Unnamed : “Passenger dies jumping off cruise ship”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Cruise ship passenger death
2. Florida cruise ship fatality

A tragic incident occurred as a passenger jumped overboard from the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, setting sail from Florida. The Coast Guard assisted in the search for the man, who was later pronounced deceased. The cruise ship, operated by Royal Caribbean, immediately launched a search and rescue operation. This incident, approximately 300 miles from PortMiami, halted the cruise for two hours. The Icon of the Seas is expected to reach Costa Maya, Mexico, soon. This tragedy follows a similar one on the Liberty of the Seas. If you need support, contact Samaritans or visit their website for assistance.

Passenger Dies After Jumping Overboard from World’s Largest Cruise Ship

A tragic incident occurred on the world‘s largest cruise ship as a passenger lost his life after jumping overboard. The male passenger, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly jumped from the 20-deck high Icon of the Seas after it departed from a port in Florida. The ship was on its way to a seven-day cruise around the Caribbean, with its first stop scheduled in Honduras.

The Coast Guard was involved in the search and rescue operation after the passenger jumped overboard. The Cruise ship deployed a rescue boat, located the man, and brought him back onboard. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced deceased by the Coast Guard.

The incident took place approximately 300 miles away from PortMiami and around 30 to 40 miles north of Santa Lucia, Cuba. The Icon of the Seas, which can accommodate over 5,000 guests and made its maiden voyage earlier this year, was halted after the incident as a search and rescue operation was conducted for around two hours.

Royal Caribbean’s Statement

Royal Caribbean, the operator of the Icon of the Seas, immediately notified the US Coast Guard and initiated a search and rescue operation. The company’s care team is providing support to the guest’s loved ones during this difficult time. The ship’s crew worked in collaboration with the Coast Guard to handle the situation.

Previous Incidents and Rescues

This tragedy comes shortly after a similar incident on another Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Liberty of the Seas, where a passenger went overboard during a trip in the Bahamas. Despite search efforts, the passenger could not be located. However, the cruise company has also witnessed successful rescues in the past, such as the recovery of a passenger who fell overboard from the Symphony of the Seas.

Upcoming Port of Call

According to tracking data, the Icon of the Seas is scheduled to reach the port of Costa Maya, Mexico by noon on Tuesday. The cruise line continues to monitor the situation and provide support to the affected guests and their families.

Support Resources

If you or someone you know is in distress or struggling to cope, you can reach out to the Samaritans for confidential assistance. Additionally, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential crisis support 24/7. Remember, help is available, and you are not alone.