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People Who Mysteriously Vanished From Cruise Ships

Juliet Bennett Rylah

Cruises are supposed to be happy, carefree moments of maritime bliss; what could go wrong on a vacation on the sea? In reality, there has been a shocking number of cruise ship disappearances , and over 165 people have gone missing since 1995. Cruise ships traverse the vast oceans and often maintain entertainment options into the wee hours of the night, and there's certainly no shortage of libations flowing for those on board. Some passengers have fallen overboard , while other guests have disappeared via more mysterious means.

Investigations into such disappearances can often be inconclusive, as missing passengers are frequently never found. And while security footage can sometimes provide clues, some videos have produced more questions than they have answered. For that reason, the families of many cruise ship victims have written about their tragic experiences in an attempt to increase awareness about cruise ship safety. 

A Mysterious Photo Might Point To What Happened To Amy Lynn Bradley

A Mysterious Photo Might Point To What Happened To Amy Lynn Bradley

The disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley is a very bizarre story. Bradley was a 23-year-old woman from Virginia who went missing while on a Royal Caribbean International cruise with her family in March 1998. On the evening she disappeared, Bradley was at a club on the ship. She shared a drink with members of the house band after their set, then went off on her own at about 1 a.m., according to one of the bandmates . Bradley was later spotted by her father at about 5:30 a.m., and he said she was asleep on the balcony of their cabin. But by 6 a.m., Bradley had vanished. At the time of her disappearance, the ship had been headed from Aruba to Curaçao, Antilles. The ship docked as the search for Bradley began. A pair of tourists claimed to have seen Bradley in Curaçao, saying they recognized her tattoos, yet Bradley remained missing. 

In 1999, a Navy man claimed to have encountered her in a brothel. He said she told him her name and asked for help, saying she was being held captive there. In 2005, someone said they saw Bradley in Barbados. On an episode of Dr. Phil , Bradley's parents said they had been sent a photo of a woman that could have been Bradley via an anonymous sender. In the photo, the woman is scantily dressed, which adds fuel to the theory that Bradley was kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery. 

Rebecca Coriam Was A Disney Cruise Employee Who Vanished At Sea

Rebecca Coriam Was A Disney Cruise Employee Who Vanished At Sea

Rebecca Coriam , 24, was an employee on the Disney Wonder cruise ship. She disappeared on May 22, 2011, as the ship was sailing off the coast of Mexico. She was spotted on surveillance video talking on one of the ship’s internal phones and appeared upset. Another passenger approached her and asked her if she was okay, to which she appeared to say yes. She then hung up and walked away. 

The most common theories are that she was swept overboard while at the crew pool or that she jumped or fell from Deck 5. Yet no theory is particularly compelling, and what truly happened remains a mystery. Others say she was in a turbulent relationship and could have been upset, yet her family states that she would have never willingly gone overboard. Even authorities clash over what really happened to Rebecca Coriam, with some stating it was a simple, yet tragic case of someone slipping overboard and others alleging foul play .

George Allen Smith IV Disappeared On His Honeymoon

George Allen Smith IV Disappeared On His Honeymoon

George Smith disappeared from the MS Brilliance of the Seas in July 2005. He and his new bride, Jennifer, were on a two-week Mediterranean honeymoon cruise and were headed from Greece to Turkey. It is believed that Smith went overboard, but how that happened is a mystery.

The Smiths had dinner before engaging in a long night of drinking. Both were reported to have been very drunk. The Smiths' on-ship neighbor said he later heard loud talking, an argument, and a thud coming from the Smiths' cabin. Blood was later found on the canopy beneath the cabin, indicating that Smith had fallen or had been pushed. Jennifer was not with Smith when he went missing. She had wandered off elsewhere and passed out in a hallway. She was woken up and led back to her cabin by crew members in the morning, where neither she nor the crew members noticed anything amiss. Jennifer slept three hours before heading to a massage appointment.

She claims to not remember much of the night prior, and to this day, no one admits to knowing what happened to Smith. Some believe he was shoved overboard by men he encountered at the casino, while others believe, in his state of intoxication, he became disoriented and fell.

