Two Americans visiting Carnival Cruise Line’s new Bahamas private resort Celebration Key died on Friday, according to the Royal Bahamas Police and confirmed by the cruise line.

“Our lifeguards and medical team responded to two separate water emergency incidents at Celebration Key Friday — one in the lagoon and one at the beach,” reads a statement from the cruise line. “Sadly, both guests have passed away.”

One guest was sailing on the Mardi Gras out of Port Canaveral and one on Carnival Elation out of Jacksonville.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the guests and their families and our Care Team is providing assistance,” the cruise line stated.

The Royal Bahamas Police reported their investigations into both incidents on Grand Bahama, with the first happening shortly before noon Frida

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