Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Sun-Princess

On the morning of March 14, 2026, the emergency response team at Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife orchestrated a successful medical evacuation involving three passengers and their families from the cruise ship 'Sun Princess', which had set sail from Florida. The rescue operation was carried out by the search and rescue vessel 'Salvamar Tenerife', which transported those in need to Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, the Canary Islands Emergency Service took over, ensuring the patients were swiftly transferred to local hospitals for further medical assistance. For visual updates, see the report with photos here: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2032468291562729512.

On August 20, 2025, a crew member aboard the 'Sun Princess' went overboard while the ship was making its way to Istanbul, navigating through the Dardanelles Strait after a recent stop in Chania. The crew member's fall was confirmed via the vessel's CCTV footage, prompting an immediate activation of emergency protocols and a comprehensive search operation in collaboration with various maritime search and rescue (SAR) authorities. Despite extensive efforts, the crew member has yet to be found. The cruise line is currently assisting the family during this poignant time, as this incident marks the first occurrence of a person going overboard from the 'Sun Princess'. Due to the circumstances, the ship was rerouted to a position off Tekirdağ, leading to alterations in its itinerary, including the cancellation of the scheduled visit to Mykonos, Greece, and a delay in the ship's arrival in Istanbul. The vessel is now projected to dock in Istanbul on August 22 at 2:00 p.m., with passengers expected back on board by 11:30 p.m. However, the planned arrival in Athens on August 23 remains set as per the original schedule. In light of the changes, Princess Cruises is automatically refunding all pre-booked shore excursions for Mykonos directly to guests' shipboard accounts. Guests who had signed up for half-day tours originally scheduled for the canceled stop will receive updated meeting information in their staterooms. The ship's Tour Office and Shore Excursions Desk will operate with limited hours. Additionally, support has been extended to affected passengers, including access to specially trained counselors, with contact information provided for those wishing to talk. The incident has sparked a wave of sympathy across social media platforms, with many users sharing their condolences and support for the missing crew member and their family. Captain Street addressed passengers in a letter, emphasizing the cruise line’s unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of both guests and crew members. The crew has requested passengers’ understanding and patience amid these trying circumstances, while the cruise line continues to collaborate with local authorities for ongoing investigations. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families of the affected crew member during this challenging time.

The 'Sun Princess' was compelled to retreat from its planned docking at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 5 storm. This decision was made as the cruise ship approached its winter homeport, sparking a safety response from the US Coast Guard. On October 7, Port Everglades was put on 'Port Condition YANKEE', forecasting gale-force winds within 24 hours, thus preventing the vessel from completing its journey. As a precautionary measure, all ships in the port were instructed to leave, while incoming vessels were denied entry. Amid the storm preparations, several passengers on the 'Sun Princess' became ill and required evacuation via helicopter. The exact location of these passengers post-evacuation remains unclear. The cruise had embarked from Barcelona for a 25-day journey to Fort Lauderdale, but ended up stranded approximately five miles offshore as the storm approached, illustrating the unpredictable nature of maritime travel during severe weather events.

On October 8, a dramatic airlift operation unfolded as several passengers aboard the 'Sun Princess' were rescued while the vessel faced dangerous conditions off the Florida coast. The cruise ship became stranded just five miles offshore as Hurricane Milton barreled towards the state. The 'Sun Princess', which embarked from Southampton on September 23, was scheduled to arrive in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of October 9. However, as Hurricane Milton intensified, with anticipated winds surpassing 130 mph, authorities made the critical decision to close Port Everglades, the ship’s destination. The passengers' safety became a top priority, leading to the airlift just prior to the storm's imminent impact, expected to strike Florida that evening. For further coverage and visuals of the incident, you can find the report here: https://uk.style.yahoo.com/florida-cruise-ship-evacuation-hurricane-163704859.html.

On September 16, a medical emergency arose on board the 'Sun Princess' as a woman required urgent evacuation while the vessel was located just four nautical miles off the coast of Cartagena. The CCS Cartagena of Salvamento Marítimo responded swiftly, deploying their Search and Rescue boat, 'Salvamar Draco'. The dedicated crew successfully boarded the patient and transported her back to Cartagena, where an ambulance was on standby to take her to the hospital for further medical care.