2000 Passagiere an Bord: Luxus-Kreuzfahrtschiff plötzlich manövrierunfähig – bange Stunden im Mittelmeer 20.02.2026

On February 20, 2026, the luxury cruise ship Celebrity Infinity, carrying approximately 2,000 passengers and crew, experienced a major power outage around 2:30 AM, rendering it temporarily maneuverable and plunging the vessel into darkness off the coast of Greece. The incident occurred as the 25-year-old ship, which began its voyage in Barcelona on February 3rd, was en route to the port of Piraeus near Athens. The loss of power disabled essential systems, preventing access to the engine room. The ship's crew issued a distress call, and the coast guard safely escorted the disabled vessel to Piraeus. All passengers disembarked unharmed, and the current cruise was canceled. Celebrity Cruises cited necessary maintenance as the reason for canceling the subsequent February 16-27, 2026, 11-day Greece itinerary, assuring passengers of compensation and prioritizing their safety.














