A pirate-themed party boat carrying 148 people sank in the Mediterranean off the coast of Turkey, forcing holidaymakers to jump into the sea. The vessel, named Big Boss Diamond, encountered trouble while taking tourists on a day cruise along the Marmaris coast.
Incident Details
The boat, complete with decorative masts, had left the resort town of Marmaris for a day trip to Paradise Island on Friday. However, the tour came to a sudden halt in Akvaryum Bay when the vessel began taking in water and tilting. An alarm was raised, and passengers and crew jumped into the crystal blue water as rescue boats were called.
Among those on board were British tourists and approximately 20 children. The ship is reported to have sunk quickly, going completely under in about an hour. Footage showed only the masts protruding from the water, with debris floating on the surface.
Operator's Response
Big Boss Diamond Marmaris, the boat operator, issued a statement on social media: 'Dear guests and friends, thank you very much asking and worrying about us. We are all safe and fine. Till fixed up, Big Boss Diamond we will carry on our boat trips with Big Boss Yagna.'
Boat Details
Big Boss Diamond is a four-deck boat offering all-inclusive excursions with unlimited alcohol for £35 per person. It is advertised as a family party boat that visits five islands, featuring a soft play area for children and a party section upstairs. Social media videos show tourists dancing on the upper deck with music and a DJ dressed as a pirate.
Metro approached tour organizer Yagna Tourism for comment. All passengers and crew were safely rescued, and no injuries have been reported.
