Key Aspects: A harbor pilot fell into the ocean while attempting to board the Emerald Princess in rough seas off Kauai. The pilot was quickly rescued by the pilot boat crew, and no injuries were reported. The ship cancelled its Kauai call due to hazardous surf conditions and continued to Maui. A routine harbor transfer turned into an emergency on February 10, 2026, when a harbor pilot attempting to board a Princess Cruises ship fell into the ocean off Kauai. Passengers aboard the 3,090-guest Emerald Princess said the ship was preparing to enter port when a harbor pilot, cli...

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