FBI Launches Probe into Cruise Ship Passenger Death
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation into the death of a passenger aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, according to official statements. The vessel completed its voyage and returned to its home port in Miami on schedule on Saturday 8 November 2025.
Carnival Cooperates as Investigation Unfolds
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed it is providing its full cooperation to federal investigators based in Miami. In an official statement, the company emphasised that its primary focus is on supporting the family of the deceased passenger. "Since this is an ongoing matter under the jurisdiction of law enforcement, all media inquiries need to be directed to the FBI’s Miami public affairs office," the company stated.
No further information regarding the identity of the passenger or the specific circumstances leading to their death has been released to the public. The Independent has contacted the FBI for comment.
Heightened Scrutiny on Cruise Ship Incidents
This tragic event occurs at a time when passenger safety aboard cruise liners is under intense international scrutiny. Last month, a cruise around Australia was cancelled after an 80-year-old passenger, Suzanne Rees, was left behind on a remote island and later found dead. She had become separated from her tour group on Lizard Island after feeling unwell.
Furthermore, the recent Netflix true crime documentary, "Amy Bradley is Missing," has renewed public interest in cruise ship disappearances. The three-part series details the case of Amy Bradley, a 23-year-old who vanished from a cruise ship in March 1998 after being last seen on a balcony.
