an incident happens, cruise ship crew will activate a button that pinpoints the place where the person went into the water. The ship will then stop and turn back to that area. The ship and its crew will perform a lengthy search and rescue operation, lasting several hours.

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In calm waters, ships often can be towed safely to the nearest shore. In rough seas, other options would be considered. Abandoning ship really is a last resort, as moving passengers from one ship to another on the open sea can be dangerous, particularly in inclement weather. As is ordering passengers into lifeboats.

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Man Overboard Statistics
  • Carnival Cruise Line – 55 recorded overboard accidents.
  • Royal Caribbean – 39 recorded overboard accidents.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line – 20 recorded overboard accidents.


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Cruise ship overboard systems aim to cut down on response time and notify the crew when someone goes overboard. Not all cruise ships have the systems yet, but some have installed them. Passengers rarely go overboard by accident, one industry expert said.

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Most cruise ship rescues these days only involve a handful of people in distress. Other than a few hours spent sitting idle in the middle of the ocean, picking up sailors in distress doesn't typically have significant impacts on the itinerary of the cruise in progress.

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Cruise ships very rarely sink, and when they do it is often when they don't have passengers on board. Just over one cruise ship every 5 years has sunk in the last 100 years. Regarding sinking with casualties, that's only one every 7 years. In the last 50 years, there have been 15 cruise ships that have sunk.

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The truth is, yes, you can totally live on a cruise ship. The idea of living on a cruise ship for a year or two is very appealing to some, especially remote workers or people in retirement. You don't have to take care of your own dwelling, there are plenty of things to do on board, and you get to travel the world.

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Are cruise ships safe? Let's cut right to the chase: Yes, cruise ships are generally safe as long as you use common sense and remember that vessels are not impervious to accidents, illness or people who just don't know how to behave.

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The majority who do fall overboard were acting recklessly and/or affected by drink and drugs. If a guest does fall overboard the cruise ship will stop and turn around to search for the guest and other ships will also join in the rescue effort. Your chances of falling overboard on a cruise are roughly 1 in 1.4 million.

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Unfortunately, several passengers disappear while on cruise ships each year. That being said, it may comfort victims' families to learn that they can often file a lawsuit to hold negligent cruise ships accountable. On average, there are multiple cruise ship disappearances annually.

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As soon as an incident happens, cruise ship crew will activate a button that pinpoints the place where the person went into the water. The ship will then stop and turn back to that area. The ship and its crew will perform a lengthy search and rescue operation, lasting several hours.

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On average, the annual household income earned by cruisers was $114,000. The vast majority of cruise travelers were employed (72 percent) and 21 percent enjoyed their cruise vacation during retirement.

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Well, the average cruise passenger is 47 years old. While the average cruise passenger is 47, they only make up 15% of that demographic. Younger passengers like the Caribbean, as the average age of that passenger, is 43. Finally, the average age of a world cruise passenger is 62.

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