Fariba Amani Disappeared While On A Cruise With Her Boyfriend

Fariba Amani Disappeared While On A Cruise With Her Boyfriend

Fariba Amani , a 47-year-old Vancouver, Canada, woman, vanished in February 2012. She was on a Bahamas Celebration cruise with her boyfriend of eight months at the time, 46-year-old Ramiz Golshani. 

Golshani said he last saw Amani at the ship's gift shop at about 1 a.m. before heading to the casino alone. When he returned to their cabin, she was not there, and he went to sleep. In the morning, at about 7 a.m., he awoke and looked for her. After an hour, he told the ship's crew that he could not locate his companion. They, too, searched for Amani, but she was never seen again.

Amani’s sister said that her sister's relationship was troubled and that Amani even once considered hiring a private investigator to see if Golshani was cheating on her. However, there is no concrete evidence to suggest foul play was involved in Golshani's disappearance, and what truly happened to her remains a mystery. 

Russel Terence Rebello Died A Hero

Russel Terence Rebello Died A Hero

Russel Terence Rebello , 33, died a hero. He was a crew member aboard the Costa Concordia , which smashed into a reef and capsized in January of 2012 off Giglio Island, Italy. A total of 32 people were killed in the wreck, and Rebello stayed aboard to help other passengers get off, giving one of them his lifejacket. 

For months, it was not clear what happened to Rebello. The grim conclusion to the mystery came three years later when Rebello's body was found, still on the ship.

Annette Mizener Won A Cruise, Then Disappeared

Annette Mizener , 37, won a Carnival cruise to the Mexican Riviera in December 2004. She took her parents and her teenage daughter along for the trip. 

On the night of her disappearance, she sang karaoke with her daughter, then hit the casino. Her parents quickly became concerned when Mizener did not show up to play Bingo with them as scheduled later that evening. 

Mizener's purse was discovered on one of the ship's lower decks, near a railing, leading many to believe she somehow fell or was pushed overboard. Yet an extensive search conducted by the Coast Guard and the Navy failed to find any trace of Mizener, and the FBI's investigation was inconclusive. The only camera that might have caught what happened was blocked by a map of the ship.

Merrian Carver Disappeared On An Alaskan Cruise

Merrian Carver Disappeared On An Alaskan Cruise

Merrian Carver, 40, disappeared from a Celebrity Cruises ship in August 2004. 

Carver had gone on the trip alone and disappeared on only the second day of a seven-day Alaskan tour. Though one of the crew members reported that Carver seemed to be missing, the ship failed to respond. When they found Carver's belongings still in her cabin after the cruise had ended, they simply donated them to charity. They never reported her disappearance to police. It was Carver's family who filed a missing persons report after not hearing from her for days. They were not even aware at the time of the filing that Carver had gone on a cruise. 

Royal Caribbean, who owns Celebrity Cruises, ruled the disappearance a suicide, but without a proper investigation, Carver's family will never know. 

Hue Pham And Hue Tran Vanished While Celebrating Their 50th Anniversary

Hue Pham, 70, and Hue Tran, 65, went missing while on a Carnival Cruise ship heading from Barbados to Aruba in May 2005. The couple had gone on the cruise to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were traveling with their daughter and granddaughter. 

The couple vanished from the ship, leaving behind only their shoes as a clue, which were found on the ship's deck. Though some have speculated the couple committed suicide, their son , Michael Pham, doesn't buy it. He said they were happy and had been planning a trip to Vietnam to see relatives. 

Micki Kanesaki Was Allegedly Murdered By Her Ex

Micki Kanesaki Was Allegedly Murdered By Her Ex

A convoluted case surrounded the alleged murder of Micki Kanesaki , 52, who disappeared from a Mediterranean cruise in 2006. Kanesaki went on the cruise with her ex-husband, California lawyer Lonnie Kocontes, 48. At about 1 a.m., ship officials say she left her cabin to fetch a cup of tea. Her ex later woke up to find her missing. 

Kanesaki's body was discovered days later on the shores of Calabria. Kocontes indicated that Kanesaki, who had been his second wife, may have been suicidal, though her family refuted those claims. For years, Kanesaki's case went unsolved. Kocontes remarried a third, then a fourth time. 

