Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard

On June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, an urgent man-overboard alert was triggered after a young girl accidentally fell from the ship’s deck. Her father, reacting instinctively, leapt into the water after her in a courageous rescue attempt.

Although Deck 4 is equipped with plexiglass barriers and a jogging track, the child still managed to go overboard. Without hesitation, her father followed in a heroic effort to save her.

The ship’s crew responded within minutes. Life rings were immediately thrown, a rescue boat was launched, and emergency protocols were swiftly activated. Thanks to their quick action, both the child and her father were rescued and safely brought back on board.

“We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions,” said Disney Cruise Line. “This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.”

Though their names have not been released, it has been confirmed that both the child and her father are in stable condition — a result of both the father’s bravery and the crew’s efficient response.

Incidents like these reveal the critical role of highly trained individuals behind every man-overboard response. From bridge officers orchestrating emergency maneuvers to deckhands launching rescue boats and security staff managing the scene, the seamless coordination that day was the true magic at sea.