Search Ends for Passenger Who Fell Overboard on Norwegian Cruise Ship

A 51-year-old man went overboard during a Christmas cruise in the Caribbean, with extensive search efforts proving unsuccessful.

The man fell overboard from the Norwegian Epic around 3 p.m. on December 26 while the ship was sailing from Jamaica to the Bahamas.
Search and rescue efforts were conducted under the guidance of the Bahamas Rescue Coordination Center but were ultimately called off after no signs of the man were found.
Another cruise ship, Holland America Line's Zuiderdam, assisted in the search, which included circular maneuvers and flares to mark the location.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was traveling with a large group that included family members, who are receiving support from the cruise line during this challenging time.
The Norwegian Epic, partway through a seven-night Western Caribbean voyage, has since been cleared to continue its journey.