5 Most Expensive Cruise Ship Disasters You Won’t Believe

2. Costa Concordia – $2 Billion Catastrophe

In 2012, Costa Concordia hit an underwater rock after sailing too close to an island. 33 people died, and the ship partially capsized. The rescue took six hours, and salvaging took five years. Total costs, including compensation, reached $2 billion, making it one of the costliest maritime disasters ever.