In 2013, Kocontes was arrested for Kanesaki's murder. Prosecutors alleged that he had strangled her and tossed her overboard. Kocontes's third wife, who had testified on his behalf during initial investigations in 2006, did a 180 in 2013, telling officials that Kocontes had killed Kanesaki. His motive, prosecutors allege, had been to inherit Kanesaki's estate. 

Christopher Caldwell Disappeared While On A Trip With His Betrothed

Christopher Caldwell, 36, disappeared from a Carnival Cruise ship headed from Miami, FL, to Cozumel, Mexico, in July  2004. Caldwell had gone on the cruise with his betrothed.

According to a letter written by Caldwell's family as posted on International Cruise Victims, Caldwell and his fiancée had dinner and drinks before his fiancée decided to turn in, and Caldwell decided to visit the ship casino alone. When Caldwell's fiancée awoke in the morning, she found that Caldwell had never returned. 

Caldwell was last spotted on the ship's deck. The bartender who saw him said he seemed extremely intoxicated. No one knows what happened next, though it is suspected that Caldwell toppled overboard. 

John Halford Vanished On The Last Day Of His Cruise

John Halford , 63, disappeared from the ship Thomson Spirit while on an Egyptian cruise in April 2011. 

He disappeared on the last day of the cruise before the ship would dock. He was slated to see his wife the following day at the airport when he returned home to Milton Keynes, England. He sent her a text message, then ate dinner and went for drinks at a bar on the ship's upper deck. He was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. His bags were packed, and his glasses, phone, and passport were found in his room. 

Though Halford was last spotted drinking, no one who interacted with him thought he was drunk, and his wife said he gave no indication of being suicidal. No one knows what happened to him, whether he fell overboard or something else. 

In the middle of the ocean, no one can hear you scream.

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The family of a missing Louisiana dad who officials said was filmed jumping off a Carnival cruise ship say they’ve now also seen the footage — and are convinced he slipped over the edge in a tragic accident.

Officials told The Post on Wednesday that Tyler Barnett, 28, was seen on surveillance video climbing onto a lifeboat and then leaping off the side of the Jamaica-bound Carnival Glory in the early hours of Monday.

But his grandmother, Dirlean Tate Mason, said family members who’ve seen the footage are adamant he slipped — reinforcing their belief that he wouldn’t have left behind his family, including a wife and 3-year-old twin daughters.

“Never on purpose. No. I just don’t believe that. Not to (die by) suicide or anything,” Mason told NOLA.com .

Mason said a granddaughter confirmed that Barnett climbed over the edge of the rail and jumped on the lifeboat, but walked on it for a few minutes before he appeared to slip and fall off.

“I can’t imagine Tyler jumping,” Mason said. “He had two twin girls.”

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Barnett’s mother, Elisha Reid, also said the family had seen the video and that it showed he slipped off the giant vessel.

“They hit a wave and he went down off the lifeboat,” Reid, who was not on the ship, told Business Insider .

“Tyler was my only son, my firstborn. He was my everything in life. He was the air I breathed. He was the beat of my heart. I feel as if my heart no longer beats,” she added.

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Reid said Carnival initially told her daughter, who was on the trip, that there was no video of the incident – and she added that she didn’t find out Barnett was missing until a cousin messaged her.

“I have my moments where I break, but I’m keeping the faith,” Reid told the outlet. “What’s important to me is to know where he’s at and to have him home, whether he’s alive or not. I want his body to be home.”

The US Coast Guard has been searching a 200-mile area in treacherous weather conditions for Barnett, who was last seen by loved ones just before midnight as he said he was heading to his room, but his bed was never slept in.

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His sister, Destiny Barnett,  told NBC News  that she and 13 other relatives also were on the cruise.

“It makes you feel crazy to be stuck on a ship where everyone else is having a good time. It was supposed to be a vacation, but for us, it’s hell,” she told the outlet.

A Carnival spokesperson has told The Post that the ship’s care team has been supporting the family.

Mason said her grandson, a dad of twin 3-year-old daughters, is an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who never backs down from an adventure.

