Woman dies after falling from Carnival cruise ship balcony
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A woman died after falling from a balcony on the Carnival Firenze cruise ship near Catalina Island, California, according to Carnival Cruise Line.
- The woman, who was traveling with her family, fell from her stateroom balcony and landed on a deck below; her family alerted the ship's crew.
- Carnival Cruise Line is supporting the family and has notified all appropriate authorities, with law enforcement officers scheduled to board the ship at Catalina Island.
- The Carnival Firenze, an Italian-themed vessel with a capacity for over 5,000 guests, was scheduled to continue to Ensenada, Mexico.
- The ship features "Terrazza staterooms" with private decks, designed as comfortable spaces for guests to relax.
