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(SeaPRwire) –   A 67-year-old woman traveling on a Carnival Cruise ship passed away last week while participating in a snorkeling excursion off the Australian mainland.

The passenger, whose identity remains undisclosed, was aboard the Carnival Splendor, a vessel that facilitates snorkeling trips to the Tangalooma Wrecks. According to reports from Cruise Hive, she drowned near Moreton Island on April 17.

“Carnival Cruise Line is deeply saddened by the death of a guest on Moreton Island on Friday,” the company stated to local media. “Our Care Team is providing support to the guest’s family during this challenging period.”

Digital has contacted Carnival for further comment.

Authorities in the region confirmed that the woman, who resided in Tasmania, was discovered unresponsive in the water.

“Resuscitation efforts were attempted, but the woman was declared dead at the scene,” a spokesperson for the Queensland Police informed Digital. “An investigation into the circumstances of her death is currently underway.”

The incident took place during a four-night round-trip voyage departing from Sydney, which featured two days at sea and a 10-hour stop at Moreton Island.

The waters surrounding the island, situated off the coast of Brisbane, are typically tranquil and are recognized for their shipwreck snorkeling locations and varied marine ecosystem.

The woman’s passing occurred just hours prior to a separate emergency involving the same ship. On April 18, a male passenger in his 70s reportedly went overboard after climbing over the vessel’s safety railings.

A comprehensive search operation continued for several hours before being called off. Officials do not believe the two events are connected.