Rescue at Sea! Exclusive footage from the Celebrity APEX!

Cruise News! Rescue at sea! While returning from a 7 night western Caribbean cruise our ship ( Celebrity Apex) encountered a raft with 3 people on board. The ship began a rescue operation.
These are the images I captured.
Phil C.
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[@PhilCatsea]

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[@ozgott1415]

All the lost at sea stories have references to being passed by and not seen by large ships that come so close.... After seeing how hard it is to spot someone from one of these ships you realize how possible it is to be totally unseen by larger ships.

[@PhilCatsea]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@Norixciii]

Yeah. You'd need some sort of flare or signal for larger boats to see.

[@Fire_Marshall_Bill]

Flare guns and flashlights save lives.

[@ReneeWright69]

All? Pretty fantastical claim.

[@ReneeWright69]

​@SlamHammer23686 so does staying on land.

[@soulkeeper981721]

I give the person who found them first respect to not only alerting the crew by noticing a dire situation, but also knowing there were 3 people that needed help.

[@PhilCatsea]

🙌🏻👍🏻

[@shelleythompson-brock6412]

It was probably the crew in the pilot-house that noticed them, to begin with.

[@PhilCatsea]

Apparently it was a passenger 🤷🏼

[@g0tsp33d]

these people are illegal immigrants lmao

[@mmxploration]

Imagine being in that unbelievably tiny boat in the middle of the ocean, lost and hopeless. Getting spotted by a gigantic cruise ship truly must have felt like a miracle to them. Great video coverage, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

[@PhilCatsea]

So true

[@yammmit]

it is a very good video. however he is very fat

[@jaypolas4136]

The ship has a lot of eyes looking out to be honest

[@EddieRod]

​@jaypolas4136 Which is why it feels significantly worse when they don't see you. There are many stories and news about people getting lost at sea and a big ship comes by fairly close and doesn't see them.

[@TPWK216]

They did seem to be verry far away so yes its really is a miracle 🙌🙏

[@vidacollis6506]

This is incredible. Thank god the ship was there.

[@PhilCatsea]

Agreed 🛳👍🏻❤️

[@ltlove63]

thank GOD they were heard and seen 😮🙏🙏

[@ijustchangedmyname7794]

*God

[@nb-eq6rw]

​@@ijustchangedmyname7794🙄🙄🙄

[@robertlambert4514]

​@@ijustchangedmyname7794*Sky Daddy lmao

[@deannaislandgirl855]

What was said over the loudspeaker brought a tear to my eye. Such compassion without judgement resentment excuses or …. Listen. He set the tone. Thank you for recording and sharing all of this.

[@PhilCatsea]

Such a lovely comment

[@pamcefalu3339]

We were in the ship as well and saw the rafters and the rescue from our balcony. Unbelievable seeing it and knowing how hard this must have been for them. We got some videos from our balcony on Deck 6 as well.

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes it was quite the sight! Hope you enjoyed the cruise. Thanks for watching🛳👍🏻

[@floridaredfishin8209]

Im sure they were some invaders wanting welfare

[@broncotrolly]

I wonder how people would react to these Cuban refugees if they had been crossing the boarder on land. Ill bet many people on board this cruise would turn them away.

[@markmiranda9461]

@@broncotrollya little different as this was an immediate life of death situation. While people may not want mass immigration, we don’t want people dying.

[@kevinm9]

​@@broncotrollywell yea they should. In the water about to die is a little different

[@brookeroeder7974]

I hope they got to relax and enjoy that most beautiful sunset, knowing that they are now safe. I can't even imagine....❤️

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@fredducaunt]

Not untill the cruise ship becomes the next titanic

[@AndrewBlacker-wr2ve]

​@@fredducauntThe Titanic sunk over 100 years ago. Keep it real. The Titanic hit an iceberg. See any icebergs in the area? The Titanic wasn't a cruise ship. It was trans-Atlantic liner. You're very stupid.

[@scottcol23]

@@fredducaunt come on, You believe there are Ice Burgs between Cuba And Miami?

