Tragic Loss: 18-Year-Old Senior Student Dies Aboard Carnival Horizon Cruise Ship

A federal investigation is now underway following the tragic death of a passenger aboard the cruise ship Carnival Horizon on November 8, 2025, after it docked at Port Miami. The ship was on a 6-night Caribbean cruise at the time of the incident.

In a statement from CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, the cruise line confirmed its full cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Miami Field Office and expressed its support for the family of the deceased. While the identity of the passenger has not yet been officially released, local media reports have highlighted that she was an 18-year-old senior student from Florida.

Federal authorities usually take charge of investigations into unexplained deaths on cruise ships involving U.S. citizens or ports. As this case continues to unfold, additional details will be made available through the FBI as the investigation progresses.

For further incidents related to Carnival Horizon, refer to the ship’s CruiseMinus page.

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