Tragic Cruise Excursion: Couple Plunges Into Sea While Taking a Selfie, Leading to Fatal Outcomes
A joyful cruise turned into a deep sorrow on a shore visit at the well-known white cliffs of Sarakiniko on Milos in Greece. On the morning of August 8, 2025, a Vietnamese couple in their sixties lost their lives. They had tried to take a selfie close to the water’s edge.
Reports show the couple chose the scenic rocks during a stop of their cruise ship in Milos’ harbor. The wife tried to take a selfie on a rock by the shore when a strong wave hit her. It swept her into the sea. The husband jumped into the water to save her. Both fell to the rough water and drowned, even though many tried to help.
Local emergency teams and trained divers soon found the woman’s body. The man’s body was found not long after. Witnesses quickly called the harbor team, yet help came too late.
This sad event has sparked talks on the safety at Sarakiniko, one of Milos’ most-photographed spots. George Vallis, who leads the local yacht group, spoke with deep care. He asked for clear warning signs to mark dangerous spots near the rocks. He also urged limits on swimming or walking near the water during bad weather to stop further harm.
The cruise ship moved on that same evening toward Piraeus near Athens. It then set a new route in the Adriatic Sea. The cruise line has not given an official statement on the loss.
This event is not alone in the cruise world. Just days ago, the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, had two serious mishaps. One guest nearly fell overboard while trying to get sunglasses from an infinity pool. An extra railing stopped the fall. In another case, a crew member injured a colleague with a knife, then jumped into the sea and died. Such events make us ask if both passengers and crew are safe on cruises and during shore visits.
The case of the Vietnamese couple shows hidden risks for visitors at well-known sites. It turns a pleasant view into a lesson in being careful near tricky shorelines when taking photos. It calls on both cruise makers and local teams to put stronger safety rules in place at these spots.
As cruise travel stays popular around the world, these events stress that safety rules must go up to keep travelers safe. They remind us that sweet vacation memories should stay happy, not end in sorrow.