30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on a reef in Fiji

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30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on a reef in Fiji Thirty passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji By ROD MCGUIRK Associated Press April 6, 2026, 1:47 AM MELBOURNE, Australia -- Thirty passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji , the ship’s owner said Monday. The MV Fiji Princess, operated by Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran aground Saturday near Monuriki Island, scene of the 2000 movie starring Tom Hanks “ Cast Away ,” the Fiji-based tourism company said in a statement. “Whilst the investigation is in its early stages, conditions upon the ship anchoring in the area were calm, and it appears a severe squall caused the ship’s anchor to drag towards a nearby reef whereby the ship became grounded,” the statement said. Trump says 'we're blowing up' Iran if no peace deal in 48 hours 3 hours ago Artemis II live updates: Orion holding 'pinpoint trajectory' toward moon, NASA says Apr 5, 8:32 PM Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days' Mar 29, 4:47 PM Blue Lagoon Cruises said pumpable fuel as well as other oils stored onboard the ship had been removed by Monday, diminishing environmental risks. Sponsored Content by Taboola Trump says 'we're blowing up' Iran if no peace deal in 48 hours 3 hours ago Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days' Mar 29, 4:47 PM Artemis II live updates: Orion holding 'pinpoint trajectory' toward moon, NASA says Apr 5, 8:32 PM 2 US jets downed by Iranian fire; search and rescue mission for 1 crew member Apr 3, 7:01 PM ABC News Live 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

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30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on a reef in Fiji
Thirty passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji
By
ROD MCGUIRK Associated Press
April 6, 2026, 1:47 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia --
Thirty passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in
Fiji
, the ship’s owner said Monday.
The MV Fiji Princess, operated by Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran aground Saturday near Monuriki Island, scene of the 2000 movie starring
Tom Hanks
“
Cast Away
,” the Fiji-based tourism company said in a statement.
“Whilst the investigation is in its early stages, conditions upon the ship anchoring in the area were calm, and it appears a severe squall caused the ship’s anchor to drag towards a nearby reef whereby the ship became grounded,” the statement said.
A ferry was brought alongside the 55.52-meter (182-foot) ship at first light on Sunday and 30 passengers disembarked with their luggage and belongings. No one was injured.
The passengers were taken to Denarau Island.
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Blue Lagoon Cruises said pumpable fuel as well as other oils stored onboard the ship had been removed by Monday, diminishing environmental risks.
A salvage specialist from Australia had been on the scene since Sunday overseeing recovery efforts, the statement said.
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji, an industry regulator, did not respond to a request for comment Monday.
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