Passengers get the worst news about their captain with another week left on their 19-day cruise

Cruise ship passengers were amazed to hear that their captain had died tragically in the middle of their 19-day vacation.

Destruction followed on the Diamond Princess ship of Princess Cruises when guests received a letter that break the news about the sudden death of Captain Michele Bartolomei.

The 52-year-old Italian resident died of a medical emergency and was discovered on Monday morning while the ship was moored in Keelung, Taiwan.

Before passengers where officially informed, an announcement guilty about the boat speaker and urged the medical to respond to an emergency situation around 2 am, according to Crew center.

Holidaymakers were irreparable with the message, but the real shock came when they heard that it was about the man who led the journey.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of Captain Michele Bartolomei, a beloved member of the Princess Cruises family whose career in the sea for more than 30 years,” Princess Cruises shared in a genuine message.

In an attempt to alleviate concern, the Crus company said in its letter to passengers that our dedication to your safety and the smooth operation of this journey remains our greatest priority. ‘

Captain Salvatore Macera has taken it over for Bartolomei, according to the popular cruise line.

Destruction followed on the Diamant Princess Cruises when guests received a letter who breaks the news about the news of Captain Michele Bartolomei’s (depicted) sudden death

Holidaymakers were unpaved because of the message, but the real shock came when they heard that it was about the man who led the journey (photo: Diamond Princess)

The 52-year-old Italian resident (photo) died of a medical emergency and was discovered on Monday morning while the ship was moored in Keelung, Taiwan

The Asian cruise left Tokyo on 6 May to visit different locations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China.

It has been set to return to Tokyo on 25 May, according to Cruise.

Princess Cruises, an American cruise line, said that the Italian captain came to their team in 1995 and led a career that is characterized by ‘leadership, professionalism and deep love for the ocean’.

“Our hearts are with his family in this incredibly difficult time, and we extend our deepest condolences to them,” the company wrote.

“We are also supporting the Diamond Princess crew and all team members in our fleet who mourn this loss.”

Online tribute to the beloved Captain Street, with friends and guests who met him in sharing glowing comments.

A woman aboard the diamond princess said that the leadership of Bartolomei “left a lasting impression.”

“His dedication will always be remembered,” she added.

Princess Cruises, an American cruise line, said that the Italian captain (photo) came to their team in 1995 and led a career that is characterized by ‘leadership, professionalism and deep love for the ocean’

A good friend of the deceased captain, Dave Wallensky, described Bartolomei (photo) as ‘A Legend on the Sea’ who worshiped his family and loved fishing in his spare time

A good friend of the deceased captain, Dave Wallensky, described him as ‘a legend on the sea’ who worshiped his family and loved fishing in his spare time.

“I am absolutely crushed. He was one of the best things that came across to me and Lesleigh [another captain] And we spent the night last night. And laughing at what we did together. And sob again, “he wrote.

Cruise ships have merges on board for dead body to be stored when someone dies at sea, The New York Times reported.

The area is usually a stainless steel cooled room on the lowest deck of a cruise ship. They are generally designed to fit two to 10 corpses.