Scarlet Lady cruise ship collision in Rhodes

The Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady was involved in a maritime incident at the port of Rhodes, Greece, following adverse weather conditions. Initial reports indicated that during docking, the vessel experienced a fender breakage and made contact with the catamaran ‘King of Rhodes’ and two other moored vessels. While the captain initially maneuvered the ship back to its berth without reported injuries or pollution, port authorities prohibited the involved vessels from departing.

Subsequent developments revealed that on the evening of September 30, 2026, the Scarlet Lady drifted from its berth after mooring lines snapped in heavy seas, leading to a collision with the King of Rhodes. The owner of the catamaran sought the precautionary seizure of the Scarlet Lady, requesting at least 400,000 euros in damages for broken mooring lines, a damaged boarding ladder, and potential structural or propulsion system damage.

The Scarlet Lady was permitted to depart on October 1, 2026, after its insurance company, Skuld, submitted a letter of guarantee. Legal proceedings are expected to continue, with a court hearing scheduled for February 23, 2027.