[@bc4life862]

​@harry_zombee_1338If you go to school you know

[@jprosey]

3 souls have been saved . Salute to all sailors traveling the worlds oceans

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

It unbelievable just how hard it is to spot people lost at sea in rafts & lifeboats..they disappear totally in the vast ocean. Praise God they were spotted& rescued🥺👏🙏🙏🙏

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@Agrillot6]

@@PhilCatseawho were they???

[@ImOofTheOoffer]

They werent lost at sea. They were illegals trying to get to florida

[@Thomashop225]

Amazing they were so lucky to be seen in that tiny dinghy, praise to the crew as well that was a well executed rescue. Nice to see a happy story ending story😊

[@PhilCatsea]

So true. 👍🏻

[@loanza3297]

And the night was coming, they had much Luck

[@Carlozz_vlogs]

Praise God, always thank God!!

[@chicka-chickaslimcheyney2914]

This makes me cry they were so small in the distance if that man never saw them who knows what would have happened. I'm glad they're safe ☺️

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes👍🏻

[@g0tsp33d]

these people are illegal immigrants lmao

[@courtneyrobinson1297]

This is incredible . Im so glad this happened in daylight and that they were seen. I imagine it would be harder to see them during the night

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes. Apparently it happens a lot.

[@amandadonegan2137]

Fair play, they knew something had been spotted near them and what a great rescue! Also l loved the humanity in the announcement at the end 👏👏👏👏

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes. It definitely touches a nerve

[@chard3651]

Imagine the utter shock they felt coming from Cuba, and then seeing how people are enjoying their best lives, with entertainment, limitless food & drink, and all the amenities on these cruise ships. They probably felt like they landed in heaven. They will probably be sent back to Cuba, unfortunately.

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes. Probably sent back

[@vishnu79]

@@PhilCatsea If they have family who are already Citizens (born or naturalized) in the US, or have family who are Lawful Permanent Residents in the US and can demonstrate this, then they can stay here until their case is investigated by DHS and USCIS to determine if they can be given Lawful Permanent Resident status or must be repatriated under the terms of the Joint Agreement that Obama made with Cuba after establishing diplomatic relations in 2014. In May of last year DHS announced that they were implementing some new policies with regard to Cuban refugees including fast tracking their repatriations due to escalating numbers of them trying to come in. I think I remember reading that the USCG captured and sent back more than 120 people in the first week of January alone.

[@ozgott1415]

@@vishnu79 Cubans tend to lean Right politically, so yes, they will probably be sent back... they need to come in through Mexico like everyone else.

[@PivotGrowth]

@@ozgott1415unfortunately the truth

[@Adis-GameDev]

Lol I was in Cuba multiple Times and people have a lot of fun there. US sanctions still hit hard though.

[@MySanty2010]

Omg. What a miracle. These ppl are blessed to have been seen and saved. Wow awesome.

[@PhilCatsea]

Very very lucky 👍🏻

[@obijinshinobi1841]

Thank goodness for the guy who spotted that lil ass boat!!!🙏🏽

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@Ja2808R]

That was amazing. Sadly they probably intentionally rafted out for a better life. I originally thought a vessel had sunk and that was a survival raft. No this was them fleeing Cuba with nothing but what they had in a dry bag, some wet clothes and a $60 raft. Dehydrated, sunburnt, and hungry. Good work Phil C for the great capturing of events and knowing where to go in order to do so.

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you so much.

[@sk8rchris39]

My parents came to this country in a makeshift raft made with large truck tires & plywood. They were at sea for 5 days, and were rescued after a freighter saw them and contacted the Coast Guard. If you hear the stories about that trek, it’s something out of a movie. Gives me chills everytime I hear their stories, the human emotions & thoughts running through their minds while they were lost at sea. God is good.

[@1999bishop]

ahh, illegal immigrants

[@thysonsacclaim]

@@1999bishop Not illegal at because of the "wet foot, dry foot" policy re Cuba.

[@thysonsacclaim]

@@1999bishop Also we're all illegal immigrants. Pretty sure my ancestors in 1620 didn't go through Native Customs and Immigration.

