On August 11, 2026, passengers aboard the Carnival Legend experienced significant delays after two tender boats collided while transferring guests near St Peter Port on Guernsey Island. The collision shattered a window on one of the tenders, disrupting operations.
The tender boat accident slowed the boarding process, causing some passengers to miss their scheduled shore excursions. Several guests were unable to disembark before the ship’s scheduled departure, as tender calls were delayed past 1 p.m. for some travelers.
The Carnival Legend was undertaking a 12-day round-trip voyage originating from Dover, U.K., and was en route to Spain in the Northeast
Atlantic Ocean when the incident occurred. The tender transfer was part of the disembarkation process at Guernsey.
No injuries were reported among passengers or crew during the tender boat collision. Carnival Cruise Line’s policies state that refunds are provided for canceled shore excursions but do not generally cover missed ports or embarkation issues beyond the company’s control, such as delays caused by tender operations.
One passenger reported that their tender call happened late in the day, making it impossible to join their planned excursion. A YouTube commenter expressed sympathy, saying, “That’s too bad those people missed their excursions. I hope
they were compensated for the inconvenience plus the money back for the missed tour.” Carnival did not provide an official statement before publication.
Tender boats are noted for their instability during passenger transfers, and minor slips and falls are common, though collisions like this are rare. The Carnival Legend sailing was anticipated to offer passengers a view of a rare total solar eclipse, the first visible on mainland Europe since 1999.
