Carnival Cruise Line reports third death at Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line said an 88-year-old American tourist died after her mobility scooter drove off a pier at Celebration Key in the Bahamas on May 9, while Carnival Celebration was in port. Carnival teams pulled her from the water, but she did not survive.

Celebration Key Pier Incident

The cruise line said a female guest using a mobility scooter went off the pier and fell into the water. The deceased was taken by the Royal Bahamian Police Department and the coroner’s office after the incident.

Celebration Key opened in July 2025, and this death was described as the third at the resort since it opened. The site is a $600 million resort destination developed by Carnival Cruise Line.

Edward Egersheim Onboard

Passenger Edward Egersheim told WSVN that the woman had a heart attack. He also said, "[She] went off with the scooter, and banged her head pretty bad," and added, "And then her husband tried to do what he could, and he ended up hurting himself as well."

The Nassau Guardian reported that officials believe she struck her head against the hull of the vessel, and that she was transported to the ship's medical facility for treatment before being pronounced dead.