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Tragedy strikes Taylor Swift-themed cruise: 66-year-old passenger fatally falls overboard

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A 66-year-old woman has fallen overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise, which was themed around Taylor Swift. A representative for the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the incident to Us Weekly on Wednesday, October 23. The woman fell from the Allure of the Seas ship, which was located approximately 17 miles north of Nassau at the time. The fall occurred at around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22.

Search Efforts Underway

The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, the lead agency in the search for the missing woman. Search efforts include the deployment of an HC-144 airplane crew and an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Air Station Miami. Authorities are working together to locate the passenger as quickly as possible.

ELMONT, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11: Taylor Swift attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

Royal Caribbean’s Response

A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean shared that the cruise line is fully cooperating with local authorities in the search. “We are also providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time,” the statement read. To respect the privacy of the family, no further details have been released at this time.

Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise Details

The cruise, titled “In My Cruise Era,” was themed around Taylor Swift but is not officially affiliated with the pop star. It remains unclear whether the woman who fell overboard was part of the Swift fan event. The themed cruise was organized by travel agents Jessica Malerman, Nicole Rivera, and Shelby Reyes, and it featured private events celebrating Swift’s Eras Tour, including friendship bracelet exchanges, dance parties, trivia, and karaoke.

Cruise Experience and Popularity

All 199 staterooms aboard the Allure of the Seas were fully booked, with a closed waitlist for the cruise. The fare included stateroom accommodations, nightly dinners in the main dining room, and various dining options throughout the ship. Guests also enjoyed world-class entertainment, including large-scale stage shows, intimate activities, game shows, and karaoke, creating a memorable experience for Swift fans.

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