[@1999bishop]

@@thysonsacclaim you like to cuckold yourself so much lmao, what you said makes no sense, the strongest one takes everything that was the rule back then💪 give the land back to the native then you cuckold

[@1999bishop]

@@thysonsacclaim I will send to usa 100k morrocons by boats hope you will be the first to protest so they can live a good life on government welfare from your tax money enjoy cuckold

[@Efecto702]

Captain and his crew were angels !!

[@PhilCatsea]

Definitely

[@brendalee935]

Thank heaven someone spotted them. They were very difficult to spot. ❤

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@Digitalhunny]

Came for the rescue but, stayed for that sunset @6:00. Wowzers! 😍 Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada 🍻

[@PhilCatsea]

Thanks for staying! 🇨🇦

[@jonwilson8170]

Cubans escaping communism for florida. Many people take that desperate risk to be in America🇺🇸Good on all involved for saving those people from potential tragedy

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@meganfoxxymama]

How does this not have more views!!! This is so sad yet incredible!!! 😭

[@PhilCatsea]

Feel free to share it. It was a very emotional experience 👍🏻

[@adebobolaadegbuyi9014]

Celebrity Apex, thank you thank you thank you. May the God of heaven and earth bless all the crew member. Also thank you Sir for sharing this miracle with us all, it makes me appreciate life more.

[@PhilCatsea]

Very nice of you. Thank you.

[@lissaw4]

This is absolutely terrifying and incredible! The tenacity required to survive at sea in these circumstances and for a successful rescue, is not unseen or emotionless. A raft like that at open sea would most certainly result in death. I hope the 3 rescued people are safe and doing ok - at the very least, we know that trauma surely won't leave quickly. We know things probably weren't great to begin with, for anyone to get lost at sea in such unprepared and greatly limited circumstances. I often hear people underestimate and sugar coat the immense difficulties of rescues at sea (even lakes and large ponds) - always pondering what more trained professionals could do, suggestions of limited effort, a lack of equipment, etc. This video is a perfect example of why these situations often end in absolute tragedy. It's a perfect reminder of just how difficult it is to see lost boats and people in the water - even when zoomed in and being relatively close, most would have no idea these people were right beside them. It's a good reminder for those capable, to always wear life jackets and to be prepared for the absolute worst, while on the water. It's also a good reminder to people of the terrifying experience and risks people go through, while in desperation. Another reminder to have empathy when we hear of mass tragedies at sea: as this isn't something anyone wants to experience, unless they feel completely desperate and there are no other options. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻 well spoken.

[@untalentedrapper8118]

Stay on land we’re we belong and you won’t have to worry

[@struky104]

​@@untalentedrapper8118if you gonna think like that the best thing is not get out of the house cuz you won't get hurt

[@ttooee2635]

Well said :) Bless your heart

[@untalentedrapper8118]

@@struky104 stepping outside your house and going into the ocean are totally different

[@techtiger217]

Thank you to everybody involved in that rescue🎉🎉

[@PhilCatsea]

🙌🏻

[@techtiger217]

@@PhilCatsea I am always amazed by whales!!!!

[@mattkelley6385]

That capt is a hero

[@PhilCatsea]

Here sure is

[@silk62004]

Thank you for sharing. So many only report the tragic negative unfortunate person over board stories. You are a good man. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome. It was a good feeling to see people helping people. Definitely a positive outcome. As a paramedic I see that there are still lots of good people out there. ❤️ Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@catherineromero1862]

That being said, seeing the railing, then glass, then lower safety guards, it’s inconceivable that anyone “accidentally” goes overboard … I mean one really would have to work at it

[@dodysherman8817]

​@catherineromero1862 I'm wondering if are you thinking the people rescued fell overboard? It was 3 people in a rubber dingy.

[@bigrr64]

Thank you to the brave crew and the captain for saving these people's lives. Good luck to all three of these people on your quest for a better life.

[@PhilCatsea]

Well said!

[@classicalgas8297]

Wow! That vastness of the sea is mind boggling! You don’t realize until you see (or almost don’t see) three people in a dingy that looks like ants!

[@PhilCatsea]

I know! I could barely make them out. They just blended in.

[@Witchfoot.Incorporated]

excellent video- it enables people to truly internalize how vast our oceans are

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@joem6114]

Very cool . Great job by Captain and crew.

