Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water

The Disney Treasure, a brand new Disney Crusie Line ship that hadn't even embarked on its maiden voyage yet, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water near Bermuda Sunday, ...

Brand new Disney Cruise Line ship saves 4 from stranded catamaran off Bermuda

A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water some 265 miles from Bermuda Sunday, according to the Coast Guard.

Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saving 4 people near Bermuda

A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said.

Video shows Disney cruise ship rescuing sailors lost at sea

Four people aboard a stranded catamaran adrift in the Atlantic Ocean were rescued by the Disney cruise ship Treasure in an operation coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard.

WATCH: Disney cruise ship saves 4 on sinking vessel

The Disney “Treasure” launched one of its lifeboats to help rescue four passengers after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help on Sunday morning that a 50-foot catamaran was sinking.

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Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

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Baby dies, 65 people rescued as migrant boat sinks during Channel crossing attempt

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2 dead and 22 rescued after migrant boat runs into trouble in rough weather near a Greek island

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Father and sons rescued after boat capsizes seven miles off Hawaii coast

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Teen kayaker rescued after spending 12 hours treading water off Hawaii

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