Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Antarctica

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  12.04.08 | 5:45 PM ET

The 122-passenger ship is reported to be taking on “minimal” water and leaking fuel after running aground on the Antarctic Peninsula. No one is injured and help is on the way, but the incident is sure to bring back memories of last year’s cruise ship sinking and renew concerns about tourism in Antarctica.