Three people onboard Oceania Cruises’ Insignia have been killed after a fire broke out in the engine room of the ship while docked in the Caribbean.
Investigations are now underway into the cause of the fire, which claimed one crew member and two contractors carrying out routine maintenance.
A fourth man is being treated at a St Lucia hospital after suffering smoke inhalation.
The incident occurred while all passengers were off the ship attending shore excursions, with none in harm’s way at any stage.
Guests were alerted to the fire and told to disembark after returning, with the remainder of the cruise cancelled.
All passengers will receive a full refund and will board a charter flight back to Miami before being flown to their points of departure.