Necropsy Reveals Cruise Ship Struck Pregnant Whale #cruisenews #tragedy
On June 19th, 2026, Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas arrived in Seward, Alaska with a 61-foot endangered fin whale on its bow. This week, preliminary necropsy results confirmed the cause of death — blunt force trauma to the jaw, spine, and ribs, consistent with a vessel strike. The whale was pregnant, approximately six months along. A law enforcement investigation by N-O-A-A is ongoing. In this video I break down what happened, what the necropsy found, the Alaska Native harvest rights that came into play, and why this is a bigger issue for the entire cruise industry than most people realize. 🚢 Ready to book your Alaska cruise? I would love to help you plan it: https://tinyurl.com/CruiseRequestForms ✈️ Traveling to your port? Grab my recommended European Travel Plug Adapter: https://amzn.to/4gH9ef2 🔔 Subscribe for cruise news, cabin tours, ship reviews, Alaska itineraries, and solo female travel tips — new videos every week. Royal Caribbean | Ovation of the Seas | Alaska Cruise | Fin Whale | Cruise News | Simply Cruising