Heroic Father Leaps Into Action to Rescue Daughter from Disney Cruise Ship Plunge

A recent publication by CNN highlights a dramatic rescue that unfolded on June 29,2025,when a father’s swift thinking saved his daughter after she fell from a Disney Cruise Ship.The vessel, which can accommodate around 4,000 passengers, was making its way back to Fort Lauderdale following a four-night trip to the Bahamas.

Witnesses took to social media to commend the father’s bravery as he kept his daughter afloat for nearly twenty minutes until help arrived. The incident occurred when the girl slipped overboard from the ship’s fourth deck while her dad was capturing a photo of her against the railing.

Laura Amador, one of the passengers onboard, described how fast the cruise ship was moving and noted how quickly people appeared as mere specks in the vast ocean. She recounted that once they realized what had happened, the captain promptly slowed down and turned back toward where they had fallen. A tender boat was dispatched with crew members ready to assist in rescuing both father and daughter.

Videos circulating online captured moments of relief as onlookers cheered upon seeing them safely aboard the rescue boat after their brief time in the water. While Disney acknowledged this incident in an official statement—commending their crew for their swift response—they chose not to disclose specific details about what transpired.

Although incidents like these are uncommon on cruise ships, prosperous rescues are not guaranteed. According to data from Cruise Lines international Association’s 2019 report, there were 25 overboard incidents that year; only nine individuals were successfully rescued.

This event serves as a reminder of both parental vigilance and maritime safety protocols while enjoying leisure activities at sea.