A tragic accident occurred on the private island of Carnival Half Moon Reefin the Bahamas on March 22, 2025 News Report Said to be a British/Czechoslovak national.
The incident happened shortly after 1:00 pm, when the woman, a guest on the Dutch American Line Nieuw AmsterdamIt was reported that the control of the motorboat was lost and collided with a rock.
Although medical staff immediately provided help, she was pronounced dead by local doctors. Authorities in Eleuthera, which is about 30 miles long, have been notified by the island manager and have conducted a comprehensive investigation.
Nieuw AmsterdamThat day, the only ship to visit Half Moon Reef was finishing a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that departed from Fort Lauderdale on March 16. The accident returned the ship to the port of Everglades, delayed the ride and delayed the next voyage of the passenger, a 7nNN-Nigh Western Caribbean Cruise.
Guests who were scheduled to board on March 23 were told that check-in will begin at 2:00 pm and all passengers will need to leave by 5:00 pm at 7:00 pm.
Dutch American routes offer free Wi-Fi to help current passengers reschedule flights, advise on departures from Fort Lauderdale-Galleries-Lywood International Airport or from Miami International Airport at 7:00 pm in advance at 5:00 pm.
Details of the victim’s identity have not been disclosed and it is not yet clear whether she was on a motorboat or riding as a passenger. Jet ski trips at Half Moon Reef usually include safety briefings, but investigations will check whether all protocols are followed.
Despite the tragedy, passengers on Nieuw Amsterdam in Amsterdam praised the reaction of the Dutch American Line.
Reddit user, on board Mothervisit1997, Posted,,,,,
“We are on board after we were tragically killed on a motorcycle ski slope in the Half Moon yesterday. The captain and staff have been awesome to handle the crisis and assist guests in need who need help changing the flight home due to a six-hour delay. Overall, this is our first ever cruise, and the level of service in the Netherlands and the level of service in the United States does sell us another cruise in the future.”
Other users on the site responded to the sentiment on the professionalism of the Dutch United States in past events, including a sea heart attack and a sightseeing plane crash in Alaska. One commenter pointed out,Hal attaches great importance to the situation…they actually take good care of everyone”.
Representatives from the Dutch United States Line remained at Half Moon Reef, working with authorities and supporting the victim’s family and travel companions.
As the investigation unfolds, the incident is a relief reminder of the importance of safety during your shore trip. Currently, the Cruise Fever and the Cruise community send thoughts and prayers to our families as we mourn their losses.
