November 7th 2023.
The Spirit of Discovery was left stranded in the waters off France's west coast last week, when the ship was battered by gale force winds and 30ft waves while crossing the Bay of Biscay.
Passengers and crew onboard the Spirit of Discovery were forced to abandon their two-week cruise to the Canary Islands and return to the UK in order to avoid the oncoming storm.
Unfortunately, the punishing winds and choppy waters caught up with them while sailing through the Bay of Biscay, and at around 12:30pm the ship's safety system was triggered.
The Spirit of Discovery lurched to one side, causing a traumatic experience for passengers onboard. Over 100 passengers suffered minor injuries, while five others were treated for more serious injuries in the ship's medical facilities.
The Spirit of Discovery was then left stranded on the open sea for 18 hours until the storm had passed. When the ship made it back to Portsmouth on Monday evening, Saga Cruises CEO Nigel Blanks wrote a letter to passengers acknowledging their 'extremely frightening time' and emphasising that the ship remained 'safe'.
He also promised details of compensation for the 'disappointing end' to the ill-fated cruise, while a spokeswoman offered an apology to all those affected.
It's clear that the weather was beyond anyone's control, but the Spirit of Discovery's passengers endured a harrowing ordeal that could have been avoided. It's understandable that the passengers involved are traumatised, and hopefully they will receive the compensation they deserve.
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