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing crew 👍🏻

[@byronharano2391]

Maritime rules at sea. Never leave anyone stranded to the mercy of the sea. Help with all haste! ❤

[@PhilCatsea]

❤️

[@pinkrebel8412]

That is a great captain a difficult rescue with such a large ship. You can tell the crew is well trained. They anchored the raft keeping it above water and had someone stabilizing that ladder.

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing crew

[@TPWK216]

Yeah but they should have thrown them lifewest in case something whilexthey climbing the latter. To me it looked like the last man careing a kid, I cant imagine if he had dropped that child. They would never found him 😱😰

[@uhtred7860]

I hope they hauled the raft aboard, instead of letting it become another piece of man made debris floating around in the ocean.

[@squarefour1]

Thanks for sharing. Thank You Captain Everyone is worth the time

[@PhilCatsea]

No doubt!

[@ØŃTHĘRÙŃ710]

What an awesome video 🤝🏼❤️‍🔥!!! People are always willing to risk there life to come to the us for a better life stay humble y’all 🙏🏽

[@PhilCatsea]

Well said.

[@mytube-vm3ft]

My greatest thanks to the Captain and crew and those that discovered them.

[@PhilCatsea]

Great crew

[@mamavswild]

So, they were people risking their lives to escape the Marxist paradise my Portland professor loves so much 😅 Glad they were saved and welcome to the US.

[@mimiseeyou]

How happy but also frightening it must have been to be next to that huge ship trying not to be swept under. God bless them. Going on my 1st cruise in September and will watch for people stranded. Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you. Yes. Very scary for them I’m sure. Amazing captain and crew. Enjoy your cruise.

[@JessaLynn8]

Great video! Incredible that they were spotted!

[@PhilCatsea]

Thanks . Yes they were very lucky.

[@squadroneagle]

Awesome ! Thanks for sharing !

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. 🛳️👍🏻

[@faithrada]

That's pretty powerfull.. watching a real miracle unfold before you. God Bless all involved. 🙏

[@PhilCatsea]

😊👍🏻

[@jordansummers2790]

Tried to leave a message on tge full footage however I'm so grateful they were rescued...totally amazing. I never heard about this rescue here in So Cal, may have missed it. Been on cruises before I can't imagine. Just so glad the captain turned around & rescued the souls. Wow. How did they end up this way? They are truly blessed & lucky this cruise ship rescued them. Truly unbelievable & wonderful 👏

[@PhilCatsea]

Sorry I don’t know their circumstances. The coast guard took them off our ship. Not sure what happened next

[@emmilypalmer9269]

I really want the owner of this footage to narrate history or nature docs. You sir have an absolutely hypnotic register. I want to sleep to you. Not the weirdest thing I’ve said or posted but right up there🤟you’re lulling me right to sleep. Gratitude ❤️

[@PhilCatsea]

😇

[@timworrell]

Thanks for providing this video!👍

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@karengray3480]

Thank you for sharing! Many blessings to all involved.

[@PhilCatsea]

Agreed. ❤️ Thank you for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@GRANDMAONTHEGO]

Wow! Great job to the crew on the captain. Thank God everybody on that raft was saved. This is just so amazing. Thanks for your video,.

[@PhilCatsea]

It was amazing how the captain can maneuver a 130,000 ton ship with such finesse. They were truly fortunate. Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@bubblesmageefrompoughkipse7104]

Wow. Just. Wow. What a miracle!!🎉❤😊

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing effort by all 👍🏻

[@whitenoiseihearu4018]

Prayers were heard.

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing crew

[@CherylMotherofSeven]

Thank you to the Captain and crew of Celebrity Apex for saving 3 lives lost at sea!!! There is nothing more precious on this earth than the life of a human, for we are made in the image of God!!!

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@iandvan8698]

For example some people don't believe in 🤮🤮🤮god🤮🤮🤮 but it's ok as long as "it" doesn't touch those peoples with...you know .. common sense (even though it does on a daily base) but your comment that specifically HUMAN life is the MOST precious on Earth and not just ANY life - tells a lot about you and your type of "beleivers". How about that - the most average, lame and boring maggot's life is as useless or if you insist """""precious"""""" as yours, same as any other life form out there, your "preciousness" appeared on Earth at last couple of % of total life existence 🧬 we're doomed because of it "human's life is the most precious life on earth" thanks lady and lady's alike 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@douggilg8490]

Well created and edited summary. My wife and I were on the Apex during this rescue, not an easy thing to document.

