Cruise & Ferry
Crew member dies after falling overboard from world’s largest cruise ship
The incident happened around 7 pm local time on July 24, approximately 200 miles east of Nassau, near San Salvador Island. According to the cruise line, the crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation after the man fell from the port side of the ship.
“A rescue boat was deployed to help the man, who was pulled from the sea and onto a dinghy once he was located,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said. “Unfortunately, the crew member passed away.”
The company added in its statement,“We extend our condolences to the crew member’s family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share.”
The identity of the crew member has not been released. Royal Caribbean has not confirmed whether the fall was accidental or intentional. However, TMZ, citing Royal Bahamas Police, reported that the man is believed to have taken his own life.
Passengers aboard the Icon of the Seas said they saw life rings being dropped into the ocean and the ship slowing down to assist with the emergency. Several areas on the ship were temporarily closed off as the crew responded to the situation.The ship, which began sailing in January 2024, is the world’s largest cruise vessel. It was on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage and is scheduled to stop at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island, before returning to PortMiami on Saturday, July 26. The company confirmed that the itinerary would continue as planned.This is not the first overboard incident involving Icon of the Seas. A passenger fell overboard but was rescued in May 2024, though they later died. The cruise industry has faced growing scrutiny over safety protocols related to such incidents.
Royal Caribbean says it is offering support to the crew on board and the family of the deceased as authorities continue their investigation.
Multiple federal agencies are investigating a death on board a Texas-based Carnival Dream cruise ship, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
An unidentified person died on the Galveston-based Dream on Wednesday, the FBI Houston office confirmed to the Post.
The incident is being investigated by an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, authorities said.
Officials haven’t said if the death appeared to be criminal in nature.
“Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I am not able to provide additional details at this time,” a spokesperson for the FBI’s Houston office said in a statement.
Passengers aboard the ship, which travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, woke up to sirens around 3 a.m. on the day of the incident, News 4 San Antonio reported.
One man reportedly heard an announcement requesting medical attention on the Serenity Deck, the outlet said.
Carnival Cruise Line has since dismissed that there is any investigation regarding a “suspicious death,” the outlet reported.
“There is no investigation about a suspicious death on Carnival Dream, and it’s disappointing to learn that any guests might be spreading rumors about something they know nothing about,” the company said in a statement to the outlet.
Carnival Cruise Line did not immediately respond to a request from The Post for comment.
GALVESTON, Texas — The Carnival Dream cruise ship, based out of Galveston, is currently the focus of a death investigation. However, law enforcement sources have not confirmed if the incident is criminal in nature.
A spokesperson for the FBI’s Houston office stated, “I can confirm FBI Houston is aware of an incident that occurred around July 23, 2025, on the Carnival Dream cruise ship. An FBI maritime liaison agent, based out of the Texas City resident agency, is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line regarding this incident.”
Passengers aboard the ship, which travels to Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel, reported waking up to the sound of sirens around 3 or 4 a.m. on the day of the incident. One passenger, speaking off-camera, mentioned hearing an announcement requesting medical assistance at the Serenity Deck.
In response to circulating theories about the incident, Carnival Cruise Line issued a statement saying, “There is no investigation about a suspicious death on Carnival Dream and it’s disappointing to learn that any guests might be spreading rumors about something they know nothing about.”
The FBI is the primary federal agency authorized to investigate potential crimes on the high seas. Their ability to investigate depends on several factors, including the ship’s location, points of embarkation and debarkation, and the nationality of the potential suspect or victim. Additionally, other countries may also seek to investigate certain incidents.
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