Published: 5:40 pm November 6, 2023
Updated: 10:59 am October 8, 2025
100 Passengers Injured During Terrifying Ordeal On Spirit Of Discovery Cruise Ship In Bay Of Biscay
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A harrowing incident unfolded on board the Saga cruise ship “Spirit of Discovery” as approximately one hundred passengers were left injured during a terrifying experience in the Bay of Biscay off the French coast on Saturday. The incident occurred when the cruise ship encountered severe weather conditions, described as “gale force winds and nine-meter-high waves,” around midday and endured the battering for the next 18 hours.

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Passengers aboard the cruise liner described their ordeal as “extremely frightening,” as the vessel battled the treacherous elements. Many were reportedly thrown off balance, leading to injuries and distress among those on board.

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