Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

They acted swiftly - deploying a small boat to bring the man and his cat, Dahlia, safely onboard, as video captured at the scene shows.

"The sailor and his cat are safe and doing well," Carnival Cruise Line told Fox News Digital in a statement. 

The sailor had been drifting for several days after having engine issues. 

"The sailor is currently being cared for by Legend's medical team," Carnival also said in its statement. 

It did not release the man's name. 

The Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class cruise ship that launched in 2002 after being built in Finland, according to the company.

The ship is about 963 feet long and can accommodate roughly 2,100 passengers, along with a crew of around 900.

Over the years, the Legend has sailed a range of itineraries, including the Caribbean and Alaska, while undergoing updates to add modern amenities.

Khloe Quill of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.