FBI Investigates Death of 18-Year-Old Passenger Aboard Carnival Horizon
The FBI is investigating the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, which returned to PortMiami on Saturday.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a passenger aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship. The vessel returned to PortMiami on Saturday, November 8, 2025, following a Caribbean voyage. Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the incident, stating, "Our focus is on supporting the family of our guest and cooperating with the FBI."
Kepner, a senior at Titusville High School in Florida, was traveling with her family when she passed away. Her family described her as a "happy, bubbly, straight-A student with a bright future ahead." She was preparing to graduate in May and had recently completed testing to join the U.S. military. The FBI's Miami office has confirmed their involvement in the investigation but has not released further details at this time.