True. February on my Royal Caribbean ship Wonder of the seas a woman drowned in a suite pool. If I wasn't listening in an elevator to a person in the neighboring suite I'd never had known that
Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to you and your girlfriend as well that you had to experience that. I understand your girlfriend's feelings as It's kind of hard to have fun when such a tragedy happens (and in such close proximity). Best of luck to you guys!
Agreed, that really seems like the best way to handle it. For the people who did still want to continue on with their vacation, they can do that, and use the future cruise credit to reschedule any excursions that may have gotten cancelled. It is really a tragedy what happened though and I also understand if people don’t feel that they want to cruise this ship again as maybe that could trigger something in someone that they’d rather not think about on vacation - also totally valid.
She was a good friend to me and so happy to be on this cruise. Thank you for being respectful in this. She was bright, successful, a big Pittsburgh sports fan, a blackbelt, she golfed she loved to travel. Her heart was too big and she was an extremely kind, generous and thoughtful friend. One of a kind. A firecracker, beautiful redhead.
Your handling and reporting of this were, I thought, very sensitively handled. You stuck to the facts and emphasised the sadness and that more news will follow. You avoided gossip and speculation. Very good.
@@CarbonNut Yes Jairo, I agree with you! Every single newspaper article that I read & every newscast that I saw on tv, stated exactly what you stated above!!! They all reported the same thing, without exception & that “was that she had tumbled over the balcony!”
Thank you for reporting this with grace and compassion. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and loved ones. Just shows we never know what issues others have going on. Always be kind to others. Just heartbreaking. Prayers for everyone involved🙏❤
So sad. On one of my trips on Allure of the Seas a gentleman took his own life (he left a note) and jumped overboard. We were all mustered to account for every one. Our ship and many others searched around Cozumel for him but to this day he has never been found. It's so sad. Hugs to you guys. Onboard, we are all family and losing anyone is losing a family member. Big hugs.
We’re also on the ship and a lot of the passengers have been speculating - definitely appreciate you providing clarification and we will share this video.
@@linden1228 I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I wish that she had tried to seek help by talking to somebody, rather than the course she chose to take instead, but I pray for her poor family. RIP 🙏🏼🕊😔🕊💔
@@monkeyb1820 yes. They were on the lowest level and she was at the highest I think. They said 70 ft at least. And yeah. His leg is just super bruised. I’m glad it was an adult cruise and his kids weren’t with him because I’m sure they would’ve been hurt if they were.
How sad that this woman tragically lost her life, in that fall! Mercifully your brother escaped serious injuries, in something that very easily, could have taken his life too! It “had” to be so incredibly frightening for your poor brother! Our heartfelt sympathy to this woman’s family & friends, who so dearly loved this woman, who tragically past away, in the fall! Wishing special blessings, to your brother, too!❤
Returning from deployment after tragically losing shipmates while underway was one of the most difficult aspects of being a Sailor. Condolences offered up to all affected by the passing of the lady.
Thank you for your sensitively and being respectful to those affected. As someone who struggles with mental heath issues, I hate when people jump to conclusions with these types of situations. I can't speak for the person who has departed; however, I do understand the pain they may have been experiencing. If you know someone who is struggling, please reach out to them, be there and listen to them. Unfortunately my family still finds mental heath a taboo topic and have shoot me down when I have reached out to them for help. I'm on my own struggling, and would never wish this on anyone. I'm in my last days, alone in a hotel room. Be kind to one another, please.
Please take of yourself, and know that you are wanted. Your life means something and is precious. You have value, the words in your comment will touch someone who is really going through it also. I hope you realise how strong you are and wish you the best.