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you Doug. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@mattaubie1199]

Ayyy Toronto vet here love to see the Canada love 🇨🇦

[@PhilCatsea]

🇨🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸 allies 👍🏻

[@rafarodriguez9757]

My god 😮they probably left Cuba for a better life, i’m glad they were found, good job.👍🏽

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@Nanette-Book-Lover]

So wonderful they were found. Also, explains why emergency vests and boats are bright yellow and orange any other color blends into the water.

[@PhilCatsea]

Very true

[@nm2795]

Wow that would be terrifying! Praise the Lord that they were found!

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@ernestoparis]

God bless u captain n the person who saw them.

[@PhilCatsea]

That says it all👍🏻

[@georgeperez2539]

Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@dasun13]

You did so well recording and vlogging this.. thank you sir 🙏🏽 ✌🏽

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@KaraokeSongsFeFe]

That's so emotional, seeing people lost who would otherwise certainly die, get luckily saved like that My eyes got filled with happy tears. I was in a cruze once, and just by looking at the ocean and realizing how dangerous it is, it scares me so much. Thank God these guys were this lucky!

[@PhilCatsea]

I was the same way. You can here it in my voice at the end. 😥

[@lauradees4625]

Did they say Cuba? If so they have been through enough in their lifetime! Praise to a quick thinking crew and captain!

[@PhilCatsea]

@@lauradees4625 somebody said it later. Not 100% sure but 99.9

[@KaraokeSongsFeFe]

@@lauradees4625 not sure who brought Cuba to the equation, but regardless. Those people could be Cubans, could be those Titan billionaires, or just a regular wealthy family whose boat sank somehow. Lives were saved here. For me, that's what really matters. IMHO, all lives have the same value.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

me too!!

[@chillimd1]

We were on the ship as well. I have even better close up videos. We knew something was up when the ship turned around and then 20 minutes later heard cheering. Moments later the raft was in clear sight and then the rescue was complete. Fortunately we arrived in Fort Lauderdale just in time to disembark. What a great ending to a great week on the Apex.

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@sarge4455]

Appreciate you filming that 👍

[@PhilCatsea]

No worries and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@smarro71]

Wow that bring me back so many memories. Back in the 90's I worked for carnival and we had a couple of rescues, that was so cool

[@PhilCatsea]

Wow. Here’s to all the amazing crew out there! Thanks for watching🛳👍🏻

[@smarro71]

@@PhilCatsea thank you for that beautiful video. God bless!

[@CGunterPortfolio]

That raft looked like a pool raft!!! OMG in the ocean crazy man just crazy!!

[@PhilCatsea]

It was soooo small! Unbelievable! Thanks for watching🛳👍🏻

[@mimita1157]

The sacrifices of human beings trying to flee oppression! God bless and keep them!

[@ripbigscarr1222]

Crazy footage

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes it was.

[@jawesomes6939]

Thank you for sharing this incredible rescue. 🙏

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re welcome. 🛳️👍🏻

[@BeautyQueen9365]

Thank you for saving them. How scared they must have been

[@PhilCatsea]

The captain and crew were amazing. So thankful for the passenger who saw them first. Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@TheMegahusky]

You wouldn't say that if you lived in the UK as dozens and dozens of illegals enter British territory with no paperwork. The government put them up in5 star hotels etc. This is every day 7 million £ per day of our tax money goes to illegal immigrants. 😊

[@cg-ny9078]

@@TheMegahusky Same thing happening in the US now too. The illegals are called "migrants" and get housed in luxury hotels in NYC, and provided free meals while many of our own country's military veterans are homeless.

[@Albanyoregonskywatcher]

​​@@TheMegahusky Same exact thing is happening here in the United States of America. We are all being conquered at once,taken over, infiltrated, and invaded. 😢 Many blessings to you and your family ❤

[@mamavswild]

@@Albanyoregonskywatcherif they were from Cuba they were risking their lives to escape a ‘Marxist paradise’ Antifa says is so wonderful. If they were Cuban and genuinely trying to escape, they are the ONLY people south of the border that should he welcomed. In Miami, Cubans are grateful and understand how lucky they are to be in this country, and they are conservative and value family!

