Worker dies after going overboard from Princess cruise ship that left Fort Lauderdale

U.S. newsWorker dies after going overboard from Princess cruise ship that left Fort LauderdaleThe crew member from the Regal Princess, which left Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s, Port Everglades on Saturday, had gone overboard near Cancun.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A Regal Princess cruise ship departing Southampton docks, southern England, on Sept. 27, 2025.Peter Titmuss / Universal Images Group via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 13, 2026, 6:43 PM EDTBy NBC South FloridaA crew member has died after going overboard from a Princess cruise ship that left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company said Monday.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The crew member from the Regal Princess, which left Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades on Saturday, had gone overboard near Cancun.The company did not release the member’s identity.“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the crew’s family and friends during this difficult time. Grief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event,” the company said in a statement.The company also thanked local authorities and the crew of the Carnival Jubilee, who helped in the search and rescue efforts.The Regal Princess resumed its voyage and departed the waters off Cancun, with the next stop Tuesday in Belize.The seven-day cruise is expected to return to Fort Lauderdale as scheduled on Saturday.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleNBC South FloridaThe staff of NBC South Florida.