The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape after the cruise ship was ordered back to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The vessel had left Galveston the previous day on a scheduled seven-night western Caribbean cruise before returning to port following a report involving a guest. The ship later resumed its planned itinerary.
FBI Houston said the person who died had not been publicly identified and that no arrests had been announced. Authorities have not disclosed when the death occurred or the circumstances surrounding it. ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/fbi-cruise-ship-homicide-investigation-22521136.php?utm_source=openai))
FBI investigates suspected homicide on MSC Seascape
An FBI maritime liaison agent from the agency’s Texas City Resident Agency is working with the US Coast Guard, the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection and MSC Cruises.
The MSC Seascape, which can carry about 5,800 passengers, was seen leaving Galveston after investigators attended the ship. The vessel’s scheduled route includes stops in Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatán in Honduras and Cozumel, Mexico, before returning to Texas.
MSC Cruises said it had been instructed by authorities to return to the port after reporting an incident involving a guest.
“We are cooperating fully with the investigation and providing support to those impacted,” the company said. “The ship has since left the port and resumed its planned itinerary.”
The FBI said it could not provide further information while the investigation remained ongoing.