[@Angelluvs05]

Insane,,, 3 from Cuba,,,how far did they travel?!! 🥺 my eyes are burning now fr not blinking!! Near impossible to spot!

[@PhilCatsea]

I know!!

[@Aaron-xg4pk]

Thanks for the full video.

[@PhilCatsea]

You’re most welcome 👍🏻

[@raynic1173]

Being rescued - awesome. Being recused by a ship that's a floating restaurant/bar - PRICELESS.

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@kitty10141]

People risk their lives to come to this amazing country and yet some have the audacity to to say how terrible it is here. Hope they were able to stay after coming so close to death.

[@PhilCatsea]

Makes us think twice👍🏻

[@alicekramden8640]

Why wouldn’t they be allowed to stay? We take illegals in every single day. Hell, these days bidens cronies fly them in so there won’t be such a long line at the border.

[@shelleythompson-brock6412]

Well, as luck would have it...they will actually qualify for POLITICAL ASYLUM as they're coming from COMMUNIST CUBA. Unlike all the illegals who just want a freebie, rather than making their democratic home country a better place to live. And to top it off, we have morons who were fortunate enough to be born in this country that want to usher us into a COMMUNIST country like the one these people risked their lives to escape.

[@dianncarlton1660]

We were on the ship and our friend alerted the captain

[@PhilCatsea]

That was amazing they even saw them! Good job❤️ Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@Mia15239]

This really makes me cry!!!

[@PhilCatsea]

❤️

[@ryanb1314]

Everytime we’re at sea I watch for this haha

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@monvalleytruth5111]

🙏🏼beautiful to see them get rescued got to love good hearted people 🙏🏼

[@PhilCatsea]

Great crew

[@cilitagarcia7210]

Thank God, HE sent this ship to save their lives. Hope they are safe and in good health. That could have ended in a real tragedy. It's such a huge ocean. They looked like toys out there.

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@gregnally4869]

I pray to that same god they made it back home to where they came from safe

[@mikesmeltzer6921]

God had nothing to do with it.

[@Merble]

The humans get credit first. The spotter and crew are the heroes here.

[@floki5605]

Too bad God didn't send the Californian to save the passengers on the Titanic, I guess God was taking a nap that day right? 🙄

[@DearMoonProject]

OMGoodness ❤❤❤❤absolutely incredible ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kymberlyann4421]

Wow incredible humanity always brings a tear to my eye

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻😢

[@paigeschannel3588]

We had this happen on a cruise about 15 yrs ago. It was. The first night and all the sudden the boat stopped. We rescued a family. They were brought on board and got to cruise with us until we returned back to the states. They were not allowed out of their room however. I was happy we saved them as they had a small infant with them.

[@PhilCatsea]

Craziness

[@vanesqua]

Why not allowed out of their room? Those cabins are so tiny...

[@pontus_qwerty]

​@@vanesquamost likely "US illegal aliens."

[@catherineromero1862]

😮

[@catherineromero1862]

@@vanesqua it’s probably an immigration law. But I’m sure they were more than happy to stay in there after what they had been through. They were probably sleeping and resting the entire time

[@roadboat9216]

Very very good chance that they would have died. They had no propulsion of any kind. Wow. Good thing the crew were on the ball and spotted them. As a professional captain, I have rescued people a couple of times. This is the law of the sea! And common decency. Thanks for videoing this great event.

[@PhilCatsea]

Thanks for all you have done👍🏻

[@roadboat9216]

@@PhilCatsea Thanks. i know that at least 2 of the recuses that we did ( my wife and I ), they would have died. As I say, it’s the law of the sea. And amazing how many people don’t do it. Ships will purposely ignore some one because of the time and cost of diverting a vessel. Another issue is improper to NO watch. That’s why I applaud this ships crew for being observant and responding.

[@sunnydaygina]

Miraculous ❤ God bless them and the Captain...Crew.

