Dad Dives Into Ocean to Rescue Daughter After She Falls Off Disney Cruise [WATCH]

A father jumped into the Atlantic Ocean to rescue his daughter after she fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship on Sunday, treading water for approximately 20 minutes before they were both pulled to safety, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred while the Disney Dream was en route from Florida to the Bahamas. An emergency alert broadcast over the ship’s public address system, stating “Mr. MOB … port side,” signaled a man overboard situation, prompting an immediate response from the crew.

According to eyewitness accounts posted on social media, the girl fell from the ship’s fourth deck into the ocean. Her father reportedly jumped in without hesitation to rescue her.

A father jumped off a Disney cruise ship and into the Atlantic Ocean to save his young daughter after she fell overboard. pic.twitter.com/07MNjV7Kf0

— The Vibes (@thevibestweets) June 30, 2025

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“A girl fell overboard from the 4th deck & her dad went in after her,” passenger Kevin Furuta wrote in a Facebook post, alongside a video showing the ship’s emergency response.

Fellow passengers watched as a yellow rescue boat was quickly deployed. The boat traveled out into the water where the father and daughter were seen floating and drifting away from the vessel.

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Dewayne Smith, another passenger on board, described the scene in a Facebook post. “Lots of praying folks on this ship! Little girl fell overboard and her dad jumped overboard to try to save her,” he wrote. “Both the little girl and dad were successfully rescued.”

Wow, total chills watching this rescue of father and daughter after the dad jumped in to save her when she fell overboard off of The Disney Dream cruise ship. Dad of the year right there. pic.twitter.com/JzxPdaSTg3

— Jimni38 (@Jimni38) June 30, 2025

Eyewitnesses estimate the father spent around 20 minutes in the water holding onto his daughter until the rescue team reached them.

Disney Cruise Line confirmed the rescue in a statement provided to USA Today, praising the swift actions of the crew.

“We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes,” a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson said.

“We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.”

It is not yet known how the child fell overboard. The girl is believed to be around five years old, based on passenger accounts. No injuries have been reported as of Monday, and both guests were able to return to the ship after the incident.

The Disney Dream resumed its scheduled voyage following the rescue operation.

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