A passenger aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing in the South Pacific has died.
As first reported by People and confirmed by the police, a passenger was found dead aboard Anthem of the Seas as the ship was on its way to Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
A police statement confirmed basic details surrounding the death.
"At around 1:45 a.m., Police were notified of a death on board the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship which was arriving from Sydney, Australia."
Police are “making enquiries into the person's death on behalf of the coroner."
The police are now investigating the "sudden death", and no cause of death has yet been disclosed.
Royal Caribbean confirmed the incident as well, issuing a statement to members of the media.
"We are saddened by the passing of one of our guests. We are supporting authorities in their investigation"
No other details have been shared regarding the person's identity, what may have happened, or any other details surrounding the nature of the death.
Anthem of the Seas is on a 12-night roundtrip New Zealand cruise. The ship's itinerary includes visits to the Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Dunedin, featuring scenic cruising in Dusky and Milford Sound before returning on April 3, 2026.
Anthem of the Seas is a 168,666 a gross ton vessel, and one of the Quantum Class ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet. It can accommodate up to 4,180 guests and 1,500 crew members.
It debuted in 2015, and is a relatively newer ship.
