A Passenger Has Fallen Overboard on Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise

Mar. 15, 2025

Royal Caribbean Cruises Allure of the Seas cruise ship.Photo:Henrik Kettunen/Bloomberg/Getty

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A passenger on Royal Caribbean’sTaylor Swift-themed cruise has fallen overboard.

A representative for the U.S. Coast Guard told PEOPLE that the 66-year-old woman fell from theAllure of the Seasship in the Bahamas, 17 miles north of Nassau, at about 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

As of Wednesday morning, rescue crews from both the Coast Guard and Royal Bahamas Defense Force were are still looking for the missing woman.

The Coast Guard added that it had diverted an HC-144 airplane crew and a MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Air Station Miami to assist with the search.

A passenger on board the ship tells PEOPLE exclusively that rumors of the incident started circulating Tuesday night when what they described as a “lifeboat” was seen circling the boat, which was at a standstill.

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A representative for Royal Caribbean told PEOPLE it’s working with local authorities to locate the passenger.

“We are also providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time,” the company’s statement said. “To respect the privacy of our guest’s family, we have no additional details to share.”

Nassau, Bahamas.

Thegroup’s websitesays the trip will offer fans the opportunity to “celebrate all things Taylor, make new friends, dress up in our favorite eras, trade friendship bracelets, and enjoy everything this amazing ship has to offer!”

source: people.com