Please seek help from friends or professionals. I am sure there is some hotline you can call for someone to talk to. Mental health is still so misunderstood that I think ppl just often don't know how to handle it. So forgive your family for it, but seek help elsewhere pls. You do not have to go thru this alone
If I can survive depression, abuse, and so on, so can you. It takes thinking about things differently. To really win against depression, it takes getting the right vitamins and minerals from a Functional medicine point of view and seeing one of the top functional medicine clinics that specialize in mental health! Why? Sometimes that depression is caused in addition by heavy metal toxicity we did not know we had. Sometimes its caused by PTSD. Sometimes we were just born this way and simply need to get better tools to fight it and get rid of it. Sometimes what we need it better mind games with ourselves, to rise us over the depression hump. It also takes getting rid of vices because those vices only make the depression worse. Sometimes it really takes getting the right religion in us - aka Y'Shua-Jesus and trusting in Him instead of vices and foolish people and foolish ideas that are all around us. Sometimes just simply getting out into nature every week and hiking just helps. I've done all of this, except pay for a functional medicine therapist. However, if I would have done that instead of the traditional approach, I would have been so much better faster, because they deal with both the mind and the body. I convinced my dad to pay for Functional doctor and that helped me overcome what traditional could not do for me. I no longer suffer from depression. I have Shaken Baby Syndrome, PTSD and learned to live with who I am with little friends and little support. I used to be in your shoes. I am a survivor. I tell myself the only way I can live and win, is if I strive and insist that I will live! The best revenge is to live a life better than the fools around you! Every day I breath is another day my mother screams from the grave! This is why I live. This is why I fought to overcome depression. This was worth it! I feel so much better now, that I don't even care if my mom screams from the grave or not. I survived and will keep on surviving! Find things you love to do, and then make yourself do it, as long as those things are healthy for you - exercise, go for a walk in the sun, read a funny book, watch a funny movie. Go watch stupid criminal videos! All this really helps. And, be sure you heal your liver and controversially get the right amount of B vitamins in you, because B vitamin deficiencies can cause depression to be worse. You've got this! You will get to the point where you no longer have to post things like this, because you will be heard and be comfortable in your own skin!
Thank you for clarification, there has been a lot of talk circulating and every direction of cause. I think you did a very tasteful job of reporting this situation and adding the captain's message. I hope you two can get past this and still have an enjoyable Cruise. Thoughts and prayers to the families directly involved and to everyone who witnessed it.
Thank you for a thoughtful and balanced report that avoided sensationalism and gossip. Kudos to the Captain and Virgin Voyages for doing right by their guests. Prayers to friends and family of the deceased.
Quite generous of Virgin to give everyone (100%?) FCC for the loss of one port and a change to another (really good) port. I would be pretty darn happy with Virgin in this difficult circumstance.
Such sad news, you handled this update with such tenderness and respectfully. My condolences to the family. In light of this, and because every day of life is special and should not be taken for granted, I hope you and Lauren will do your best to enjoy your time together.
What a very sad event. I feel so bad for her friends and family. And I’m sure going on with your vacation feels odd. Very considerate and generous for Virgin to offer the FCC.
One of her supposed friends said she was excited to be on the cruise n had all these nice things to say about her. I really wondered what truly happened 🤔
So sad to hear about her passing. May her soul rest in peace and may her family receive uplifting spirits for recovery. Sending condolences to all her family, friends, and loved ones. 🕊️
No one who kills him or herself soul will rest in peace. For someone to.kill him or herself, is tormented.. Everyone goes through things but that person doesn't have the right to take his or her own life. I am going through sickness for three years and I wouldn't take my life because I didn't make it and I know God almighty. And if I looked around some else is probably going through worse. I wish her family peace.
Thank you Jay for explaining you can't just "fall" off a cruise ship. I asked my Crusing Cousin about that and how high the railings are and she told me you have to climb to go off the ship. She said you can't just "fall" off the ship....the railings including the balconies are very high just like you said.
We were on Valiant last year when someone committed suicide from the back of the ship (which was a year ago Saturday, strangely). I'm sorry you are having to go through this, our similar experience will never leave me 😞
The captain seems to be filled with such passion sympathy and dignity as well as great respect for everyones time and money.. this situatuon is horrible and my sympathy goes out to the family and all affected ❤
So sad. My heart is breaking for her family. Thank you for the update. You always inform keeping it classy. There are too many videos out already from vloggers trying to benefit from this tragedy who obviously know nothing about it which is just gross. I looked to see if you posted about it because I knew you would keep it real.
As a suicide loss survivor I certainly agree that this video was handled far better than all others I have saw at this point. I can’t believe how callous the world has became.
You handled this very well. I have a lot of respect for your channel. Hope your girlfriend can get through this difficult time ok. My condolences to the family of the person that passed. 😢
During a November sailing with RC a passenger tried to commit suicide in the cabin near ours. The captain turned around and went back to port. The only thing we as passengers were told is we are heading back to port and will be on our way soon. Our cabin Stuart filled in the information, he was nervous and scared. It was extremely sad and the wife of the passenger was very upset and she departed with her husband. I’m so great full the gentleman received the help he needed. I’m so sorry y’all had to experience that. Prayers for the family.
So sorry you had to experience that. I can’t even imagine the whole vibe of the ship. I’m not sure if I could enjoy myself starting out my vacation like that. Prayers 🙏🏽 for the family. Thank you as always for your sensitivity to the situation at hand. Hope Lauren enjoyed herself later within the cruise.
This is happening way too often - so very sad. Good of Virgin to offer what they have. Prayers for your sweet girl Lauren as she copes with this as well as those were around the situation.
