Norwegian Jewel Passenger Falls Overboard Near Azores, Search Ended Unsuccessful

A passenger fell overboard from the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Jewel during its transatlantic voyage from Ponta Delgada, Portugal, to Miami in October 2025. The ship, carrying over 2,300 guests and 1,000 crew, issued a "Code Oscar" alert at around 2 a.m., signaling a person overboard, and conducted an extensive search and rescue operation lasting more than ten hours approximately 188 miles off the Azores. Despite efforts involving crew, nearby cargo ships, aircraft, and coordination with Portuguese maritime authorities, the search was unsuccessful due to the darkness and remote location. The ship later resumed its voyage to Miami, and the cruise line expressed condolences and support for the passenger's loved ones. This incident marked the second man overboard occurrence for Norwegian Cruise Line in 2025 with unsuccessful rescue attempts. No further details about the passenger have been released.