Overview

• The victim, a passenger on the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam, was involved in a fatal jet ski accident on March 22, 2025.
• The incident occurred at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, a private destination recently renamed from Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas.
• Preliminary investigations by the Royal Bahamas Police Force indicate the woman lost control of the jet ski and collided with a rock.
• Despite medical personnel's efforts, the woman was pronounced dead by a local doctor, and the investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
• Holland America Line has expressed condolences and is providing support to the victim's family during this difficult time.