The FBI is investigating sexual assault allegations on a Carnival cruise ship.
A representative from the FBI informed KHOU 11 about a reported sexual assault that transpired on the Carnival Breeze cruise ship, which operates out of Galveston, Texas. The incident occurred during a trip that concluded in Galveston on Monday.
“The FBI in Houston is cognizant of claims concerning a sexual assault on the Carnival Breeze cruise ship, docking in Galveston on 07/28/2025,” the FBI representative stated. “In alignment with usual procedures for crimes aboard cruise ships, an FBI Maritime Liaison Agent stationed at the Texas City Resident Agency is collaborating with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the cruise company regarding this case. Consistent with standard reviews or ongoing investigations, the FBI will refrain from sharing further details or updates on these issues.”
The Carnival Breeze cruise was 4 days and made a stop in Cozumel, Mexico.
In this photo provided by Carnival Cruise Lines, the Carnival Breeze sets sail on June 21, 2012, in Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines via Getty Images)
“This standard practice promotes transparency. It does not necessarily indicate any suspicious circumstances, nor do the details of this situation suggest such activities. We offer our deepest condolences to our guest’s family and friends during this challenging period,” the spokesperson continued.
Tourists ride on a boat as the Carnival Dream cruise ship sails in Key West, Florida, on April 11, 2022. (Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images)
KHOU mentioned that the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the deceased person, 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal Jr., who died from natural causes.
Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI and Carnival for comment.
