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Regal Princess cruise ship passenger speaks out about crew member's death as ship returns to South Florida
By Steve Maugeri at CBS4 Miami
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Princess cruise ship passengers at Port Everglades are describing the moment they were notified of the news that a crew member died after falling overboard. Passenger David Jimenez said he was first notified at around 6 a.m. Monday by the captain that the crew member had gone overboard. He took phot
Key takeaway Passenger David Jimenez said he was first notified at around 6 a.
Why this matters in The Miami
The incident on the Regal Princess cruise ship is a sobering reminder of the risks faced by crew members working on vessels that frequent South Florida's ports. As the ship returned to Port Everglades, the news of the crew member's death will likely resonate with the local community, particularly in neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana, where many residents have ties to the maritime industry. The fact that the ship had to skip a scheduled port stop due to the rescue efforts also highlights the potential economic impact of such incidents on local businesses that rely on cruise ship tourism. As the investigation into the circumstances of the death continues, it will be important to watch how Princess Cruises and maritime authorities respond to the incident, and what measures they take to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Princess cruise ship passengers at Port Everglades are describing the moment they were notified of the news that a crew member died after falling overboard. Passenger David Jimenez said he was first notified at around 6 a.m. Monday by the captain that the crew member had gone overboard. He took phot
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