About SP Cruises Opco Limited (“Azamara Cruises”)
SP Cruises Opco Limited, operating as Azamara Cruises, recently experienced a data breach affecting 3,342 individuals, including four residents of Maine. The breach was discovered on January 15, 2025, although it initially occurred on August 16, 2024. Azamara Cruises, located in Miami, FL, is a commercial entity specializing in luxury cruise operations. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal information.
What Happened
On August 19, 2024, Azamara Cruises became aware of unauthorized access to a single Azamara Cruises email account. Azamara Cruises promptly took steps to revoke access and launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of any unauthorized activity. During the course of Azamara Cruises’ investigation, it determined that the unauthorized actor may have downloaded the contents of the email account between August 16, 2024 and August 19, 2024. Azamara Cruises then conducted a thorough review of the accessed mail items to determine their contents and to whom they relate. Additionally, Azamara Cruises undertook an internal review to locate address information for these individuals. On January 15, 2025, Azamara Cruises determined information related to certain Maine residents was contained within the affected mail items.
The breach affected individuals whose personal information, including names and government identification numbers, was potentially accessed. The breach occurred between August 16-19, 2024, and was discovered on January 15, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are advised to remain vigilant by reviewing their account statements and monitoring free credit reports for any unauthorized activity. Azamara Cruises is actively working to enhance its security measures and has provided written notices to affected individuals. Users should report any suspected identity theft or fraud to their credit card company or bank. They are also encouraged to place fraud alerts or security freezes on their credit files as a precaution.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Azamara Cruises is offering impacted individuals complimentary access to credit monitoring services through Experian for one year. This service includes credit and identity theft monitoring to help safeguard against potential identity theft. Affected individuals are provided with information on how to obtain a free credit report, place a fraud alert, and contact relevant authorities such as the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorney General offices for further assistance.