Cruise news (crew-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean increases gratuities for 2024 cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced an upcoming increase in the automatic gratuity charges applied to passengers' accounts, effective November...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disney enters cruise market, targeting younger travelers
Luxury cruises are no longer solely the domain of the retired wealthy, as evidenced by Tokyo Disney Resort's entry into the cruise market, signaling...
October 6, 2024 - Accidents
2 passengers airlifted by Coast Guard from Crown Princess near Cape Kumukahi
The USCG/Coast Guard conducted two consecutive medical evacuations on Saturday, October 5th, from a cruise ship located ~50 miles (80 km) off Cape...
October 6, 2024 - Accidents
180 passengers affected by Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance OTS
The USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported a gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus outbreak on RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation tops cruise industry in TIME’s 2024 Best Companies list
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by...
September 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oman unveils no-cost 10-day visa for cruise ship tourists
Oman has introduced a new regulation offering a free 10-day visit visa for passengers and crew aboard cruise ships docking in the country, aiming to...
September 11, 2024 - Accidents
Casino manager and crew fired in alleged US$100K chip scam on CCL ship Carnival Glory
A cruise ship casino manager and several crew members on CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Glory were dismissed following an alleged scam in...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Richard Branson officiates wedding ceremonies on Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings
Sir Richard Branson expanded his role as Virgin Voyages celebrated 3 special couples during its recent Celebration Sailings. The week-long events...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival and Virgin Voyages trial NAPA's new digital safety platform
NAPA, a global leader in maritime software and data services, has introduced NAPA Permit to Work, a digital solution aimed at enhancing crew safety...
September 4, 2024 - Accidents
USCG airlifts 26-yo crew from Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS near San Diego
The US Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of a 26-year-old female crew from the RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator of the Seas...
September 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises opens Germany’s most advanced maritime operations center in Hamburg
Today, September 2nd, AIDA Cruises unveiled its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg (Germany), marking a significant upgrade in...
September 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises increases daily gratuities across all stateroom categories
Princess Cruises has recently implemented a US$1 increase in daily gratuities across all stateroom categories. This adjustment, which has not been...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
Captain and first officer detained following disembarkation incident in Santorini
The captain and first officer of the high-speed ferry Champion Jet 1 (IMO 9151008) have been arrested following an incident in which two passengers...
August 21, 2024 - Accidents
VIDEO: Greek ferryboat Captain arrested following dangerous car loading mishap
Following a mishap during a vehicle loading procedure at a port on Andros Island, the master/captain of a ro/ro ferry is facing criminal charges, and...
August 20, 2024 - Accidents
3 crew injured in engine room fire aboard Adora Mediterranea
A fire broke out aboard Adora Cruises' ship Adora Mediterranea ship shortly after its arrival at the Port of Jeju, South Korea, on Wednesday, August...
August 16, 2024