FBI offers $25K reward in 28-year-old cruise disappearance

US authorities are intensifying efforts to solve the 28-year-old disappearance of Amy Bradley from a Caribbean cruise ship. The FBI announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death. Bradley, then 23, vanished on March 24, 1998, from the Rhapsody of the Seas en route to Curaçao. Her father last saw her sleeping on the cabin balcony in the early morning hours. She was discovered missing approximately 30 minutes later, with no signs of struggle.

The family has consistently maintained that Amy was targeted and abducted, refusing to accept possibilities of accidental death or suicide. This belief is sustained by numerous reported sightings across the Caribbean over the decades, though none have been definitively confirmed. The case has seen renewed public interest following the July 2025 premiere of a three-part Netflix docuseries.

Investigations at the time involved multiple agencies, including the US Navy and Venezuelan Coast Guard, but yielded no trace of Amy. Circumstances, such as the water conditions making a body's disappearance unlikely, have fueled ongoing questions. While initial authorities found no evidence of foul play, passenger and crew accounts have offered conflicting details, including alleged sightings with a band member and a ship bartender possibly hearing a cry for help.

Despite decades of searching and pursuing leads that included anonymous photographs and tourist claims, no concrete evidence has emerged. The FBI recently released age-progressed images of Bradley, reflecting how she might look today at 52. The case remains active, a testament to the family's unwavering hope and the enduring mystery surrounding her fate.