Search Is Suspended for Passenger Who Went Overboard From Cruise Ship

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Johnny DiazJanuary 2, 2026 at 03:56 AM

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The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam on Thursday. The incident occurred approximately 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, while the ship was on a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise that departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 27. The Coast Guard deployed a cutter and helicopters, searching over 690 square miles for 15 hours. Holland America Line confirmed the incident, initiated search-and-rescue procedures, and is providing support to the woman's family. A scheduled port call in Key West, Florida, was canceled due to the search.

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Cuba

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