Tragedy on a business cruise in Turkey: how a tourist died and what the crew did.

Tragedy on the 'pirate ship'

According to The Sun: Party cruises with alcohol may promise a carefree vacation with sun, sea and endless parties, but beneath the deck lies much darker realities.

For Naikit Colville, a trip on a 'pirate ship' in Turkey ended in tragedy when her father, Peter Colville, suddenly died during the cruise. However, instead of an urgent return to shore, the staff told her shocked daughter:

"he's dead, he's gone"

In her first exclusive interview after the tragedy that occurred nine weeks ago, 27-year-old Naikit recounted how the "bound and stunned" crew members on board stood and watched her father die, while their children and grandchildren were nearby.

She also expressed concern that such a tragedy could happen again at unregulated water parties where there are no proper safety standards.

"I don't think people realize how dangerous it can be until something like this happens in their family," she says.

Despite thousands of tourists registering for parties and boat excursions every year, what was once seen as exhilarating has now become a high-risk venture, where the line between fun and danger is extremely thin.

One evening in Lisbon

During one of the alcohol-fueled bachelor party cruises in Lisbon, another tragedy occurred related to a male "prank." Nishantan Gnanatas was thrown off a yacht into the Tagus River, where he hit his head on the railing and fell into the icy water.

The pathologist determined it was a "prank gone wrong." Dr. Fiona Wilcox emphasized:

"This was an absolutely tragic accident that was not foreseeable."

The head of the marine police, Malakis Dominges, said:

"It was a silly prank between friends."

This story underscores the growing concern surrounding bachelor and party cruises, where cheap alcohol, altercations, and ritual pranks can lead to tragedy.

The roots of the safety problem

Naikit, 27, recounted that on July 27, her father, 60-year-old Peter Colville, drowned on a 'pirate ship' in Alanya, Turkey. The family paid over £200 for two tickets for the "luxury on the water," which promised entertainment, DJs, and a foam party, as well as two stops for swimming.

"My father was very safety-conscious, and I remember when we boarded, he noted it was strange that no one was checking names, handing out wristbands or asking to sign a waiver," she recalls.

The first swimming stop occurred, but at the second, near Cleopatra Beach, Naikit decided not to go back into the water. Meanwhile, her father and brother-in-law, Ben Diamond, went snorkeling until Naikit heard terrifying screams.

"I looked into the water and saw my dad's face floating and people trying to pull him out of the water," she said, explaining that when her father was pulled onto the deck, one of the guests started performing CPR on him.

Despite the horrific circumstances, the party cruise continued. As Naikit noted,

"Other guests were told 'sorry for the delay', and the party continued."

An investigation into the cause of Peter's death is currently ongoing, as the results of the pathological studies have not provided a clear answer.

According to Naikit, tourists do not realize the risks associated with such cruises. She emphasizes: "Thinking about it, I believe there are not enough crew members for the number of people on board to monitor everyone who swims in the water."