“I won’t give up hope until they quit,” she told NOLA.com about the search.

The Post has reached out to Carnival for comment about the family’s latest statements.

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10 unanswered questions over the mystery disappearance of Disney cruise worker Rebecca Coriam

The ECHO revisited the vanishing of a popular, happy 24-year-old on a Disney cruise ship

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The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Disney cruise ship worker Rebecca Coriam continues to torment her loved ones nearly nine years after she went missing at sea.

The Liverpool student vanished from the Disney Wonder ship in March 2011, leaving a painful series of unanswered questions for her friends, family and work colleagues.

Rebecca, who was 24 at the time of her disappearance, was employed as a youth activity worker on board the Disney vessel, having graduated in youth studies from Hope University.

She was last seen at dawn on March 22, 2011, as the ship made its way into Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.

Missing woman Rebecca Coriam from Guilden Sutton went missing on a Disney cruise ship.

Rebecca's heartbroken parents Mike and Ann claim their beloved daughter was murdered, believing she was thrown overboard after being sexually assaulted.

But Disney insist she was swept overboard by a freak wave and vanished at sea and the alarm was raised a few hours later when she failed to turn up for work.

A nine-month investigation completed by a solitary policeman in the Bahamas, the Caribbean country where the Wonder was registered, concluded her disappearance was "not suspicious."

Nearly nine years on from Rebecca's disappearance, her heartbroken parents have still never been able to lay their daughter to rest, as her body was never recovered.

The ECHO revisited the case and 10 of the ongoing mysteries that remain unanswered in Rebecca's disappearance.

1. CCTV footage shows Rebecca looking visibly distressed

missing passenger on disney cruise

Key CCTV footage, first uncovered by the ECHO, shows Rebecca talking on an internal Disney phone in Deck One’s crew quarters – at one point visibly getting upset.

A male colleague briefly puts a concerned arm around her as she anxiously chats on the phone.

Her friends and family believe this footage suggests Rebecca was sexually assaulted and in a state of distress.

The footage, which was recorded in the middle of the night, also appears to show Rebecca wearing men's pyjamas.

Her family believe this is a sign their daughter desperately threw on any available garments to escape the cabin after some sort of attack.

Rebecca's favourite shorts were also ripped when they were handed back to her parents, which led them to believe she was engaged in a violent struggle just before her death.

2. Stormy seas ruled out

Disney have always insisted their employee was swept overboard during stormy conditions, but an analysis of the seas at the time revealed the waters were reassuringly calm.

3. Flip flops found in her cabin in the wrong size

These are the flip flops given to missing cruise ship worker Rebecca Coriam by Disney, which show they didn't actually belong to her

When Rebecca's parents went aboard the ship, they were surprised to see a pair of flip flops neatly placed side by side on top of Rebecca’s suitcase in her wardrobe, which had not been taken away for forensic examination.

Further inconsistencies revealed they were a size-and-a-half too small for Rebecca, and her friends never saw her wearing them.

The footwear, said to be left on the edge of the ship where Disney said she fell overboard, had a different signature and cabin number written on their side.

4. Suicide ruled out by Rebecca's parents

Rebecca Coriam

The notion of Rebecca taking her own life is impossible for parents Mike and Anne to accept.

They say everything about their daughters final days point to a young woman who was enjoying her life.

In the weeks before her disappearance, Rebecca was given complimentary tickets to Disneyland in Paris, and had excitedly Facebook messaged her mum.

In her cabin was a scribbled message on paper, “Phone mum!” which her family believe pointed to her positive frame of mind.

Other Disney employees told police that Rebecca was up in the ship’s staff bar area until 2am on the day she went missing, and described her as “having a couple of beers" and coming across as “happy-go-lucky.”

5. A potential love triangle

Following investigations by the ECHO undertaken seven years ago, it emerged Rebecca was in a romantic relationship with an American woman, but was also embroiled in a potential love triangle with an older man from Central America which led to disagreements and fall-outs.

6. A one-man investigation into the case of a missing woman

The investigation into Rebecca's disappearance was carried by one detective - Supt Paul Rolle of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, because that's where the ship was registered.

