Elderly Woman Dies After Mobility Scooter Falls From Celebration Key Pier

An 88-year-old American woman aboard Carnival Celebration died after her mobility scooter tipped off the Celebration Key dock in Nassau during port call on May 9, 2026, the last day of the weeklong Eastern Caribbean cruise. Lifesaving efforts aboard the ship were unsuccessful; an autopsy and full investigation are underway to determine whether a medical issue, scooter malfunction, or other factors contributed to the incident. The scooter was recovered from the water, and Carnival expressed condolences as authorities investigate.