@ktecruises: Man Overboard on Sun Princess (Princess Cruises) When & Where • Occurred late on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, around 11:00 p.m. local time. The incident happened while the ship was navigating the Dardanelles Strait, en route to Istanbul during a 14-night sailing. • The cruise had originally departed from Barcelona on August 9 and was headed toward Athens via Istanbul. Who Went Overboard • The individual was a crew member (identity withheld for privacy). Emergency Response • The ship immediately issued a man-overboard alert (“Code Oscar”) and turned back toward the last known location. • Rescue boats were deployed, and at least five Turkish Coast Guard vessels joined the search into the early hours of Thursday, August 21. Current Status • Despite extensive search efforts, the crew member has not been located. • Princess Cruises confirmed the search is ongoing and expressed condolences to the family. A ship-based support team, including trained counselors, is assisting crew and passengers. Impact on Itinerary • The ship anchored near Tekirdag, Turkey, to coordinate further with authorities. • Arrival in Istanbul was delayed, reaching around 2:00 p.m. instead of the scheduled 7:00 a.m. • The planned stop in Mykonos was cancelled, with passengers receiving automatic refunds for those shore tours. • The voyage is still set to conclude in Athens as originally scheduled. #Cru#CruiseNewsi#PrincessCruisesn#SunPrincessu#CruiseToka#TravelNews

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