A passenger died on board the Royal Caribbean ship as it left Miami for its nine-month “Ultimate World Cruise,” the company announced Tuesday.
“A guest aboard Serenade of the Seas has sadly passed away,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told NBC News in a statement. “At this time, we are actively providing support and assistance to our guest’s loved ones. To protect the privacy of our guest and his family, we have nothing further to share at this time.”
The identities of the passengers and details of their deaths have not been released.
Serenade of the Seas departed Miami on December 10, 2023, embarking on the Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-night, seven-continent voyage that included stops in 60 countries and 11 world wonders.
The ship has already passed through Mexico, the Caribbean, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador on its South American route last month. On Sunday, the ship began its Asia-Pacific route, passing through Hawaii, Polynesia and Australia.