Regal Princess<\/a> in waters off the coast of Cancun.<\/p>\n\u201cThe crew member is currently unaccounted for, and an active search and rescue operation is underway,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n
But later on Monday afternoon, Princess Cruises confirmed that the crew member had passed away.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur heartfelt condolences go out to the crew\u2019s family and friends during this difficult time. Grief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event,\u201d officials wrote. \u201cPrincess Cruises thanks the local maritime authorities and our colleagues from Carnival Jubilee who assisted in search and rescue efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regal Princess has since continued its voyage and is expected to arrive in Belize on Wednesday. <\/p>\n
Afterward, the ship is scheduled to travel to Cozumel on July 16, and it\u2019s expected to cap off its seven-day journey upon its return to Ft. Lauderdale on July 18.<\/p>\n
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