{"id":344533,"date":"2026-07-18T15:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/344533\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T15:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:06:08","slug":"princess-cruise-ship-returns-to-port-everglades-after-crew-member-dies-after-going-overboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/344533\/","title":{"rendered":"Princess Cruise ship returns to Port Everglades after crew member dies after going overboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published:\u00a0July 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM<\/p>\n

Updated:\u00a0July 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM<\/p>\n

Princess Cruises has confirmed that one of their crew members has died after going overboard from the Regal Princess during a Caribbean voyage. <\/p>\n

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. \u2014 The Regal Princess returned to Port Everglades early Saturday morning, one week after a crew member died after going overboard during a Caribbean voyage.<\/p>\n

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Princess Cruises confirmed the crew member went overboard while the ship was sailing near Canc\u00fan, Mexico, during its seven-day Caribbean itinerary. The ship had departed from Port Everglades the previous Saturday.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Princess Cruises said it was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d by the crew member\u2019s death and extended condolences to the person\u2019s family and friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur heartfelt condolences go out to the crew\u2019s family and friends during this difficult time,\u201d the cruise line said. \u201cGrief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cruise line also thanked local maritime authorities and the crew of the Carnival Jubilee for assisting with search-and-rescue efforts.<\/p>\n

The Regal Princess continued its scheduled voyage before returning to Fort Lauderdale Saturday morning. No additional details about the crew member, including their identity, have been released.<\/p>\n

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