Spirit-Of-Adventure Vessel Reviews and Specifications

**Title: Urgent Medical Evacuation Off the Coast of Málaga** On April 7, a dramatic medical emergency unfolded aboard the 'Spirit of Adventure', as the vessel was cruising from Algeciras to Malta. The ship's crew initiated a request for a medical evacuation for one of its passengers, prompting an immediate response from the Centre for Salvamento Marítimo (CCS) in Tarifa. In response to the call for help, the SAR helicopter Helimer 211 was dispatched to the scene. The skilled team aboard the helicopter successfully hoisted both the patient and a physician who was tending to him aboard the cruise ship. After the precarious airlift, they were swiftly transported to the port of Málaga, where an ambulance awaited to ensure the patient received urgent medical care at a nearby hospital. This incident highlights the critical role of maritime rescue operations in safeguarding lives at sea.

**Title: Urgent Medevac from Spirit of Adventure near Estaca de Bares** In a dramatic turn of events on April 1, a crew member aboard the cruise ship 'Spirit of Adventure' required emergency medical evacuation while navigating 63 miles off the coast of Estaca de Bares. Following a concerning health issue, the ship's doctor promptly recommended a helicopter medevac. Responding swiftly to the situation, Salvamento Marítimo dispatched the SAR helicopter Helimer 402. Under the cover of night, the helicopter successfully hoisted the ailing crew member and flew him to Alvedro Airport. Upon arrival, he was immediately transported by ambulance to the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña for further medical attention. Meanwhile, the 'Spirit of Adventure' resumed its journey toward Portsmouth, UK, continuing its voyage with the remaining crew and passengers onboard.

On the night of Feb 10, 2026, the 'Spirit Adventure' returned to the port of Cadíz, while en route to Valencia, for the medical evacuation of two patients, aged 86 and 84. The Cádiz Civil Protection Coordination Center (CCS Cádiz) mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Suhail'. The evacuation took place in the dock, and the patients were transferred to Puerto América, where an ambulance awaited them. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2021591444616536303

On Aug 19, the Spirit of Adventure' requested the medical evacuation of a wheelchair-bound passenger, by sea, while sailing four nautical miles southeast of Mahón. The CCS Palma of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Antares', which took the patient off and took him to Mahón, where he was to be transferred to a clinic.

On Jan 18, 2025, at dawn, the 'Spirit of Adventure', en route from Las Palmas to Portsmouth, UK, which was sailing about 23 miles west of Cabo Fisterra, requested the urgent medical evacuation of an 80-year-old passenger. Salvamento Maritimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 401 from the Fisterra Rescue Center. The woman was hoisted aboard and transferred to the A Coruña airport. It landed in Alvedro at 6:00 a.m., and an ambulance transported the patient to hospital from there.

An 85-year-old British woman has been evacuated for medical reasons from the 'Spirit of adventure', e route from Portsmouth to Cadiz, on April 24, 2023, 70 nautical miles west of A Coruña. The woman had to be treated for heart problems. She was hoisted by the Helimer 102 helicopter and transferred to the Alvedro airport, where sn ambulance was waiting.

In the morning of Jan 15, 2023, the SAR helicopter Pesca 1 was mobilized to the "Spirit of Adventure", which was sailing 75 miles from Vigo to medevac a passenger from the cruise ship, who was unwell. The patient was hoisted and taken to Peinador airport, where an ambulance picked her up to receive medical attention at the hospital. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1614586056770289664