I agree, I was on a cruise and if something like this happened it would have just killed my vibe for the entire trip. I still would likely stay on the ship if they continued it though... if they were in the cabin next to me I would have got off though... I would not be able to sleep right at night knowing somebody just died right next to me.
You handled this report very respectfully and that is very honourable. Its a very sad situation...and unfortunately these things do happen...hopefully you two can sort your emotions and move forward with your time.....your cruise line did a very good job...Viv
So you have just gained a new subscriber because of all the clips I’ve seen on this tragic incident yours was by far the best, thank you. My heart goes out to that young lady’s friends and family and anyone that had to witness it. I can only imagine what they are going through as well. Again thank you for giving us an awesome update. Wishing you smooth sailings🫶🏾🫶🏾
So sad this woman jumped and felt she had no other recourse but to end her life. It is tragic for her family and friends, for sure. Thank you, J, for talking about this in such a tactful way.
My condolences goes out to that young lady and her family my prayers also go out to each and every last one of you that's on that voyage to try to have the best vacation under the circumstances
Really sad, prayers for love ones 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks for sharing, you did a great job relaying the information. Give Lauren a hug, I would be shaken up too ❤️
That is so sad that this woman jumped off her balcony! I often think alcohol has a lot do with passengers going over board. It is nice that Virgin is giving you a 100% cruise credit. Carry on and have fun!
I’m glad I waited to hear what you reported about the tragic event, it’s unsettling how everyone wants to add their views and often tasteless recordings. You always give a considerate and real account. Sorry you were on the very cruise it happened on hope you were able to enjoy the rest of the time look forward to later updates
Thank you for covering this. I’ve only been on one cruise and I felt like we became one big community on the ship. I can’t imagine how this felt to hear about and see. My condolences to the family and friends.
I'm sorry you and your girlfriend had to experience this and even more sorry for the woman who passed and her family and friends. Hope you're handling this ok and enjoying your vacation ❤ thanks for the sincere reporting of the situation. I do commend the cruise line for how they handled the situation as well.
This is very sad but I appreciate the way you reported it and impressed with how well the crew handled it for the other passengers. In December I was on an Amtrak train from Seattle to LA that hit someone on the tracks and sadly that person did not survive either. The conductor said they treat it as a crime scene and they can't move until the investigation is complete. That took around 4 hours and Amtrak issued a generous voucher which I thought was a nice gesture for something outside of their control.
Better to announce the truth than let crazy rumors run free. Offering a 100% cruise credit is exceptional. I wouldn't have expected so much. Maybe a 25% cruise credit, at most.
My condolences to the family of the person who passed away. I was on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas in January 2020 and a 3rd party contractor jumped overboard and passed away per captain announcements. It was extremely sad. I think you did a phenomenal job with this announcement and video. I applaud Virgin Voyages for offering cruise credits to the passengers.
Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to you and your girlfriend that you had to experience that. I understand your girlfriend's feelings as well. It's kind of hard to have fun when such a tragedy happens (and in such close proximity). Best of luck to you guys!
Sorry that you had to deal with that. Glad Virgin is giving everyone 100% future cruise credit. Please try to enjoy the rest of your cruise! Praying for peace of mind 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This is so sad, my condolences to her family!!!! Kudos to Virgin Voyages for taking care of the other passengers. Life is fragile and we must enjoy it. 💜🙏
Heartbreaking for the family and friends of the woman who lost her life. I do think it was generous of Virgin to give a 100% future cruise credit. I feel for the folks who balcony overlooked the tragedy too.
I was just reading this in a cruise news paper. I instantly thought of you, bc you're on that cruise right now. Prayers to all of you and to her family!
Per usual, well done. You do an excellent job with these sensitive matters. Thank you J. Hoping you guys have been able to have a nice time on your trip. My condolences to the family and friends of the poor woman who lost her life. Very sad to hear.
Wow, having just been onboard yesterday this feels very close… my heart is so sad for everyone onboard, passengers and crew- but especially the victim and her loved ones.
I could be mean but this person isn't a victim she took her own life. And it's kind of sad that the passengers trip and their vacation has been ruined because of something that this person decided to do. I assume that ship wouldn't have turned around but they were so close to home Port they decided to do that I personally would be upset if that happened in my vacation was ruined
@@ericablanton9006 Depression is a disease and for some people it proves to be a terminal illness. If you’ve ever been close to someone who lost their battle with depression, then you would understand why I called her a victim. And yes, it is inconvenient to those who were just try to enjoy vacation- two things can be true, but a life taken can’t be replaced regardless of the cause.
@@vacationvibesofficial thank you. I lost my husband/son’s father years ago after he lost a life long battle with depression and I too consider them victims of mental health crisis. Took me years to get over the anger at him, but I am glad I finally did.
