The frantic search for a Norwegian Cruise Line passenger who went overboard has been called off.
According to a spokesperson for the cruise line speaking to Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old individual fell overboard from the Norwegian Epic late Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. while the ship was traveling from Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
The passenger was accompanied by his family on this cruise, which embarked from Port Canaveral, Florida on December 21 for a seven-night Western Caribbean trip.
“After an extensive search that was unfortunately unsuccessful, the ship was released by the authorities to continue its voyage,” the spokesperson said.Â
The Norwegian Epic, which was built in 2010 and refurbished in 2020, has 19 decks. (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Norwegian Cruise Line said the passenger’s loved ones on board were “being attended to and supported during this very challenging situation.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time,” the spokesperson added.Â
The Norwegian Epic, which was built in 2010 and refurbished in 2020, has 19 decks. It can accommodate 4,070 passengers with double occupancy of its cabins and has 1,724 crew members.Â
It was not immediately clear what caused the man to go overboard. The man has not been identified.
