8 times cruise ship workers heroically saved lives

• A Royal Caribbean ship rescued two sailors who had been adrift for 20 days.
• An MSC Cruises crew member dove into the ocean to save a woman who fell overboard.
• A Carnival cruise ship turned around to answer a distress call from a man whose boat was sinking.
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Crew members on cruise ships do more than just emcee karaoke and serve drinks. They’re also responsible for keeping passengers safe.

When disaster struck, these crew members stepped up to help rescue passengers and other sailors in need of assistance.

Here are eight times cruise ships and their heroic crew members saved lives at sea.