Virgin handled this situation correctly. I’m glad the passengers get 100% credit. Prayers for this lady and her family. Be kind, you ever know what people are going through.
Try to enjoy the rest of your cruise, I imagine it’s very difficult but you handled putting the info you have out there amazingly. I agree the cruise line is working hard to be sensitive as well as accommodating. My condolences to the loved ones of the person who passed. 🙏🏻🕊️
Condolences to the family and friends of the person who passed away sad to hear this and the Captain who done the announcement who cared about what happened there
Oh wow! How heartbreaking to hear. My condolences to her family and friends. Hopefully they blocked that area off during the cruise. Thank you J for the info.
That is so sad. I definitely understand why some ppl did decide to get off the cruise. That could be something that could just really bring down the mood of a vacation especially for those that may have witnessed it first hand. Condolences to the family.
Whoah! 😮 I once went down the rabbit hole of people who have fallen overboard on cruise ships, that’s actually kind of how I found your channel lol. I think I read on just about every single time somebody has fallen off of a cruise ship at least documented. I can’t believe this happened while you were on board oh my gosh what a crazy thing to have happen on your vacation and yes the only thing that could save my vacation from that point would be that super super generous offer for another free cruise from the cruise line. Again super generous but very appreciated I’m sure. Love your channel and you!
This is so very sad Jay. The Captains message was well said. It was very kind that the Cruise line returned the ship to Miami and is setting sale again as well as giving everyone a credit. I am sure it has taken the great vibe away.
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Kudos to the Captain who announced the situation rather than keeping it silent . Condolences to the family
Couldn’t keep that quiet
True. February on my Royal Caribbean ship Wonder of the seas a woman drowned in a suite pool. If I wasn't listening in an elevator to a person in the neighboring suite I'd never had known that
@@TheJleliot wow...
@@TheJleliot What sailing was that please? I was on Wonder 2/19 sailing. 2/19-2/26.
@@jackiebyers3424 It was the week of Feb 5-12
That was incredibly generous of the cruiseline to give 100% future cruise credit.
100% agree. I was surprised
Yea thats above and beyond and def smooths over any issues I would have!
That’s really nice! No other cruise line would do that…
Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to you and your girlfriend as well that you had to experience that. I understand your girlfriend's feelings as It's kind of hard to have fun when such a tragedy happens (and in such close proximity). Best of luck to you guys!
Agreed, that really seems like the best way to handle it. For the people who did still want to continue on with their vacation, they can do that, and use the future cruise credit to reschedule any excursions that may have gotten cancelled. It is really a tragedy what happened though and I also understand if people don’t feel that they want to cruise this ship again as maybe that could trigger something in someone that they’d rather not think about on vacation - also totally valid.
She was a good friend to me and so happy to be on this cruise. Thank you for being respectful in this. She was bright, successful, a big Pittsburgh sports fan, a blackbelt, she golfed she loved to travel. Her heart was too big and she was an extremely kind, generous and thoughtful friend. One of a kind. A firecracker, beautiful redhead.
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I fully agree, Brooke. She was so smart and she might be the funniest person that I've ever met or worked with. I'll miss her.
How tragic
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 Her family is in my prayers 🙏
Sorry for your lost
Your handling and reporting of this were, I thought, very sensitively handled. You stuck to the facts and emphasised the sadness and that more news will follow. You avoided gossip and speculation. Very good.
You handled this story is a very respectful way. You're the man.
Very true! He did handle this story truthfully & so very respectfully!
Very sad situation, nice to see Virgin Voyages going out of their way to make this right for the other passengers.
Damn , She got thrown off
@@shaolinmaster5652 where are you getting that info? Every article I've read so far states that she tumbled over from her balcony.
@@CarbonNut Yes Jairo, I agree with you! Every single newspaper article that I read & every newscast that I saw on tv, stated exactly what you stated above!!! They all reported the same thing, without exception & that “was that she had tumbled over the balcony!”
Condolences to the family of the deceased & those passengers who witnessed the tragic event. What has been seen, can not be unseen.
As someone who has had intrusive thoughts of jumping, my heart goes out to her and her family. So sorry that happened! So tragic!
So glad you did not. *hugs*
never ever the answer, you are worth so much more!
I get intrusive thoughts even though i know i never would.
Prayers to you as well.