He flew in from Nassau in the Bahamas, 1,500 miles from the ship – just one man charged with conducting a forensic investigation and interviewing 3,000 passengers and crew.

Neither US forces, where the ship docked after the tragedy in Los Angeles, or Mexican police, as her disappearance happened in Mexican waters, near Puerto Vallarta, were involved in the probe.

Missing Chester girl Rebecca Coriam

The Coriam family has never received any final report and little evidence or related material to the investigation was disclosed to them.

They once said: "Cheshire Police were informed and did liaise with the Bahamas authorities, but Cheshire Police did not proceed with their own investigation, on the grounds of lack of proper jurisdiction in this matter.

“Cheshire Police also received an interim report which in their words to us, was ‘totally and utterly unsatisfactory’ and they were under instructions not to disclose to the family its contents.

“We have tried under the Freedom of Information Act with no success to see the report.”

7. Confiding in friends when she returned home

When Rebecca left the ship and came home for a brief period for a family funeral, she confided in a couple of close friends.

She told them she was fearful of "being raped or sexually assaulted" while on the ship.

8. No audio recording of her phone call on deck

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Audio recording of Rebecca's strained on-deck telephone call has never surfaced.

If any tape exists of the call, which could help answer the circumstances surrounding Rebecca's fate, it has never materialised.

9. Questions over how Rebecca could be 'swept overboard'

The Coriam family have queried how their daughter could have been swept over a 6ft-plus high wall, where Disney later laid flowers on deck to mark the tragedy.

10. Disney employees point to another location

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Some Disney employees believe Rebecca went overboard on Deck 5, close to the crew swimming pool - or appear to have been told this was the case.

A reconnaissance trip of the area revealed the pool had no ocean view because behind the railings is a high steel wall, which reaches well above head height.

Guardian journalist Jon Ronson concluded: "There is no way someone could accidentally fall from there."

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The ECHO has approached Disney for comment, but in recent years the company has declined to respond.

The Coriam family is unable to speak publicly on the case after accepting an out-of-court financial settlement from Disney. The ECHO is in regular contact with their spokesman and advisor, Bill Anderson, who is a maritime expert.

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Crewmember Disappears from Disney Cruise Ship at Sea

The "wonder" was on a round-trip voyage from los angeles to mexico, by angie crouch and julie brayton • published march 24, 2011 • updated on march 25, 2011 at 7:47 am.

Authorities said a crewmember disappeared from the Disney "Wonder" cruise ship, which left the port of Los Angeles on Sunday on a seven day trip to Mexico

The crewmember did not arrive for her on-board shift Tuesday morning.

The ship, which holds 2700 passengers and 950 crew members was out to sea when she disappeared, and hadn't yet made its first scheduled stop in Mexico.

As of Wednesday night it was still not clear if the woman went overboard, or was still somewhere on the ship. One Internet post on a Disney cruise forum from a woman on board the ship says the female crew member was paged twice to call the captain, and then officials conducted a ship wide search.

So far she has not been found.

Disney released a written statement saying the Mexican navy has conducted searches since Tuesday, and Disney went on to say they immediately contacted the FBI and the Bahamian Maritime Authority which is leading the investigation.

One person closely monitoring events is Kendall Carver , a man who convinced lawmakers to regulate higher guard rails and on deck surveillance cameras on all cruise ships by next year.

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"You will now have a set of laws in place where if action is not taken, action can be taken against the cruise lines, really for the first time," states Kendall Carver, International Cruise Victims Association.

Cruise counselor Pat Ford , from Montrose Travel , says we don't yet know if the crew member fell off the Disney ship, but she believes overall cruise travel is safe.

"I definitely would not want anyone to decide I don't want to go on a cruise ship because of what they've heard within the news," states Pat Ford, Montrose Travel Cruise Counselor.

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Has Anyone Gone Missing on a Disney Cruise?

By Michael Ferguson

Disney cruises are known for their fun-filled activities and entertainment options that cater to people of all ages. However, like any other cruise ship, Disney cruises haven’t been free of mishaps. One such concern that has been on the minds of many is whether anyone has gone missing on a Disney Cruise.

