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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a "suspected homicide" that occurred on the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which docked in Galveston, Texas, on Monday (November 9), according to statements from both the FBI and MSC Cruises. The ship had departed Galveston for a scheduled seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Sunday and was instructed to return to port after a guest incident was reported.
The FBI Houston field office confirmed that a maritime liaison agent from its Texas City Resident Agency is coordinating the investigation with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, and MSC Cruises. "FBI Texas City is responding to a suspected homicide onboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship that docked in Galveston on Nov. 9, 2026," the FBI stated, adding that no additional details would be provided while the investigation is ongoing.
An MSC Cruises spokesperson said, "On reporting a guest incident aboard our ship, we were instructed by the authorities to return to the Port of Galveston. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and providing support to those impacted," according to the Houston Chronicle. The cruise line also confirmed the ship has resumed its planned itinerary.
The person who died has not been publicly identified, and authorities have not released information regarding the circumstances or timing of the death. No arrests have been announced as of Monday (November 9). The FBI and other agencies continue to work together on the investigation.