Coast Guard suspends search for woman who went overboard from cruise ship on New Year's Day

January 2, 2026

TL;DR

U.S. Coast Guard suspended search for a 77-year-old woman.
The woman went overboard from Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam cruise ship.
The incident occurred on New Year's Day, about 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba.
Search efforts by the Coast Guard and cruise ship personnel lasted approximately 8 hours over 690 square miles.
A cruise ship stop in Key West was canceled due to the ongoing search.
Holland America Line is providing support to the woman's family.

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