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Cruise Ship Heatwave Nightmare | Global News

Published
June 30, 2026
Duration
1:40
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Last updated
Jul 1, 2026

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A cruise ship turned into a sauna when the Tui Skyla’s AC went on strike during a Budapest heatwave, trapping 146 passengers in sweltering misery for two days — including elderly travelers and those with mobility issues. Birthdays and anniversaries became “nightmares” as crew kept them hydrated while engineers scrambled to fix the cooling system. Tui canc…

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A cruise ship turned into a sauna when the Tui Skyla’s AC went on strike during a Budapest heatwave, trapping 146 passengers in sweltering misery for two days — including elderly travelers and those with mobility issues. Birthdays and anniversaries became “nightmares” as crew kept them hydrated while engineers scrambled to fix the cooling system. Tui canceled the trip, offered full refunds plus £100 vouchers, and apologized — but passengers aren’t fooled: past complaints suggest this isn’t an is

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