Passenger jumps overboard from Carnival Cruise ship before SoCal stop
Key Points:
- A male passenger jumped overboard from the Carnival Panorama cruise ship sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Long Beach, California, prompting the ship to turn around and conduct a search with the help of US and Mexico Coast Guards.
- The passenger, traveling with family, was initially paged around 10:30 a.m., and surveillance footage confirmed he went overboard; his status remained unknown as of Sunday, and his identity has not been released.
- Carnival Cruise Line is supporting the passenger’s relatives and has expressed condolences, while the ship resumed its voyage after the search ended around 4:30 p.m.
- Passengers aboard the ship created a small memorial with handwritten messages, prayers, and tributes to show solidarity and support for the missing man and his family amid the tragedy.
- The incident remains under investigation as the Carnival Panorama continues its journey to Long Beach.