Been there done that my friend. We’re amazing. We’re worthy. Life is beautiful❤
Captain was extremely professional. Such a tragic situation that was handled with grace by the crew. Love and prayers go out to the family❤️
Thank you for reporting this with grace and compassion. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and loved ones. Just shows we never know what issues others have going on. Always be kind to others. Just heartbreaking. Prayers for everyone involved🙏❤
So sad. On one of my trips on Allure of the Seas a gentleman took his own life (he left a note) and jumped overboard. We were all mustered to account for every one. Our ship and many others searched around Cozumel for him but to this day he has never been found. It's so sad. Hugs to you guys. Onboard, we are all family and losing anyone is losing a family member. Big hugs.
We’re also on the ship and a lot of the passengers have been speculating - definitely appreciate you providing clarification and we will share this video.
About how old was the lady?
She was 34 and my best friend. Trying to connect with anyone who may have been on her deck/near her room and saw/heard more details
@@linden1228 :((
@@linden1228 I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I wish that she had tried to seek help by talking to somebody, rather than the course she chose to take instead, but I pray for her poor family. RIP 🙏🏼🕊😔🕊💔
@@linden1228sorry for your loss
She landed on my brother! Right on his leg. It’s pretty bruised but they don’t think it’s broken. They were pretty shook up.
For real? didn't she fall around 70 feet? Glad your brother is ok.
@@monkeyb1820 yes. They were on the lowest level and she was at the highest I think. They said 70 ft at least. And yeah. His leg is just super bruised. I’m glad it was an adult cruise and his kids weren’t with him because I’m sure they would’ve been hurt if they were.
That’s why Balcony glass needs to be 5 ft high so sorry for the trauma :(
How sad that this woman tragically lost her life, in that fall! Mercifully your brother escaped serious injuries, in something that very easily, could have taken his life too! It “had” to be so incredibly frightening for your poor brother! Our heartfelt sympathy to this woman’s family & friends, who so dearly loved this woman, who tragically past away, in the fall! Wishing special blessings, to your brother, too!❤
How did she end up falling?
Returning from deployment after tragically losing shipmates while underway was one of the most difficult aspects of being a Sailor. Condolences offered up to all affected by the passing of the lady.
Thank you for your honesty and sensitivity, Jay. Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise.
Thank you for your sensitively and being respectful to those affected. As someone who struggles with mental heath issues, I hate when people jump to conclusions with these types of situations. I can't speak for the person who has departed; however, I do understand the pain they may have been experiencing.
If you know someone who is struggling, please reach out to them, be there and listen to them. Unfortunately my family still finds mental heath a taboo topic and have shoot me down when I have reached out to them for help. I'm on my own struggling, and would never wish this on anyone. I'm in my last days, alone in a hotel room. Be kind to one another, please.
Even if your family isn't helping you, please, please seek help from someone.
Please take of yourself, and know that you are wanted. Your life means something and is precious. You have value, the words in your comment will touch someone who is really going through it also. I hope you realise how strong you are and wish you the best.
Please seek help from friends or professionals. I am sure there is some hotline you can call for someone to talk to. Mental health is still so misunderstood that I think ppl just often don't know how to handle it. So forgive your family for it, but seek help elsewhere pls. You do not have to go thru this alone
If I can survive depression, abuse, and so on, so can you. It takes thinking about things differently. To really win against depression, it takes getting the right vitamins and minerals from a Functional medicine point of view and seeing one of the top functional medicine clinics that specialize in mental health! Why? Sometimes that depression is caused in addition by heavy metal toxicity we did not know we had. Sometimes its caused by PTSD. Sometimes we were just born this way and simply need to get better tools to fight it and get rid of it. Sometimes what we need it better mind games with ourselves, to rise us over the depression hump. It also takes getting rid of vices because those vices only make the depression worse. Sometimes it really takes getting the right religion in us - aka Y'Shua-Jesus and trusting in Him instead of vices and foolish people and foolish ideas that are all around us. Sometimes just simply getting out into nature every week and hiking just helps. I've done all of this, except pay for a functional medicine therapist. However, if I would have done that instead of the traditional approach, I would have been so much better faster, because they deal with both the mind and the body. I convinced my dad to pay for Functional doctor and that helped me overcome what traditional could not do for me. I no longer suffer from depression. I have Shaken Baby Syndrome, PTSD and learned to live with who I am with little friends and little support. I used to be in your shoes. I am a survivor.
I tell myself the only way I can live and win, is if I strive and insist that I will live! The best revenge is to live a life better than the fools around you! Every day I breath is another day my mother screams from the grave! This is why I live. This is why I fought to overcome depression. This was worth it! I feel so much better now, that I don't even care if my mom screams from the grave or not. I survived and will keep on surviving!
Find things you love to do, and then make yourself do it, as long as those things are healthy for you - exercise, go for a walk in the sun, read a funny book, watch a funny movie. Go watch stupid criminal videos! All this really helps. And, be sure you heal your liver and controversially get the right amount of B vitamins in you, because B vitamin deficiencies can cause depression to be worse.
