The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape after the cruise ship returned to Galveston Nov. 9 and resumed its voyage, according to FBI Houston and MSC Cruises.
MSC Cruises said it alerted authorities to a guest incident, prompting officials to direct the ship back to Galveston. The company later said the vessel was back at sea and proceeding with its scheduled voyage.
FBI Houston said a maritime liaison with its Texas City Resident Agency was working with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and MSC.
The Houston Chronicle reported that authorities had not publicly identified the person who died. The newspaper said officials had not released the death's cause, timing or circumstances and had not announced an arrest.
MSC's itinerary lists a seven-night Western Caribbean round trip, scheduled to depart Galveston Nov. 8, with stops planned at Costa Maya, Isla de Roatan and Cozumel. The trip is scheduled to return to Galveston Nov. 15.
