MIAMI, FL – A somber mood fell over the Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas when a passenger, a 16-year-old boy, fell from a balcony and met a tragic end. The ship was midway through its journey from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas.
The boy fell onto the ship’s deck, per initial reports from TMZ. However, these details, including the boy’s age and the specifics of the fall, have yet to be independently corroborated.
After the fall, the boy was immediately rushed to a medical facility. Unfortunately, he could not be saved and passed away. Royal Caribbean has not disclosed the exact cause of death.
In the incident’s aftermath, passengers reported an announcement requesting blood donations. Fox News published images showing several balconies cordoned off with yellow tape and a blue tent erected behind a grey partition, presumably related to the ongoing investigation. The authenticity of these images remains unverified.
Royal Caribbean extended its deepest condolences to the deceased’s family in a statement, saying, “We are saddened to learn of the passing of a guest, and our hearts go out to the family. We won’t provide any further comment out of respect for them.”
This unfortunate incident adds to a string of recent tragedies on cruise ships. Earlier this year, in April, a passenger fell from a Virgin Voyages cruise and died after landing on the ship’s lower deck. In August, a crew member fell overboard from a Viking Cruises ship and lost his life.