A tragic incident occurred aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, which docked at Port Miami on November 8, 2025. A federal investigation has been launched following the death of an 18-year-old passenger, identified as a senior student from Florida.
The Carnival Horizon was on a 6-night Caribbean cruise when the incident took place. Carnival Cruise Line has stated that they are fully cooperating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Miami Field Office and are focused on providing support to the bereaved family.
While the passenger’s identity has not been officially disclosed, local media has reported that she was a high school senior. U.S. federal authorities take jurisdiction over unexplained deaths on cruise ships involving U.S. citizens or domestic ports.
The investigation is ongoing, and any further details will be released by the FBI as they become available.
For more information about incidents related to the Carnival Horizon, you can visit the ship’s CruiseMinus page.
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