On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of a 51-year-old female passenger from the Carnival Luminosa approximately 45 miles offshore of Humboldt Bay, California. The passenger exhibited symptoms consistent with a stroke, prompting an urgent medical assistance request received by Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay at around 5:10 p.m.
Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay Executes Medevac Amid Challenging Weather
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay was dispatched for the rescue. Despite facing winds near 40 mph and seas measuring 8 to 10 feet, the crew successfully hoisted the passenger from the Bahamian-flagged Carnival Luminosa. The evacuation operation was completed safely
under these demanding weather conditions.
Patient Transported to Mendocino Coast Hospital; Cruise Ship Resumes Itinerary
The passenger was transported to Mendocino Coast Hospital in Fort Bragg, California, following the aerial evacuation. Medical authorities subsequently reported that she was in stable condition. After the medical transfer, Carnival Luminosa resumed its scheduled voyage without reported disruption.
