Embarking on a Disney cruise is intended to be a once in a lifetime experience, including character visits and excitement at every turn. Every aspect of the journey—from the food to the entertainment—is magical, but the disappearance of a ship’s employee in 2011 brought the joyful voyage to a sudden halt. The tragic disappearance of employee Rebecca Coriam on the cruise ship the Wonder in 2011 is still unexplained to this day, but there have been a couple of encouraging new breaks in the case that took our breath away. Read on to find out more!

Disney Is The Company That Dreams Are Made Of

Pixabay From your favorite animated classics to the timeless characters, Disney is a company that everyone has grown to love. It’s no wonder it has become a household name!

Walt Disney Created An Entire Empire

Pixabay From Walt Disney world parks and resorts to restaurants and character meet and greets, Disney offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The next slide shows that the company has taken over the open sea as well!

You Can Set Sail With Disney

Flickr Disney Cruise Lines have grown in popularity, and the franchise offers a character-themed sailing experience. Every cruise is unique, and with a variety of ships to choose from, you can have a customized experience!

Sail The Seas In Complete Style

Flickr Disney Cruises give passengers the total package. From elegant dinners to sparkling pools and decks, these cruises aim to please. The following slide proves that one aspect makes the cruise experience truly magical!

The Captain And Crew Turn Up The Fun

Flickr Crew members on the Disney Cruise Line don’t hesitate to join in on the fun, and they aim to make a passenger’s experience one to remember.

This Fun-Filled Job Isn’t Always Easy

Flickr Being part of this magical journey may seem effortless, but not every cruise goes off without a hitch. One fun-loving young woman’s disappearance revealed that not every Disney Cruise is the happiest place on earth!

Rebecca Coriam Was A Complete Gem

Greeningz This 24-year-old woman from Chester, England had a complete love for life, and she especially enjoyed working with children. It led her to study Sports Science and Childhood Studies in college.

Coriam Was Destined For More

Greeningz In June of 2010, Coriam noticed a job opening of youth counselor for Disney Cruise Lines, and she jumped at this amazing opportunity. She went to an interview in London, and like hundreds of other eager applicants, she was hopeful about landing this magical position.

She Stood Out Among The Rest

Greeningz Coriam was ecstatic to learn that she received the position at Disney Cruise Lines. She was set to leave the U.K. and venture to Florida for the training process.

Her First Cruise Was Seamless

Thinking Sideways Podcast The young woman had an amazing time on her first cruise. The four-month journey took her all over the Bahamas, and she was then given a two-month vacation before her next ship assignment.

She Was Set To Board The Wonder

YouTube Coriam’s next trip was on Disney’s ship the Wonder, which would take her from Los Angeles, California to Mexico. The next slide reveals that her life would soon be changed forever!

Her Grandfather Tragically Passed Away

Pixabay Coriam’s grandfather, Thomas Francis Jennings, passed away unexpectedly while she was out at sea. The young woman immediately flew back the U.K. to attend the funeral. No one knew this is the last time her family would ever see her.

Her Parents Waited To Hear From Her

YouTube Coriam took two weeks off for her grandfather’s funeral and then promptly returned to her position at the Wonder. Her parents, Mike and Ann, awaited any communication from their daughter. They received one final message before she boarded the ship.

She Wrote One Final Facebook Post

Greeningz As the Wonder left the port, Coriam left her mother one final message on Facebook. She claimed she would call her mother the following day, but when that call never came it raised a few red flags.

Her Parents Began To Panic

YouTube After 12 hours of absolutely no communication, Coriam’s parents began to get concerned. On March 22, 2011, the phone began to ring, but the next slide reveals that it was the last call that these parents were expecting to receive!

Disney Reveals That Coriam Is Missing

YouTube A Disney official was calling to let the parents know that their daughter was reported missing. The next slide shows that this young woman’s disappearance was simply sketchy from the beginning!

She Never Showed Up For Work Again

YouTube Coriam did not show up for her shift the morning of March 22, 2011, and the crew was caught off guard. She could not be found anywhere on the ship, and the crew decided to take the next step to solving this mystery.

Security Footage Showed Her In Distress

Greeningz Crew members decided to analyze the security footage, and it revealed Coriam’s last moments before her disappearance. The footage shows the young woman out on the deck early in the morning, speaking to someone on the phone. She looks obviously upset.

Law Enforcement And The Coast Guard Were Notified

YouTube The captain of the ship then notified the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Police Force of Coriam’s sudden disappearance, and Bahamian Police Force began an investigation of the Wonder and the surrounding water.

An Investigation Was Put Into Motion

YouTube The Bahamian police searched the ship and the water for this missing woman, but all searches came up short. The following slide reveals that the investigation may not have been as detailed as law enforcement described.

No Passengers Were Interviewed About The Incident

YouTube Coriam’s parents learned that only a couple of crew members were questioned and none of the passengers were even made aware of any investigation. Even so, the Bahamian police came to a conclusion.

No Foul Play Was Reported By Bahamian Police

YouTube The local police force determined that no foul play had occurred in connection with the disappearance of 24-year-old Coriam, but the Bahamian police did have an idea of what happened to the young woman on that fateful morning.

Police Had Multiple Theories Regarding Her Sudden Disappearance

YouTube “We were given cakes and then taken to the captain who sat us down and told us it was his belief our daughter had gone out to Deck Five and a wave had hit the ship and taken her over," Coriam’s parents stated. One of the woman’s close friends didn’t totally buy this theory.

Her Close Friend Melissa Had Other Ideas

YouTube Coriam’s friend Melissa believes that is it possible that she accidentally fell into the water on Deck 5, but she also points that the company is hiding something and covering up details of the disappearance to “protect the brand.” Coriam’s parents are also not convinced they are getting the whole story.

Her Parents Felt That They Were Being Lied To

YouTube Disney provided Coriam’s parents with their daughter’s belongings found on Deck 5, but something was off. A pair of flip flops they gave to the family was not even Coriam’s, as they had a different crew member’s name and cabin number written on the side.

YouTube Mike and Ann Coriam decided to sue the Disney company, as they believe they did not handle the case in a timely manner. The company took an entire seven hours to notify the Bahamian police of the incident, but the company stood by their decisions on the matter. The two parties settled outside of court in 2015, but more recent findings in the case of Coriam’s disappearance have emerged!

Rebecca’s Bank Account Has Since Been In Use

Pixabay Only a few weeks after their daughter’s disappearance, the Coriams received an email stating that there had been recent activity on their daughter’s bank account. _“_This could be a very significant development. The fact that her credit card’s been used could only mean someone has stolen it or she’s still alive," Coriam’s father Mike stated.

Her Facebook Password Was Changed Unexpectedly

Pixabay Another development in this story leaves many to believe Rebecca Coriam is still alive. During September of 2011, her Facebook password was mysteriously changed, and no one could pinpoint who was the culprit.

She Was Supposedly Spotted A Year Later

Pixabay Only a year after her disappearance, someone claimed to have seen Rebecca Coriam with a dark-haired male in Venice, Italy. Although she was not found despite this sighting, the family still hold hope that she is out there, somewhere.

The Search Is Still On For Rebecca Coriam

YouTube The young woman is still missing at sea. The Coriam family has not stopped searching, and they have even set up a website to help keep the public involved in the search for their daughter. Over 160 people have gone missing while on cruises since 1995, and the Coriam case is just another one that has yet to be solved!