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A Carnival cruise ship, Carnival Paradise, rescued 28 Cuban nationals who were stranded at sea on Sunday, August 28, 2023, after departing from Tampa. The ship’s crew spotted the vessel in distress around 2:30 p.m. and turned the ship around to provide assistance. All 28 individuals were taken aboard, given food, and examined by the ship’s medical team. Carnival Paradise notified the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West and Roatan officials. The ship was scheduled to visit Roatan, Honduras, on Monday after departing from Tampa on Saturday for a five-day Caribbean voyage.

A Carnival cruise ship diverted its course and rescued 27 Cuban nationals who were adrift in a wooden boat on Sunday. The Cubans were provided with medical attention and food on board and were later notified to the US Coast Guard. Despite the detour, the cruise reached its port of destination in Roatan on time and is expected to make further stops in Cozumel and Tampa. The incident highlights unforeseen events involving cruise ships, such as a recent airlift of a pregnant passenger from the Disney Fantasy cruise ship due to medical complications.