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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Cruise ship captain dies in middle of 19-day voyage as passengers told in announcement over PA & in letters to cabins
CRUISE TRAGEDY Cruise ship captain dies in middle of 19-day voyage as passengers told in announcement over PA & in letters to cabins Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CRUISE ship captain has died in the middle of a 19-day voyage in Asia, as passengers were told of his death in a PA announcement. Tragic Michele Bartolomei was captaining Princess Cruises' the Diamond Princess when he suddenly died on May 19 following a medical emergency. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A cruise ship captain has died during a voyage Credit: Facebook/ Princess Cruises 2 Captain Michele Bartolomei died while on a cruise Credit: Facebook/ Princess Cruises The ship he was in charge of was on a 19-day South Islands Explorer voyage to countries including Japan and Korea. Horrified passengers and crew learned of the captain's death over a shock announcement. The ship was docked at Keelung, Taiwan at the time of the tragic revelation. A letter was also delivered to passengers to inform them of the news, according to Nine News. It read: "It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Captain Michele Bartolomei, who died on-board Diamond Princess earlier of a sudden medical emergency." The letter added: 'Our hearts are with Captain Bartolomei's family during this incredibly difficult time.' He was also described as a "respected leader" with 'decades of service at sea' in the message. According to the captain's LinkedIn page, he had nearly 30 years of experience with the cruise liner. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Cruise ship captain dies in middle of 19-day voyage as passengers told in announcement over PA & in letters to cabins
A CRUISE ship captain has died in the middle of a 19-day voyage in Asia, as passengers were told of his death in a PA announcement. Tragic Michele Bartolomei was captaining Princess Cruises' the Diamond Princess when he suddenly died on May 19 following a medical emergency. 2 A cruise ship captain has died during a voyage Credit: Facebook/ Princess Cruises 2 Captain Michele Bartolomei died while on a cruise Credit: Facebook/ Princess Cruises The ship he was in charge of was on a 19-day South Islands Explorer voyage to countries including Japan and Korea. Horrified passengers and crew learned of the captain's death over a shock announcement. The ship was docked at Keelung, Taiwan at the time of the tragic revelation. A letter was also delivered to passengers to inform them of the news, according to Nine News. It read: "It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Captain Michele Bartolomei, who died on-board Diamond Princess earlier of a sudden medical emergency." The letter added: 'Our hearts are with Captain Bartolomei's family during this incredibly difficult time.' He was also described as a "respected leader" with 'decades of service at sea' in the message. According to the captain's LinkedIn page, he had nearly 30 years of experience with the cruise liner. Most read in The US Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
