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Crew member missing from cruise ship that departed Fort Lauderdale; search and rescue underway off Mexico's coast
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Mexico after a crew member on a cruise that departed Fort Lauderdale over the weekend may have gone overboard."Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast of Cancun," a
Key takeaway "Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast of Cancun," a spokesperson for Princess Cruises said in a statement to CBS News Miami .
Why this matters in The Miami
The disappearance of a crew member from the Regal Princess cruise ship has significant implications for the Miami-Dade County community, given the ship's departure from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. As a major hub for cruise ship traffic, the safety and security of crew members and passengers is of utmost concern to local residents and the tourism industry. The incident also highlights the importance of coordination between cruise lines and maritime authorities in responding to emergencies at sea. Miami's proximity to the Caribbean and its status as a key departure point for cruises to the region means that search and rescue operations like this one can have a direct impact on local resources and emergency response systems. As the search efforts continue off the coast of Mexico, Miami-Dade County's maritime community will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Mexico after a crew member on a cruise that departed Fort Lauderdale over the weekend may have gone overboard."Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast of Cancun," a
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