Overview
- The ship returned to PortMiami on Saturday morning as scheduled, where the FBI’s Miami office opened its inquiry.
- FBI Miami spokesperson James Marshall said agents responded but provided no additional information.
- Carnival said it is cooperating with investigators and focusing on supporting the passenger’s family.
- Authorities have not released the passenger’s identity or any details about the cause or circumstances of death.
- Industry observers estimate about 200 cruise-ship deaths each year, and Carnival says FBI involvement in deaths at sea is standard protocol tied to U.S. ports.