Cruise Passenger Dies in Jet Ski Accident at Private Bahamian Destination

A 73-year-old British-Czechoslovakian woman lost her life after colliding with a rock while riding a jet ski at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, during a Holland America Line cruise.

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.