Cruise Ship Returns To Galveston For Homicide Probe
The MSC Seascape turned back to port after a guest death was reported during a Caribbean departure.
By Yara Nasser ·
The MSC Seascape returned to the Port of Galveston on Monday, November 9, following a reported death aboard the vessel.
The ship had left Galveston on Sunday for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. Authorities ordered it back to port after a guest incident was flagged. The FBI Houston field office confirmed that a maritime liaison agent from the Texas City Resident Agency is leading the inquiry. This agent is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police, Customs and Border Protection, and MSC Cruises.
FBI Texas City stated it is responding to a suspected homicide on the ship. The agency noted that no further details would be shared while the case remains active. An MSC Cruises spokesperson said the line was instructed to return by authorities upon learning of the incident. The company added that it is cooperating fully with investigators and supporting those affected.
The deceased person has not been named publicly. Officials have not released information about the timing or specific circumstances of the death. No arrests were announced as of Monday. The ship has since resumed its planned itinerary.
The investigation continues with multiple agencies involved. The FBI and its partners are working to determine the cause of the death on the cruise ship.
