Woman dies after falling from Carnival cruise ship balcony

The woman landed on a deck below, the cruise line said.

A passenger aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship died Monday morning after apparently going over the balcony of her room, the company confirmed.

The Carnival Firenze was near Catalina Island, California, when the unidentified woman fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below, according to the cruise line. The woman was traveling with her family, who alerted the crew of the incident.

"Carnival’s Care Team is supporting the guest’s family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved ones," spokesperson Julie Leonardi said in a Monday night statement.

Leonardi added that "all appropriate authorities have been alerted" and that law enforcement officers were scheduled to board the ship while it was docked at Catalina Island.

The FBI confirmed to NBC News they are investigating the death of the passenger. 

It was not clear what caused the woman to go over the balcony and her identity has not been released.

The 1,000-foot-long Carnival Firenze is an Italian-themed ship with Italy-themed bars and restaurants. The company's website describes the "Terrazza staterooms" as "a stylish, comfy place to unwind from all the fun," and includes access to a private deck.