Carnival Investigates Valor Tilting Incident in Mississippi River
Water flooded the pool deck and buffet as the vessel leaned, while several guests required medical attention following the event.
Passengers aboard Carnival Valor experienced the cruise ship tilting and leaning while the vessel was in the Mississippi River. During the incident, water flooded the ship’s pool deck and buffet, affecting areas used by guests aboard the vessel.
Several guests required medical attention following the event. The verified facts do not provide further information about the medical attention they received or identify the guests involved, but confirm that multiple passengers needed care after the ship’s movement.
Carnival said it was investigating the event involving Carnival Valor. The cruise line also stated that movements of this kind can occur during normal navigation. The available verified information does not include additional findings from Carnival’s investigation or further details about what caused the vessel to tilt and lean in the river.