Royal Caribbean has kicked off Beyond BOLD Crew Week, a special celebration dedicated entirely to the crew who make every cruise unforgettable. From October 24 to 30, 2025, ships across the fleet are shining the spotlight on the 70,000 hardworking people who keep the operation running day and night.
A major milestone has been reached in the future of sustainable cruising: the keel of Viking Libra has been laid at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The vessel marks the 14th ocean-going newbuild for Viking Ocean Cruises and will be the first hydrogen-powered cruise ship.
Who says crew areas are always off-limits, hidden from public eyes, and forbiden to share? AIDA Cruises has taken a step forward in transparency by offering 3D and 360° virtual tours of its crew areas across the fleet giving seafarers, future employees, and cruise enthusiasts a rare behind-the-scenes look at life onboard.
AIDA Cruises announced the opening of a new school building in Cambodia through its AIDA Cruise & Help initiative, funded by donations from guests and crew aboard AIDAstella. The new facility provides 860 children in Sre Noy with improved learning conditions, featuring four furnished classrooms and modern sanitary facilities.
In the cruise industry, we often talk about dedication, teamwork, and passion as the driving force that keep us moving forward. But every so often, someone among us lives out those values in such an extraordinary way that it inspires us all.
This month, that someone is Alberto Regazzoni Costa Cruises Commercial Intelligence & Reporting Analyst, who has once again proven that commitment knows no limits.
Last week aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral, creativity took center stage as crew members rolled up their sleeves for a playful but impressive challenge: building boats entirely out of recyclable materials.
When the Norwegian Epic broke free from its moorings at the Port of Catania, Italy, on May 30, 2025, chaos swept through what was supposed to be a routine port call. Strong winds ripped the ship from the pier, tearing concrete bollards from their foundations and sending them crashing against the hull. With the vessel forced to perform emergency maneuvers offshore, over 3,000 guests were left stranded on land in a fast-developing situation.
Royal Caribbean crew member Nitin Kumar has been honored with the Hero Award for his brave actions that helped protect guests from serious harm.
What began as a relaxing day at sea turned into a powerful reminder of courage and compassion aboard Symphony of the Seas. On June 8, 2025, a terrifying moment unfolded when a large glass panel ofthe ship’s Coastal Kitchen restaurant shattered unexpectedly, but thanks to the swift, selfless actions of one crew member, a potential tragedy was avoided.
AIDA Cruises has been recognized with two silver honors at this year’s ESG Shipping Awards in Athens. The awards celebrate the company’s technological innovation and social responsibility, cementing its standing as a sustainability front-runner in the maritime sector.
