ABC NewsVideoLiveShowsShopLog InStream onNewsFather jumps overboard after daughter falls off Disney cruise shipVideos of the dramatic rescue has gone viral on social media.ByKelly McCarthy June 30, 2025, 10:10 AM0:54A father and his daughter were rescued after falling overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship, June 29, 2025, returning to Fort Lauderdale.Janice Martin-AsuqueA Disney cruise to the Bahamas ended with a terrifying twist over the weekend after a young girl fell overboard and her father leapt in to save her.The incident occurred aboard the Disney Dream off the port of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, where the ship was returning from a four-night cruise to the Bahamas.72-year-old who had 4 strokes on cruise ship speaks out after rescueDramatic footage shows the rescue crew from the Disney Dream using a small yellow boat to pull the pair from the water.A father and his daughter were rescued after falling overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship, June 29, 2025, returning to Fort Lauderdale.Janice Martin-AsuquePassengers aboard the cruise later confirmed that a man overboard emergency code went out over the ship's intercom and that the crew immediately went into rescue mode.Videos of the rescue have garnered hundreds of views on social media. Another passenger wrote in a Disney Dream Cruise Ship group on Facebook that the girl fell "from the fourth deck and her dad went in after her -- Thankfully the DCL rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!"Editor’s PicksCruise ship diverts course to save stranded sailors and dogs8-year-old evacuated from cruise ship in dramatic rescue caught on cameraCouple speaks out after dramatic rescue by Carnival cruise ship crewA spokesperson for Disney Cruise Line told ABC News in a statement, "The Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water. We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols."Disney is the parent company of ABC News.Related TopicsCruisesSponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsTrump says US strikes hit Iran 'far below ground level'Jun 23, 2:06 AM71 killed in Israeli attack on Iran prison, official saysJun 29, 6:32 AMSenate begins debate on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'Jun 29, 9:32 PMIsrael-Iran live updates: Trump says he is not 'talking to' Iran36 minutes agoABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkPrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementTerms of UseDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact Us © 2025 ABC News, A dramatic rescue at sea after a child fell overboard off a Disney Cruise Line ship returning to Fort Lauderdale and her father leapt in after her. The Disney Dream docked at Port Everglades early , Disney Cruise Line confirmed that crew aboard the Disney Dream rescued a father and daughter who went overboard..