Carnival cruise passenger confirmed overboard during return voyage, search ongoing
A 56-year-old man went overboard from a Carnival Cruise Line vessel returning to Long Beach, and authorities are conducting a joint search with the U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican navy.
A Carnival Cruise Line ship traveling from Mexico to Long Beach reported that a 56-year-old male passenger went overboard over the weekend. The incident was confirmed after crew members reviewed the vessel’s man-overboard cameras, according to footage posted by other passengers.
Carnival said the ship’s team immediately began standard search and investigation procedures, including notifying the U.S. and Mexican Coast Guards and reviewing CCTV footage. The cruise line also indicated it is providing assistance to the passenger’s family.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed it is actively searching for the missing guest and is coordinating efforts with the Mexican navy and nearby commercial vessels. The ship returned to Long Beach on Sunday, a week after departing for Puerto Vallarta on September 13.