January 2, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America cruise ship near Cuba on New Year's Day after 8-hour effort.

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship

TL;DR

  • A 77-year-old woman went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam near Cuba on New Year's Day.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing passenger after approximately 8 hours, covering 690 square miles.
  • The search involved the Coast Guard cutter William Trump and MH-60 helicopter crews.
  • Holland America Line confirmed the incident and is providing support to the guest's family.
  • The ship's planned stop in Key West, Florida, on January 2 was canceled as a result of the search.
  • The Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 27 and was heading to Key West at the time of the disappearance.

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