Looking hard to find a Norwegian Cruise Line the passenger who boarded the ship has been removed.
A spokeswoman for the cruise line confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 51-year-old passed away on Norwegian Cruise Line's ship. A Norwegian epic Thursday afternoon.
This event was noticed for the first time around 3 pm Norwegian Epic was departing from Ocho Rios, Jamaica bound for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
The passenger was traveling with his family, the spokesman said. The trip left Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, December 21 and was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.
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The cruise ship Norwegian Jewel, built at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, northern Germany, sails down the Ems river. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach, File)
The cruise line said that the authorities they were quickly notified and search and rescue efforts were immediately put into action.
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“After an extensive search which was unfortunately unsuccessful, the vessel was released by the authorities to continue its journey,” the spokesman said.
Norwegian Epic, built in 2010 and renovated in 2020, has 19 decks. (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Norwegian Cruise Line said the passenger's loved ones on board are being “cared for and supported during this very difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this difficult time,” the spokesman added.
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A Norwegian epicbuilt in 2010 and renovated in 2020, it has 19 decks. It can accommodate 4,070 passengers in its double cabins and has a crew of 1,724.
It was not clear what caused the man to leave the boat. The man has not been identified.