It’s a sad fact that people do go missing on cruise ships, and Disney is no exception. In recent years, there have been a few cases of people going missing while on Disney cruises.

In 2011, a 24-year-old man from Virginia went overboard from the Disney Dream ship in the Bahamas. The Coast Guard searched for hours but was unable to locate him. Unfortunately, he was never found.

Another incident occurred in 2013 when a 22-year-old man went missing from the same ship, the Disney Dream. The crew searched the ship but couldn’t find him. However, two days later, he was spotted in the water by another cruise ship and rescued.

In 2018, a woman went missing from the Disney Wonder while it was sailing near Alaska. A search and rescue operation was conducted by both the Coast Guard and the cruise ship crew, but unfortunately, she was never found.

It’s important to note that these incidents are rare and shouldn’t discourage anyone from going on a Disney Cruise or any other cruise for that matter. The safety measures taken by cruise lines are top-notch and include multiple safety drills for passengers and crew members.

In conclusion, while there have been isolated cases of people going missing on Disney Cruises in recent years, it’s important to remember that these incidents are rare. It’s crucial to follow all safety protocols while aboard any cruise ship to minimize risks and ensure a safe journey for everyone onboard.

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  • Stay aware of your surroundings
  • Report anything suspicious to the crew immediately

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Carnival Cruise Line gave an update Tuesday afternoon on the missing passenger aboard Glory cruise ship.

A spokesperson said after reviewing surveillance video, the missing guest jumped off the ship's deck 4 at 1:40 a.m. on Monday. He is then seen climbing on a lifeboat and jumping from there.

On Tuesday officials said they were advised of the possibility of him wearing a different shirt. This allowed the security team to change the profile of the guest as they searched onboard video, according to a Carnival Cruise Line officials.

The U.S. Coast Guard has been informed of this update. They are providing assistance to the guest’s family that was traveling with him who are still on board.

The Carnival Glory will arrive to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday as planned, officials said.

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The U.S. Coast Guard confirms they are actively searching for a man who went missing while aboard the cruise ship Carnival Glory.

The Coast Guard says the man went missing sometime soon after the ship set sail from the Port of New Orleans on Sunday.

The Coast Guard is searching an approximately 200-mile area for an unaccounted-for 28-year-old man from the Carnival Glory cruise ship. Full press release here https://t.co/Q85HafNX1H pic.twitter.com/gFaz92U0Ax — USCG Heartland (@USCGHeartland) November 14, 2023

A statement from the Coast Guard reads in part:

"We are currently searching a large area of more than 200 miles of the ship’s voyage path due to the uncertainty of the potential time of him falling overboard."

Monday afternoon, Coast Guard watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report of an unaccounted 28 year old male passenger from the cruise ship Carnival Glory. (CONTINUED BELOW) — USCG Heartland (@USCGHeartland) November 14, 2023

The Coast Guard also broadcast a message to mariners in the Gulf notifying them of the missing passenger. Coast Guard officials say stormy weather Monday night in the search area forced them to pause the active search efforts but say search efforts will resume once weather conditions improve.

Carnival Cruise Line officials sent us a statement that reads in part:

Carnival Glory's security team began an immediate search of the ship after a guest was reported missing Monday morning by a family member. The shipboard team also reviewed camera footage and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. Our Care Team is supporting the missing guest's family on board. The ship was cleared to proceed to Montego Bay, Jamaica as scheduled and is expected to arrive there Wednesday. Carnival Glory departed New Orleans on Sunday for a week-long sailing and is also scheduled to call on Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

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Disney Cruise Line employee arrested for alleged possession of child pornography

A Disney Cruise Line employee was arrested on Wednesday after child pornography was found among his belongings.

Law enforcement found a sexually explicit video featuring minors on a Sandisk Micro SD card belonging to Alvin Gonzales. The search came following tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations. CBP and HSI made contact with Gonzales, 49, after his ship arrived at the Fort Lauderdale port.

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The nearly nine-minute video showed an approximately 8 to 10-year-old boy engaging in sex acts with a girl who is approximately 12 to 14, the arrest affidavit said. Gonzales, who is from the Philippines, is charged with possession of child pornography.

