Norwegian Prima Breaks Moorings Amid High Winds at Port Canaveral: What You Need to Know
On January 18, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Prima experienced an incident at Port Canaveral, Florida, when strong winds caused several mooring ropes to break. This resulted in the vessel temporarily breaking away from the pier.
Footage from the scene captured the ship drifting from its berth as shore personnel and port authorities sprang into action. Tugboats were quickly dispatched to assist in stabilizing the ship, ultimately guiding it back alongside the pier in a controlled manner.
Witnesses at the terminal noted that the severe wind conditions disrupted embarkation activities, leading to the suspension of luggage handling while the situation was managed. Reports indicated that shipboard communications included activating Code Echo, a standard alert protocol used to handle unintended vessel movements.
At the time of the incident, Norwegian Prima was moored at Port Canaveral preparing for a 7-night round-trip Caribbean voyage, which includes a stop at Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.
For more details on incidents involving Norwegian Prima, visit CruiseMinus.
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