A woman died after falling from the balcony of her stateroom aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship near Catalina Island off the Southern California coast, according to reports.

The incident occurred while the vessel was sailing in waters near Catalina Island. The passenger reportedly fell from her stateroom balcony, though circumstances surrounding the fall have not been disclosed.

Federal officials, including the FBI, are investigating the death. The involvement of federal authorities is standard procedure for incidents occurring in international waters or aboard cruise ships.

The Carnival Firenze is operated by Carnival Cruise Line. The company has not released additional details about the incident or the passenger's identity.

Deaths aboard cruise ships, while relatively rare given the millions of passengers who sail annually, typically trigger investigations by federal authorities due to maritime jurisdiction. The investigation will likely examine the circumstances leading to the fall and any potential safety factors involved.