Thread: Statement from Princess 07/18/06

This statement was issued by Princess at 5:30 (about two hours avter the incident) It is posted on their website.

After departure from Port Canaveral at approximately 3:25 pm eastern time today, Crown Princess experienced an unexpected list to the starboard side as she began sailing north towards her final port of New York.
Initial reports are that a number of passengers did sustain serious injuries. There are also numerous reports of injuries such as cuts, bruises and fractures. We are currently assessing the full extent of passenger injuries, and have returned the ship to Port Canaveral to transfer the more seriously affected passengers to a medical facility ashore.
We deeply regret this incident, and are doing everything we can to make our passengers as comfortable as possible under these difficult circumstances.
We are also investigating the cause of the ship's sudden list, which is unknown at this time. We can confirm that the watertight integrity of the ship has not been compromised, and it is safe for passengers to remain onboard while the ship is alongside in Port Canaveral.
The cruise will be terminated in Port Canaveral, and arrangements are being made to return the passengers home. A full refund will be given to passengers, together with a full reimbursement of any additional expenses.
We will provide details about the next cruise after we are able to fully evaluate the situation.
Crown Princess is currently on a 9-day Western Caribbean sailing, roundtrip out of New York, with calls at Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman. Port Canaveral was the last port of call before returning to New York. For further information, contact 1-800-PRINCESS.

7/19/2006
Crown Princess Statement 7/19/06


Updated 8:30 am PST


Crown Princess is currently docked at Port Canaveral, Florida, following a heavy list that occurred yesterday afternoon as the ship was sailing towards New York, and which caused a number of passenger injuries.

We would again like to extend our sincerest apologies to our passengers and crew on board Crown Princess for this unsettling incident, and also for any injuries they experienced.

We can confirm that there were approximately 240 passengers treated onboard for various injuries such as abrasions, bruises and fractures, of which 94 were transferred to local hospitals ashore for evaluation and treatment. All of these passengers have currently been released, with the exception of three passengers and two crew members who remain in the hospital but are, thankfully, expected to make a full recovery.

Approximately 1600 passengers have already disembarked Crown Princess and departed home. There are still approximately 1850 passengers still onboard and we are currently assisting them with their homeward travel arrangements.

As a result of the heavy list, there was also considerable superficial damage to the interior of the ship, and this is expected to be quickly repaired.
The cause of the sudden list is still being assessed.

7/19/2006
For Crown Princess Passengers Scheduled to Depart on V3628 -- July 20, 2006

Please note that the itinerary for the above mentioned voyage has changed. We regret to inform you that, due to Crown Princess' delayed arrival into New York, the July 20th voyage will now depart Saturday, July 22nd. The updated itinerary is as follows:

DatePortArriveDepartSaturday, July 22New York7:15am5 pm Sunday, July 23 At seaMonday, July 24At seaTuesday, July 25 Grand Turk7 am 4 pm Wednesday, July 26 At seaThursday, July 27 Bermuda (West End) 8 am5 pmFriday, July 28 At sea Saturday, July 29 New York7:15am5 pm


Passengers sailing on this voyage will receive a 50% refund of their cruise fare. Refunds will be processed automatically in the same form by which we received payment. Out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of airline change fees may be submitted for reimbursement. Passengers requiring hotel accommodations should contact 1-800-PRINCESS.

Those passengers choosing to cancel this voyage may do so without cancellation fees.

We sincerely apologize for this change in itinerary and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Despite all that's happened with the ship are there any passengers who are determined to sail with her from Port Canaveral to NY?

Originally Posted by barkingowl

Despite all that's happened with the ship are there any passengers who are determined to sail with her from Port Canaveral to NY?

No, the cruise is cancelled and all passengers are either leaving or have left the ship.