SUN PRINCESS

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Medevac off Cartagena

On Sep 16 a woman needed to be medevaced from the 'Sun Princess' due to medical problems, while the ship was sailing four nautical miles from Cartagena. The CCS Cartagena of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Draco', which embarked the patient and transported her to the port of Cartagena, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hospital.

Medevac off Vera

On April 19 the medical evacuation of a crew member of the 'Sun Princess', en route from Gibraltar to Cartagena, was carried out due to trauma off Vera. The CCS Cartagena of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 215, which hoisted the victim and took him to the Cartagena cruise ship dock, where an ambulance was waiting for further transfer to the Santa Lucía Hospital.

Calls at Santorini skipped for congestions

The 'Sun Princess' docked in Santorini for its last seasonal visit on April 14, 2024, after the company announced a change to its future itineraries and decided to discontinue call for the vessel to Santorini due to congestion concerns, aiming to enhance the travel experience by avoiding overcrowded destinations. The customers were informed: "Due to cruise ship congestion, we will no longer call to Santorini," expressings regret over the inconvenience and disappointment this change might cause. The 'Sun Princess' was originally slated to call at Santorini again on June 11, she will now head to Chania, ensuring a more enjoyable and less congested visit.