The Coral Adventurer ran aground off Papua New Guinea on Dec. 27, 2025, but all 123 aboard were unharmed.

The Coral Adventurer, an Australian cruise ship, ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea on December 27, 2025, during its first voyage since the death of passenger Suzanne Rees, who was left behind on Lizard Island in October. All 123 people on board—80 passengers and 43 crew—were unharmed, and no injuries were reported. The ship, en route on a 12-night cruise from Cairns, was assessed by PNG Maritime Rescue officials, with crews awaiting high tide to attempt re-floating and inspect for damage. Coral Expeditions reported no immediate hull damage, but further evaluations are ongoing. The incident has reignited scrutiny over safety protocols following Rees’s death and concerns about passenger oversight on small-ship cruises.