FBI Investigates Suspected Homicide on MSC Seascape After Return to Galveston, Texas

The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, November 9, after departing on a seven-day voyage Sunday.

MSC Cruises said authorities instructed the vessel to return to port after the company reported an incident involving a guest. The cruise line said it is cooperating with investigators and supporting those affected.

Ship Resumes Its Voyage

The MSC Seascape later departed Galveston again and resumed its planned itinerary, MSC confirmed.

An FBI maritime liaison agent based in Texas City is coordinating the investigation with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line.

Authorities have not publicly identified the person who died or disclosed the circumstances of the death. The FBI said further details would not be released while the investigation remains ongoing.