one cruise ship The man got stuck in thick sea ice while sailing near Antarctica on Saturday.

Scenic Eclipse II got stuck crossing the Ross Sea. Unable to break through the surrounding ice floe, it called for assistance, United States Coast Guard said in a press release.

In a video shared by a Coast Guard member, the USCG Polaris can be seen breaking through thick ice as it approaches the stranded ship.

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Once at the ship’s location, Coast Guard icebreakers made multiple close passes through the surrounding ice to loosen the frozen package.

The Coast Guard said the Scenic Eclipse II contacted the icebreaker late Friday night after becoming stuck about eight miles off McMurdo Sound.

A cruise ship became stuck in thick sea ice in Antarctica’s Ross Sea on Saturday and required assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. (Southwestern Nervous System)

After being released, the cruise ship was escorted several miles to open water to ensure its safety continue sailing.

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The Scenic Eclipse II can carry up to 228 guests and 176 crew members, but capacity will be reduced during Antarctic voyages, according to the cruise line’s website.

The Coast Guard arrived to rescue the Scenic Eclipse II after it became stuck about eight miles off McMurdo Sound. (Southwestern Nervous System)

The Coast Guard said there were no reports of injuries and the vessel was able to continue its journey.

Scenic Group told Fox Digital News: “Progress was slower than planned due to changes in the ice floe, and the captain requested the nearby U.S. Coast Guard vessel Polaris to assist in clearing the area and avoid a prolonged period of low-speed navigation. The next day, the natural movement of the ice began again and the situation had normalized.”

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The cruise line noted the moment as unforgettable – Serve champagne On the observation deck.

“We thank the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Star crew for their professionalism and cooperation during operations in the Ross Sea. Although the Scenic Eclipse II never required rescue services, the coordination between the two ships ensured that we could safely and efficiently navigate the changing ice floes. ” said Captain James Griffiths, General Manager of Marine Operations at Scenic Group.

The rescue coincided with a milestone for the Coast Guard vessel – it marked its 50th anniversary of service on the same day it assisted the cruise ship.

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“At 50 years old, Polaris remains the most capable non-nuclear icebreaker in the world,” said Commander Samuel Blase, Polaris’ executive officer.

The Coast Guard said the assistance was provided on the same day that the Coast Guard vessel celebrated its 50th anniversary of service. (Southwestern Nervous System)

Based in Seattle, the Polaris is the only active heavy icebreaker in the United States, according to the Coast Guard.

Put into use in 1976, vessel Powered by multiple high-output engines, it is capable of breaking through miles of Antarctic ice.

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The Coast Guard said that as part of Operation Deep Freeze, the Polaris performs annual missions to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, breaking through miles of ice up to 21 feet thick.