Fin Whale, Possibly Pregnant, Killed In Collision With Cruise Ship Enroute To Seward
Summary
Boating Accident Seward Alaska in Seward, Alaska: On Friday, June 19, 2026, the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean Group, struck and killed an endangered adult female fin whale, possibly pregnant, while en route to Seward, Alaska. The ship arrived at the dock in Seward with the 61-foot whale on its bulbous bow, and the carcass was towed to a nearby beach for a necropsy by NOAA Fisheries and the Alaska SeaLife Center. The company stated it reported the incident to authorities and is cooperating with NOAA.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Group | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Fin Whale, Possibly Pregnant, Killed In Collision With Cruise Ship Enroute To Seward