Passenger Captures Frightening Moment on Cruise Ship

Passengers panicked as a Norwegian cruise ship was rocked by a strong gust of wind as it departed New York City.

Anthony Ciaramello captured this video from inside the ship, showing injured passengers and flying objects.

Representatives from Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed to ABC News its Norwegian Escape vessel was hit by a “sudden, extreme gust of wind” at 100 knots (115mph), causing a tilt towards the port side.

The cruise line confirmed several people were injured and treated by the ship’s medical staff. The number and extent of injuries were not confirmed.

Ciaramello told Storyful he was watching a movie with other passengers when the ship started to sway.

“I went flying as it tilted and landed on my stomach and slid like 20 feet and smashed into a guard rail in the middle of the floor.

“I actually thought I was going to die.”

The ship was reportedly heading to its first stop to Port Canaveral in Florida to begin a seven-night cruise.

Credit: Anthony Ciaramello via Storyful

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[StoryfulViral]

Something crazy happen on your family vacation?

[rainersfutterschussel]

Imagine taking a dump and suddenly you're sitting on the sink

[RainbowManification]

I can imagine some Navy vet sitting at the bar annoyed

[DH-pzbc]

Give this guy an award for filming this experience in landscape.

[IonOtter]

See, I was in the Navy, and the idea of furniture that isn't *BOLTED* to the floor is completely alien to me. Heck, the idea of _anything_ not being bolted, strapped, lashed or secured to *something* on a ship, just makes my teeth itch.

[The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

The drunk guy was the only one who could walk straight.

[nathanchung]

Bruh, this looks like it's straight out of a movie, especially when he films the separate conversations and people that are crying

[paulsquires]

The most striking thing about this clip is the distinct lack of Cruise ship staff giving guidance!

[IAmThe_RA]

Imagine at that moment the big screen operator showing Celine Dion on the screen singing "My heart will go on". 💀

[mrchain]

This literally looks like the start of a island survival game.

[grandeboy]

The sea be like: *I just wanted to redesign the layout*

[MotosportClipNation]

For anyone who doesn't know: Code "Alpha" means medical emergency. So Code alpha deck 7 casino means medical emergency on deck seven at the casino.

[ellaeadig]

Hearing the people crying was really distressing. I wanna give them a hug.

[sidhu]

everyone on ship: *PANIC ATTACKS, CRYING, RUNNING AROUND*
cammer: *checks mirror* 2:25, ooo damn I look good

[LauraLegends]

This feels like the start of a found footage movie

[iskschar]

The Meg still playing is the calming detail everyone needed in this situation.

[mercuryk.]

Moment of silence for the people who took the elevators right before this happened 💀

[bowl-of-chicken-soup]

This dude can record better when walking on a rocking ship then most people can standing still

[AeroRain]

He started recording because he knew very well.. *the camera guy never dies*

[benmartinez]

Where do people think they’re going, they’re running around like there’s some part of the ship that’s not rocking.