You've got this! You will get to the point where you no longer have to post things like this, because you will be heard and be comfortable in your own skin!
@tpkyteroo luebeck You have given very good advice, and I know that by your words you have possibly helped many and I thank you for that.
Glad you guys are safe prayers for the family of the young lady. Safe travels
This news has really really effected me. I'm sobbing for this lady, her family and all of you on the ship so close to this tragedy.
Thank you for clarification, there has been a lot of talk circulating and every direction of cause. I think you did a very tasteful job of reporting this situation and adding the captain's message. I hope you two can get past this and still have an enjoyable Cruise. Thoughts and prayers to the families directly involved and to everyone who witnessed it.
So very sad. Thank you for handling this with great care.
Thanks for handling this with such great respect. Also, kudos to Virgin Voyages for the way they are handling things.
this is so tragic i’m sending my prayers to everyone that witnessed this and the family of the woman. Thank you for the reporting Jay!
I hope you and your friends can enjoy the rest of your cruise. Life is so precious.
Thank you for a thoughtful and balanced report that avoided sensationalism and gossip. Kudos to the Captain and Virgin Voyages for doing right by their guests. Prayers to friends and family of the deceased.
This is truly heartbreaking! Prayers to the family who is dealing with this tragedy.
Thank you for handling this with compassion and sensitivity.
The odds of you being there while this happened is wild. Thoughts are with the family that’s crazy
Quite generous of Virgin to give everyone (100%?) FCC for the loss of one port and a change to another (really good) port. I would be pretty darn happy with Virgin in this difficult circumstance.
Such sad news, you handled this update with such tenderness and respectfully. My condolences to the family. In light of this, and because every day of life is special and should not be taken for granted, I hope you and Lauren will do your best to enjoy your time together.
What a very sad event. I feel so bad for her friends and family. And I’m sure going on with your vacation feels odd. Very considerate and generous for Virgin to offer the FCC.
This is horrible! I can only imagine what this woman was going through to want to jump like that. Big hugs for you guys. Prayers for her family.
One of her supposed friends said she was excited to be on the cruise n had all these nice things to say about her. I really wondered what truly happened 🤔
@@krystal99996she was drugged out and drunk is what happened
So sad to hear about her passing. May her soul rest in peace and may her family receive uplifting spirits for recovery. Sending condolences to all her family, friends, and loved ones. 🕊️
No one who kills him or herself soul will rest in peace. For someone to.kill him or herself, is tormented.. Everyone goes through things but that person doesn't have the right to take his or her own life. I am going through sickness for three years and I wouldn't take my life because I didn't make it and I know God almighty. And if I looked around some else is probably going through worse. I wish her family peace.
Thank you Jay for explaining you can't just "fall" off a cruise ship. I asked my Crusing Cousin about that and how high the railings are and she told me you have to climb to go off the ship. She said you can't just "fall" off the ship....the railings including the balconies are very high just like you said.
wow... thanks for sharing Jay. Deeply saddened. Kudos to the Captain and Cruise LIne for how they handled this tragedy.
Transparency always makes a situation better. There is no room for speculation and for people creating all kinds of rumors. Thanks for sharing.
Each day is a gift. Don't take it for granted.
We were on Valiant last year when someone committed suicide from the back of the ship (which was a year ago Saturday, strangely). I'm sorry you are having to go through this, our similar experience will never leave me 😞
Wow so this has happened more than once??
@@BrandyH-eh9up It's a very common thing that happens tbh.
Too much alcohol!
Thank you for making your videos professional at a time like that. Classy
Thank you for covering this so professionally Jay, prayers for the woman and her family
The captain seems to be filled with such passion sympathy and dignity as well as great respect for everyones time and money.. this situatuon is horrible and my sympathy goes out to the family and all affected ❤
So sad. My heart is breaking for her family. Thank you for the update. You always inform keeping it classy. There are too many videos out already from vloggers trying to benefit from this tragedy who obviously know nothing about it which is just gross. I looked to see if you posted about it because I knew you would keep it real.
As a suicide loss survivor I certainly agree that this video was handled far better than all others I have saw at this point. I can’t believe how callous the world has became.
You handled this very well. I have a lot of respect for your channel. Hope your girlfriend can get through this difficult time ok. My condolences to the family of the person that passed. 😢
During a November sailing with RC a passenger tried to commit suicide in the cabin near ours. The captain turned around and went back to port. The only thing we as passengers were told is we are heading back to port and will be on our way soon. Our cabin Stuart filled in the information, he was nervous and scared. It was extremely sad and the wife of the passenger was very upset and she departed with her husband. I’m so great full the gentleman received the help he needed. I’m so sorry y’all had to experience that. Prayers for the family.
