Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Rescues Dozen Refugees at Sea Near Yucatan Peninsula

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Rescues Dozen Refugees at Sea Near Yucatan Peninsula Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued about a dozen refugees at sea en route to Progreso, Mexico. The cruise ship spotted a small overcrowded vessel waving white objects, including a bucket, as a distress signal. The crew responded immediately by slowing down and turning around to offer assistance.