The 160-destination trip departed from Miami in December 2023.
A passenger aboard a nine-month Royal Caribbean world cruise has died, according to a report in the People magazine. In a video uploaded to TikTok on Sunday, popular content creator and cruise ship enthusiast Adita, who is traveling on Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise, revealed that she witnessed a woman's body being removed from the cabin by the staffers.
After announcing that the ship had reached Los Angeles, the woman said, “Sad news. We had our first death on the Ultimate World Cruise. A lady passed away last night. She was an older lady, and the reason I know that is because I came to my room when they took the body out.” The content creator said it was something “very, very sad” to witness.
'I think it was probably a heart attack. But I don't have much news other than it was a female elderly patient or guest who passed away,” she continued. Adita, in her response to a comment, stated that the woman “was a solo guest, so she died alone in the room. her room.”
In a statement to the outlet, the cruise line revealed that one of its passengers had died, but they did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the death. “A guest sailing aboard Serenade of the Seas has sadly passed away. We are actively providing support and assistance to the guest's loved ones at this time. Due to the privacy of the guest and their family, we have no further information at this time to share,” the statement read.
According to the New York PostMany large cruise ships have both morgues and body bags in case an untimely death occurs at sea. Depending on what arrangements can be made for the transportation of the remains, the bodies of persons who die at sea are normally stored in the mortuary until the ship reaches its next major port of call.
Meanwhile, the 160-destination trip left Miami last December and traveled through the US, Brazil, Argentina and Peru. It left for the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday and will head to the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Europe before returning to Europe on September 10.
Due to the unrest in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, Royal Caribbean says it is adjusting the route. “The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority, and we are monitoring what is happening in and around the Red Sea. In looking ahead to possible itinerary adjustments, we are currently reviewing alternatives to Serenade of the Seas, which is currently scheduled to transit the Suez Canal in May. Our guests and travel partners will receive an update from us in mid-February,” the company said.