Woman dies in fall from Carnival cruise ship balcony off California

29 Apr 2026 • 5:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman dies in fall from Carnival cruise ship balcony off California

  • A woman died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship off the coast of California.
  • The incident occurred around 2 a.m. Monday morning, early in the vessel's voyage from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico.
  • The FBI has launched an investigation into the woman's death, and all appropriate authorities have been alerted.
  • The victim's family disembarked the ship at Catalina Island and returned home, while Carnival's Care Team is providing support.
  • Passengers expressed concern and frustration over the lack of detailed information regarding the circumstances of the fatal fall.

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