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Virgin Voyages Ship Breaks Free in Rhodes and Hits Three Boats

Scarlet Lady broke free of her mooring lines while visiting Rhodes on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, briefly contacting three smaller boats. The ship was in port later than anticipated due to poor weather that caused an itinerary adjustment for the 7-night sailing.

No guest or crew member injuries were reported and Scarlet Lady was able to move back into position under her own power. It was a night for seeing red aboard Scarlet Lady on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, but not because of Virgin Voyages' signature Scarlet Night. Wednesday evening, strong waves and heavy swells caused the 110,000-gross-ton ship to break free of her mooring lines at the Port of Rhodes.

According to Pontos News, several lines broke and Scarlet Lady moved away from the dock and toward the edge of the harbor. At that point, the cruise ship came into contact with a catamaran and two smaller boats. The exact timing of the incident is unclear, as some local reports note the lines breaking just after 8:15 p.

m. while others state 9:15 p. m.

Έσπασαν οι κάβοι στο κρουαζιερόπλοιο και χτύπησε σκάφος στο λιμάνι της Ρόδου Δείτε βίντεοΜεγάλη κινητοποίηση σημειώθηκε το βράδυ της 30ής Σεπτεμβρίου 2026 στο κεντρικό…

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