Authorities are investigating a recent death that occurred
aboard the Carnival Dream, a Carnival
Cruise Line ship that sails out of Galveston, Texas. While details remain
limited, the FBI has confirmed it's looking into the matter and working
alongside multiple agencies. So far, officials have not revealed whether this
fatality could be the result of any criminal activity.
The incident reportedly occurred on July 23, while the ship
was sailing a popular western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Costa Maya, Belize
and Cozumel.
Some guests reported being jolted awake by emergency sirens in the early
morning hours—around 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.—followed by an announcement requesting
medical help on the ship's Serenity Deck.
“I can confirm FBI Houston is aware of an incident that
occurred around July 23, 2025, on the Carnival Dream cruise ship,” a
spokesperson for the FBI’s Houston office said, according to KATU.
“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.”
Carnival Cruise Line responded to rumors surrounding the
incident with a statement, which read, "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
main federal agency responsible for investigating possible crimes that occur at
sea. Whether or not it steps in depends on various factors, including where the
ship was located at the time, where it embarked and debarked, and the
nationalities of those involved. In some cases, other countries may also have
jurisdiction and choose to investigate themselves.
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