Woman plunges to her death from balcony on Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island

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A woman has died after she allegedly fell from her room’s balcony onto the deck below while aboard a Carnival cruise, according to a report.

The passenger was on the Carnival Firenze, near Catalina, when the alleged incident happened.

Carnival crew members were reportedly alerted to the incident by the woman’s family, who she was traveling with, according to NBC LA.

Carnival Firenze cruise ship docked at Long Beach Cruise Terminal, with the Queen Mary and industrial port in the background.Carnival Firenze cruise ship docked at Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Carnival

It’s not yet clear what caused the woman to fall or what led up to the incident.

“All appropriate authorities have been alerted,” a Carnival spokesperson told the outlet.

“As is customary, law enforcement will board the ship today on Catalina Island to conduct the required investigation,” they added.

View of Catalina Island Casino from a mountain.The passenger was on the Carnival Firenze, near Catalina, when the alleged incident happened. Getty Images

“Carnival’s Care Team is supporting the guest’s family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved one,” the spokesperson concluded.

The woman’s identification was not made available.

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