VIDEO: Cruise ships trapped in the Persian Gulf due to military operations
Luxury cruise ships Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf due to military operations from Iran that have closed the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.
2,500 cruise passengers watched as an explosion occurred nearby
An explosion occurred near Abu Dhabi's port while the cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 was in port, affecting around 2,500 passengers and drawing international media attention regarding security in the region.
Luxury cruise ships built in Turku stranded in the Persian Gulf due to military operations
Two luxury cruise ships, Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5, built in Turku, are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to uncertainty regarding their safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian military actions.