A guest on a Royal Caribbean cruise dies during a snorkeling excursion near St. Maarten, according to reports. The death occurs on Thursday during the passenger’s time in the water while snorkeling. Sources state the passenger experiences a medical emergency while in the sea. The family members are reported to be returning with the deceased body aboard the cruise ship as the trip continues. The reports do not provide the passenger’s name, age, or the specific medical details of the emergency. They also do not specify whether the incident involves another person, unsafe conditions, or complications after the emergency is identified. Royal Caribbean has not been quoted in the provided summaries, and no official cause of death is included. The incident is described as taking place during a scheduled excursion in the St. Maarten area, with the response and subsequent arrangements handled in coordination with cruise operations and relevant local authorities, though further specifics are not included in the available information.