2 CREW MEMBERS CRITICALLY ILL, PRINCESS MEDALLIONS LOST IN THE MAIL, CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses several recent developments within the cruise industry, beginning with serious incidents involving the Holland America vessel Rer dam. Following an unsuccessful search for a crew member who went overboard, the ship experienced two separate medical emergencies involving other crew members in critical condition within a single week. The video also covers the upcoming expansion at Port Canaveral, which is slated for the 2026 to 2027 season. Unlike existing terminals owned by specific cruise lines like Carnival or Royal Caribbean, this new fourth terminal will not be cruise line specific, potentially allowing a wider variety of ships to utilize the facility. Finally, the creator addresses a logistical issue affecting Canadian Princess Cruises passengers. A mixup involving agencies in Toronto has caused delays in the mailing of Princess Medallions. While passengers can obtain a standard medallion at the terminal if theirs does not arrive in time, the delay may prevent travelers from receiving specialized ship-specific medallions or certain elite status colors before their sailing.
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I just got back from the Sun princess in Italy well I came across a couple who had told me their story
two critical condition crew members and one man overboard on the same ship within a week of each other very unusual
Port Canaveral is going ahead with their Cruise expansion to get it up and running for the 2026 2027 season
apparently there's been a little bit of a mixup and the uh the medallions coming in from China are now in Toronto
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