Passenger dies aboard Seven Seas Voyager during Donegal visit
Irish police said the incident was treated as a medical emergency and was not being investigated as a criminal matter.
A passenger died aboard Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting a port in Donegal. The death occurred on August 28 as the vessel made a scheduled call at Foyle Port in Greencastle.
Seven Seas Voyager had arrived in Lough Foyle and was anchored off Greencastle when the death occurred. The deceased passenger was subsequently taken ashore at Greencastle before being transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital.
An Garda Síochána confirmed that the incident was being treated as a medical emergency. The Irish police service also said the passenger’s death was not under criminal investigation.
A spokesperson for Foyle Port said arrangements to bring the deceased ashore were organized by the ship’s agent. According to the spokesperson, Garda handled the transfer process in accordance with Irish regulations.