So sorry you had to experience that. I can’t even imagine the whole vibe of the ship. I’m not sure if I could enjoy myself starting out my vacation like that. Prayers 🙏🏽 for the family.
Thank you as always for your sensitivity to the situation at hand. Hope Lauren enjoyed herself later within the cruise.
This is happening way too often - so very sad. Good of Virgin to offer what they have. Prayers for your sweet girl Lauren as she copes with this as well as those were around the situation.
What do you mean? On other cruises? In general?
@@sophianao4448 in general. I've seen so many stories of suicide recently.
I'm sure it is hard to enjoy a cruise after that. My condolences to the family.
I agree, I was on a cruise and if something like this happened it would have just killed my vibe for the entire trip. I still would likely stay on the ship if they continued it though... if they were in the cabin next to me I would have got off though... I would not be able to sleep right at night knowing somebody just died right next to me.
That is just so sad. Thank you for your sensitivity and reporting of the just the facts. Take care and give your girlfriend an extra big hug today.
You handled this report very respectfully and that is very honourable. Its a very sad situation...and unfortunately these things do happen...hopefully you two can sort your emotions and move forward with your time.....your cruise line did a very good job...Viv
You have been extremely respectful....a very heartwrenching situation........hope all heals
As always, I appreciate the respectful way you cover topics on your channel.
So you have just gained a new subscriber because of all the clips I’ve seen on this tragic incident yours was by far the best, thank you. My heart goes out to that young lady’s friends and family and anyone that had to witness it. I can only imagine what they are going through as well. Again thank you for giving us an awesome update. Wishing you smooth sailings🫶🏾🫶🏾
So sad this woman jumped and felt she had no other recourse but to end her life. It is tragic for her family and friends, for sure. Thank you, J, for talking about this in such a tactful way.
My condolences goes out to that young lady and her family my prayers also go out to each and every last one of you that's on that voyage to try to have the best vacation under the circumstances
Really sad, prayers for love ones 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks for sharing, you did a great job relaying the information. Give Lauren a hug, I would be shaken up too ❤️
You handled the sharing of this sad news respectfully. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
That is so sad that this woman jumped off her balcony! I often think alcohol has a lot do with passengers going over board. It is nice that Virgin is giving you a 100% cruise credit. Carry on and have fun!
See if they allowed cannabis onboard, people would just be chilling on their hammocks not wilding out
@@misssue4043 weed still impairs judgment ...
@@fortunamajor7239 alcohol impairs judgment
Thanks for not being the typical content creator with the camera on your face “reacting”. It speaks volumes about your character.
I’m glad I waited to hear what you reported about the tragic event, it’s unsettling how everyone wants to add their views and often tasteless recordings. You always give a considerate and real account. Sorry you were on the very cruise it happened on hope you were able to enjoy the rest of the time look forward to later updates
Thank you for covering this. I’ve only been on one cruise and I felt like we became one big community on the ship. I can’t imagine how this felt to hear about and see. My condolences to the family and friends.
I'm sorry you and your girlfriend had to experience this and even more sorry for the woman who passed and her family and friends. Hope you're handling this ok and enjoying your vacation ❤ thanks for the sincere reporting of the situation. I do commend the cruise line for how they handled the situation as well.
This is very sad but I appreciate the way you reported it and impressed with how well the crew handled it for the other passengers. In December I was on an Amtrak train from Seattle to LA that hit someone on the tracks and sadly that person did not survive either. The conductor said they treat it as a crime scene and they can't move until the investigation is complete. That took around 4 hours and Amtrak issued a generous voucher which I thought was a nice gesture for something outside of their control.
Such an unfortunate and sad situation. My condolences to that woman's family.
Better to announce the truth than let crazy rumors run free. Offering a 100% cruise credit is exceptional. I wouldn't have expected so much. Maybe a 25% cruise credit, at most.
My condolences to the family of the person who passed away. I was on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas in January 2020 and a 3rd party contractor jumped overboard and passed away per captain announcements. It was extremely sad. I think you did a phenomenal job with this announcement and video. I applaud Virgin Voyages for offering cruise credits to the passengers.
thanks for sharing RIP to this lady and supporting kind thoughts to the loved ones
Prayers to the family. So sad that someone would take their own life. 🙏🙏
I really appreciate how you provided the information. Found your channel recently and I love your videos.
Thanks for the update. I'm sorry to you and your girlfriend that you had to experience that. I understand your girlfriend's feelings as well. It's kind of hard to have fun when such a tragedy happens (and in such close proximity). Best of luck to you guys!
