A Johnny Jet reader currently aboard the Sun Princess sent the following account of a serious incident currently underway:
“I am currently on the Sun Princess and scheduled to arrive in Istanbul in the morning Thursday the 21st. Approximately 4 1/2 hours ago, the ‘Man overboard’ alarm was sounded. We have been stopped since that time while a search is underway with 2 boats from the Sun and 5 from the Turkish authorities. It’s doubtful that my wife and I will make our scheduled visit of the Blue Mosque and other sites. Prayers for the victim.”
I reached out to Princess Cruises for comment and they provided the following statement:
“Princess Cruises can confirm that a person has been reported to have gone overboard on Sun Princess this evening on route to Istanbul. Our ship’s emergency response team immediately initiated search and rescue procedures which are actively underway at this time. We are working in coordination with local maritime authorities to support the operation. The safety and well-being of our guests and crew remains our highest priority. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
I also found video on X of the ongoing search efforts. See embedded video below.
Princess Sun, man overboard. pic.twitter.com/6IKvvqJe31
— debbie the cat lady (@elmooo) August 20, 2025
My family and I just sailed this route on the Sun Princess in June (here’s our review) so this is very surprising and disheartening. I know how routine the journey usually is and my thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.
This is a developing story.
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