Passenger jumps overboard from Carnival cruise ship off Mexico

A male passenger jumped overboard from the Carnival Panorama cruise ship on Saturday, September 20, 2026, while the vessel was sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Long Beach, California. The incident prompted a search by the ship's crew and authorities, with the passenger's identity and status remaining unknown as of Sunday. Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the overboard event in a statement, noting the ship's team initiated search and investigation procedures after the guest was reported missing. This included reviewing CCTV footage and notifying both the U.S. and Mexican Coast Guards. The U.S. Coast Guard's Rescue Coordination Center Alameda began coordinating search-and-rescue efforts Saturday afternoon, deploying fixed-wing aircraft. The Mexican Navy and commercial vessels in the area were also assisting in the operation. According to passenger accounts, a family member paged the missing passenger around 10:30 a.m. after searching for him. The ship turned around at approximately 2 p.m. to search the surrounding waters before resuming its voyage to Long Beach at roughly 4:30 p.m.