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The MSC Seascape was the first ship to homeport at the Port of Galveston’s new cruise terminal on Nov. 7, 2025.
FBI Houston is responding to an alleged homicide that occurred on the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which docked in Galveston on Monday.
FBI Houston officials confirmed on social media Monday night that an individual was taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. The individual’s identity is being withheld while the victim’s family is notified, according to officials.
According to an emailed statement from FBI Houston officials, an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent based out of the Texas City Resident Agency is working with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection and the cruise line regarding this incident.
FBI Houston officials said they could not provide additional details as of Monday morning because the investigation is ongoing.
“On reporting a guest incident aboard our ship, we were instructed by the authorities to return to the Port of Galveston. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and providing support to those impacted. The ship has since left the port and resumed its planned itinerary,” an MSC Cruises spokesperson said in a statement to Houston Public Media on Monday morning.
This is a developing story.