22 Britons evacuated from cruise ship off Crete to UK hospital

Saturday, 9 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Twenty-two British passengers and crew members from a cruise ship affected by an incident in Cretan waters are being transferred to a hospital in northwest England. The transfer is expected to take place on Sunday, May 10. The individuals were aboard a cruise ship that encountered a health or safety event, though the nature of the incident has not been fully detailed in available reports. Authorities coordinated the medical evacuation to ensure those affected receive appropriate care closer to home. Tourists currently on cruise itineraries stopping in Crete should be aware that maritime health incidents can occasionally affect port schedules or procedures. If you are arriving by cruise ship, follow guidance from your vessel's crew and monitor any announcements regarding port access or changes to shore excursion availability around this period.