I love Cozumel too…such a sad situation but very generous of cruise line and also they handled it well.
Sorry that you had to deal with that. Glad Virgin is giving everyone 100% future cruise credit. Please try to enjoy the rest of your cruise! Praying for peace of mind 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This is heartbreaking. Prayers to the family.
That's so sad and unfortunate, but the captain sounded very sincere and caring. Very good video
This is so sad, my condolences to her family!!!! Kudos to Virgin Voyages for taking care of the other passengers.
Life is fragile and we must enjoy it. 💜🙏
Heartbreaking for the family and friends of the woman who lost her life. I do think it was generous of Virgin to give a 100% future cruise credit. I feel for the folks who balcony overlooked the tragedy too.
Condolences to the family. The captain’s announcement, was very well done. Also them giving another cruise for free.
Condolences to her love ones! Thank you for sharing, J... Traveling Grace!
🌈💚💒happy Easter 2023! Much love to you! I am very sorry for this loss♥️
I was just reading this in a cruise news paper. I instantly thought of you, bc you're on that cruise right now. Prayers to all of you and to her family!
My condolences to the family, friends,and loved ones 🙏🏽
So sad. Good on Virgin for trying to make the best out of a horrible situation.
Thank you for sharing the story in such a respectful way.
So tragic but your reporting was so respectful. Good job. I read about this on tmz and their coverage was definitely lacking.
The Captain and cruise line handled this beautifully.
Very sad situation. Sending my deepest condolences to the woman's family. Glad you are okay.
Per usual, well done. You do an excellent job with these sensitive matters. Thank you J.
Hoping you guys have been able to have a nice time on your trip.
My condolences to the family and friends of the poor woman who lost her life. Very sad to hear.
Regardless of how or why it happened, very sad for the woman's family and friends.😢
Wow, having just been onboard yesterday this feels very close… my heart is so sad for everyone onboard, passengers and crew- but especially the victim and her loved ones.
I could be mean but this person isn't a victim she took her own life. And it's kind of sad that the passengers trip and their vacation has been ruined because of something that this person decided to do. I assume that ship wouldn't have turned around but they were so close to home Port they decided to do that I personally would be upset if that happened in my vacation was ruined
@@ericablanton9006 Depression is a disease and for some people it proves to be a terminal illness. If you’ve ever been close to someone who lost their battle with depression, then you would understand why I called her a victim. And yes, it is inconvenient to those who were just try to enjoy vacation- two things can be true, but a life taken can’t be replaced regardless of the cause.
@@vacationvibesofficial thank you. I lost my husband/son’s father years ago after he lost a life long battle with depression and I too consider them victims of mental health crisis. Took me years to get over the anger at him, but I am glad I finally did.
You would make a good reporter. Excellent job reporting this incident. Thank you.
Very generous of Virgin in a very tragic and sad situation
Virgin handled this situation correctly. I’m glad the passengers get 100% credit. Prayers for this lady and her family. Be kind, you ever know what people are going through.
Try to enjoy the rest of your cruise, I imagine it’s very difficult but you handled putting the info you have out there amazingly. I agree the cruise line is working hard to be sensitive as well as accommodating. My condolences to the loved ones of the person who passed. 🙏🏻🕊️
Condolences to the family and friends of the person who passed away sad to hear this and the Captain who done the announcement who cared about what happened there
Oh wow! How heartbreaking to hear. My condolences to her family and friends. Hopefully they blocked that area off during the cruise. Thank you J for the info.
This is terribly Sad😢, praying for the family and the passengers as they continue cruising.
That is so sad. I definitely understand why some ppl did decide to get off the cruise. That could be something that could just really bring down the mood of a vacation especially for those that may have witnessed it first hand. Condolences to the family.
Thanks for the story. I'm on this ship with you too. Vv has done a great job with us. R.I.P. to the young lady that passed
You were quoted by the Business Insider online news source. Great work! Love your work. Best to you and keep it up.
Whoah! 😮 I once went down the rabbit hole of people who have fallen overboard on cruise ships, that’s actually kind of how I found your channel lol. I think I read on just about every single time somebody has fallen off of a cruise ship at least documented. I can’t believe this happened while you were on board oh my gosh what a crazy thing to have happen on your vacation and yes the only thing that could save my vacation from that point would be that super super generous offer for another free cruise from the cruise line. Again super generous but very appreciated I’m sure. Love your channel and you!
Very well handled announcement by the captain and the cruise line in general for the passengers on board
This is so very sad Jay. The Captains message was well said. It was very kind that the Cruise line returned the ship to Miami and is setting sale again as well as giving everyone a credit. I am sure it has taken the great vibe away.