Cruise ship was hit by three `` abnormal '' waves , each about 26 feet ( 8 meters ) high . Maltese government officials begin investigation . The victims were a German man , 69 , from North Rhine Westphalia , and an Italian man , 52 , who was traveling with his family , their respective governments told CNN . Comment: Fourteen other people injured in the incident which occurred off Cabo de San Sebastian .
Cruise ship was hit by three `` abnormal '' waves , each about 26 feet ( 8 meters ) high . Maltese government officials begin investigation . Comment: Fourteen other people injured in the incident which occurred off Cabo de San Sebastian .