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Overboard Americas Florida · 13 February 2024

Passenger Death (Overboard) on Allure Of The Seas: Incident on 13 February 2024

Date
Location
Florida
Incident type
Passenger overboard
Published

1

person rescued · 1 death

What happened

On 13 February 2024, a 16-year-old female passenger fell from her stateroom balcony aboard the Allure Of The Seas while the vessel was en route from Florida to The Bahamas. The teenager was transported to a Nassau hospital on 14 February 2024, where she was pronounced dead. Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is cooperating with authorities investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The incident occurred during a scheduled 4-day "Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise" itinerary. RCI has expressed its condolences to the family and has withheld specific details to respect their privacy during this tragic time.

Details of the incident

The 16-year-old passenger fell from her stateroom balcony while the ship was in transit. The ship's medical team responded immediately, and the passenger was transported to a Nassau hospital upon arrival in port on 14 February 2024. The circumstances leading to the overboard incident remain under investigation by relevant authorities.

Casualties

Fatalities

  • 1 passenger (16-year-old female) pronounced dead at Nassau hospital on 14 February 2024.

Injuries

  • None reported.

Rescued

  • Passenger recovered and transported to Nassau hospital; no other passengers or crew affected.

Investigation

The circumstances leading to the overboard incident are currently under investigation. Royal Caribbean International is cooperating with authorities; specific details have been withheld to respect the privacy of the grieving family.

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