Florida judge approves Royal Caribbean passenger death settlement
The agreement resolves allegations involving alcohol service and the restraint of a cruise ship passenger.
A Florida federal judge has approved a settlement resolving a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean over the death of a cruise ship passenger, according to a report dated September 28, 2026.
The lawsuit alleged that Royal Caribbean negligently served the passenger at least 33 alcoholic drinks. It further accused the cruise line of using excessive force while restraining him afterward, allegedly resulting in his death.
The settlement brings the lawsuit to a resolution through the judge’s approval. The claims regarding the number of drinks served, negligence, the use of force and the cause of the passenger’s death were allegations made in the suit. The supplied information does not describe the settlement’s provisions or identify the passenger.
