Norwegian Breakaway returned late to Boston following an overboard incident that occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 26, 2026, near the end of the ship’s 7-night sailing.
Guests onboard reported hearing a “Code Oscar, port side” alarm — the maritime signal for a person overboard — and the vessel immediately turned to search the area east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Flood lights were activated, rescue boats deployed, and portions of Decks 7 and 8 were closed off to facilitate the emergency response. The U.S. Coast Guard assisted in the search.
Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed the person who went overboard was a crew member. After several hours of searching without success, the U.S. Coast Guard took over the rescue operation and released the 145,655-gross-ton vessel to continue toward Boston. NCL stated that the safety and well-being of its crew is its highest priority and expressed condolences to the crew member’s family.
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First report: CruiseRadio.net