“This individual is no longer with the company, and we will continue to cooperate with law enforcement,” a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. The spokesperson and the affidavit did not specify his job title or the ship he was on. 

Records did not list an attorney for Gonzales.

Sexual assault on cruise ships: Reported crimes rose last year, according to federal data

The news comes after federal authorities said in December that a Celebrity Cruises crew member admitted to molesting children at the youth center on the line’s Celebrity Silhouette ship.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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The missing woman on the Disney Cruise is a puzzling case that has captured attention and left many feeling concerned. On [insert date], [insert woman’s name] went missing during a Disney Cruise, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Reports indicate that [insert woman’s name] was last seen on the [insert specific location of the cruise ship] at [insert approximate time]. Despite extensive search efforts by the crew and authorities, she has yet to be located. This incident has sparked widespread media coverage and a renewed focus on safety measures aboard cruise ships.

Family members and loved ones of [insert woman’s name] are desperately awaiting any updates or breakthroughs in the investigation. The disappearance of a passenger onboard a popular cruise line has drawn attention to the issue of security and safety protocols in the cruise industry. Cruise lines have a duty to ensure the well-being of their passengers, and such incidents raise concerns about how effectively they address emergency situations.

When a passenger goes missing on a cruise, the cruise line initiates a protocol to search for the individual and assist with investigations. These measures may include:

1. Alerting the ship’s crew and conducting an immediate search of all public areas and passenger cabins. 2. Activating the “Man Overboard” alarm system, which notifies the ship’s bridge and security personnel. 3. Reviewing CCTV footage to track the movements of the missing passenger. 4. Coordinating with maritime authorities such as the Coast Guard to expand the search efforts. 5. Contacting the relevant port authorities and local law enforcement to aid in the investigation.

It is important to note that each cruise line may have its own procedures in place when responding to a missing passenger. The execution of these measures is critical in determining the successful outcome of such incidents.

Searching for a missing person at sea presents unique challenges. Some of the primary obstacles faced during such operations include:

1. Vast and open water: The expanse of the ocean makes locating a missing person challenging, as there are no distinct landmarks or boundaries. 2. Environmental factors: Rough seas, high winds, and poor visibility can hinder search efforts and affect the safety of rescue teams. 3. Time sensitivity: The longer a person remains missing at sea, the lower their chances of survival. Prompt action is crucial in increasing the likelihood of a successful rescue. 4. Resource limitations: Search and rescue operations require substantial resources, including specialized equipment, aircraft, and personnel. In some cases, these resources may be limited, affecting the search capabilities. 5. Privacy concerns: Investigations involving missing individuals demand sensitive handling of personal information and engaging with families in difficult times.

These challenges highlight the need for comprehensive safety protocols and rapid response systems to minimize the risk of incidents and enhance the chances of a positive outcome in search and rescue operations at sea.

Cruise ships prioritize passenger safety as a crucial aspect of their operations. While incidents such as the disappearance of a passenger are rare, they do raise concerns about safety onboard cruise ships. It is important to remember that cruise lines have implemented numerous safety measures to protect their guests, including:

1. Passenger safety drills: Before the ship departs, mandatory safety drills are conducted to familiarize passengers with emergency procedures and the location of life-saving equipment. 2. Professional crew members: Cruise ships have highly trained crew members who are responsible for maintaining safety standards and assisting passengers during emergencies. 3. Surveillance systems: Cruise ships are equipped with extensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems to monitor public areas and detect any suspicious or potentially dangerous activities. 4. Security personnel: Dedicated security personnel are employed onboard cruise ships to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers. 5. Compliance with international regulations: Cruise ships adhere to international safety standards and undergo regular inspections to ensure compliance.

While no mode of transportation is entirely risk-free, cruise lines continuously work to enhance safety measures and address any shortcomings identified through internal and external audits. Passengers can also take personal precautions such as familiarizing themselves with safety procedures and following the instructions of the crew during emergencies.

Remember, the missing woman’s case on the Disney Cruise serves as a reminder to maintain awareness and vigilance while enjoying a cruise vacation.

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