Fire on River Cruise Ship MS Botticelli Controlled in Port of Honfleur

While the vessel was docked in the Port of Honfleur, France, a fire broke out aboard the river cruise ship MS Botticelli around 4 am local time, as detailed by CroisiEurope.

The emergency was controlled by firefighters and the crew. According to the company, emergency protocols were immediately activated, allowing for the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew, with no injuries reported.

Emergency services responded quickly and managed to control the fire, and local authorities immediately attended to all passengers. CroisiEurope teams arranged their accommodation in hotels and organized their return home, which was scheduled to begin the following day.

"We would like to commend the commitment, professionalism, and serenity of our crew, who assisted passengers calmly and effectively throughout the incident. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to the emergency services, the Honfleur City Council, the Prefecture, Unass, the French Red Cross, and everyone who mobilized on site for their rapid response and invaluable support," communicated the executive management of CroisiEurope.