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing crew👍🏻

[@suzieb8366]

One way to get a free cruise :o) ... Miracle, so glad they were spotted.

[@PhilCatsea]

For sure

[@user-vg5yj4rg2r]

I watched the rescue video❤ realy nice job 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you and thanks to all crew members of the ship Celebrity APEX for their efforts to save and brings this three people safe to land

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you and yes the crew were awesome

[@karmarazzi]

We all watched the rescue video genius that's why we're All in the comments

[@alishashields830]

This is a serious call to life raft and dingy making companies. Hey jerks, from here on out lets start making these in bright bold sun reflective colors. How did you miss that detail???

[@PhilCatsea]

True

[@joey_cola]

This was an off-the-shelf inflatable raft for pools and small bodies of water. Not meant for the ocean. It's not like they were aboard a ship that sunk.

[@alishashields830]

@@joey_cola I guess I missed that part if story. Your saying they were on this for fun?

[@noka1979]

the best ship to be rescued by😊

[@PhilCatsea]

👍🏻

[@TianaLuv539]

❤❤❤ this is heart warming

[@PhilCatsea]

Yesssssss ❤️

[@robertbass974]

I have been on two other cruise ships that stopped to help Cuban rafts and at no time did they let them on the ship. They sent food and water to them and stayed until the coast guard got there.

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes. That’s what we thought they were going to do but it looked like the raft was taking on water. The coast came later and took them off the ship. All’s well that ends well. Thanks for watching 🛳👍🏻

[@jeremylukaszka5029]

@@PhilCatsea Did the Coast Guard land a helicopter on the ship?

[@PhilCatsea]

No they sent a boat.

[@scottbowling58]

Maybe it had something to do with it being the last day of the cruise and they were going in to port anyways.

[@irisgonzalez9391]

Tks to celebrity

[@PhilCatsea]

Agreed👍🏻

[@lindaandrews2351]

Wow !! 😮 😳

[@PhilCatsea]

Exactly 👍🏻

[@iaml8gend120]

1 in a million… 🙌🏾

[@PhilCatsea]

🙌🏻

[@doobied0072]

The feeling those ppl felt on that life boat has to be unreal 😢

[@PhilCatsea]

😥

[@claudemcwhorter]

WOW !

[@PhilCatsea]

I know right?!

[@QueenDesire1]

Thank God everyone is safe! Big props to The Celebrity star shipp!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@PhilCatsea]

Yes

[@talalisaboss2132]

Great filming it’s rare someone films something at posts it in full

[@PhilCatsea]

Thank you and thanks for watching 🛳️👍🏻

[@neilnoon6936]

Well I'm very glad they're all OK.🙏 And now for some levity: I'm going to remember to float my little dingy into Caribbean cruise line pathways to bypass the long lines at the dock and avoid those pesky ticket prices. 😊

[@PhilCatsea]

They weee very lucky

[@neilnoon6936]

@PhilCatsea I am very glad everyone is ok!

[@SwimDeeep]

Man talk about some bravery. That had to have been terrifying.

[@PhilCatsea]

Agreed! Can’t even imagine.

[@WileeC]

Can you imagine the joy and relief they felt watching that ship bang a U-turn?

[@PhilCatsea]

Amazing

[@chodkowski01]

That’s why ditch bags are so important to have. PLB, Marine radio, Flashlight, Laser light, Water, Whistle, Strobe light etc. anyone of those things can make a difference in getting rescued at sea.

[@PhilCatsea]

🛳️👍🏻

[@josejohn1439]

Oh god how difficult finding at sea suddenly disappeared again seen them by sunshine wow god bless them Appreciated crew members and Passengers god bless you all...✝️🙏👍👍👍💐

[@PhilCatsea]

So true. ❤️ Thanks for watching. 🛳👍🏻

[@joelmogensen579]

Leaving the raft in the water is a "hazard to navigation" and will cause other boats to report it and divert to it unnecessarily

[@PhilCatsea]

Not sure why they did that

[@masterj4249]

Finally someone that was able to capture something like this ina propper way..still camera holding and good explaining! Gj on the guy that filmed all of this!

[@PhilCatsea]

Thanks so much 😁