13 Million dollar super yacht ‘Aurora' collides with 1.2 Billion dollar cruise liner ‘Allure of the Seas' in dramatic Nassau incident

A spectacular maritime collision in Nassau, Bahamas, has made waves online, capturing the moment a $13 million superyacht, Aurora, crashed into the massive $1.2 billion cruise liner Allure of the Seas.

The incident, which unfolded on December 11, was caught on video by a passenger aboard the Allure of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean.

The video, despite its shaky filming and lively commentary, shows the exact moment the 121-foot Aurora smashed bow-first into the port side of the 1,187-foot Allure of the Seas.

While Allure of the Seas continued its journey on schedule with minimal damage, Aurora remains in the Bahamas, likely due to its inability to travel following the crash. The full extent of the damages to the yacht is yet to be disclosed.

David vs. Goliath at Sea

Built in 2014 by U.S.-based Nordhavn, Aurora is the only full-displacement Nordhavn 120 model and is valued at approximately $13 million.

Despite its luxury features, including accommodations for 10 guests, a jacuzzi, and a range of 5,500 nautical miles, the fiberglass hull of the 121-foot vessel proved no match for the steel hull of the much larger Allure of the Seas.

In stark contrast, Allure of the Seas is a 362-meter-long Oasis-class cruise liner capable of carrying up to 6,780 passengers and crew.

Launched in 2009, it remains one of the most awarded cruise ships in the world and serves as a testament to the scale and resilience of modern megaships.

No Injuries Reported