Around 100 passengers on board Saga's cruise ship Spirit of Discovery sustained injuries during a roundtrip to the Canary Islands when severe weather struck in the Bay of Biscay. The ship, which embarked on a 14-night 'Canary Island Quintet' cruise on October 24, was met with challenging conditions on its journey.

Grand Circle Corporation invites all the culinary artists and the ones yet to become to join Grand Circle Galley department on passenger ships!

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its fourth Edge Series cruise ship, the 141,420 GT Celebrity Ascent, at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. 

Celebrity Cruises announced the name of their fifth Edge Class ship, Celebrity Xcel, during the steel cutting ceremony at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. Celebrity 

Ahoy, shipmates!

In this edition of our newsletter, we're diving into the intriguing world of shipboard romances. Life at sea often brings crew members together in unique and meaningful ways. Join us as we explore the dynamics of Crew-Crew relationships, uncover the dos and don'ts, and discover how to maintain professionalism while fostering connections that can last a lifetime.

Costa Cruises officially launched its domestic cruise programme for Indian travelers with the arrival of the Costa Serena at its home port in Mumbai on Saturday. The Italian-flagged is poised to embark on a variety of sailings featuring 2, 3, and 5-night voyages departing from various ports, including Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, and the Island of Agatti in Lakshadweep. This enticing venture is scheduled to commence on November 4, 2023, and extend until January 11, 2024.

MSC Cruises has announced changes to its upcoming winter cruise season aboard the MSC Orchestra. In response to the evolving Israel-Gaza conflict, the cruise line has introduced a new itinerary for the MSC Orchestra, replacing Red Sea routes that had to be canceled due to proximity to Israeli ports and restrictions in neighboring countries.

As the Israel-Gaza conflict continues to intensify, major cruise lines have made the difficult decision to either cancel or indefinitely postpone multiple voyages to the Middle East. The Israel-Hamas war, which erupted on October 7, has seen violence escalating in the past month.  Majour cruise companies have taken proactive measures to revise their itineraries, specifically avoiding the Red Sea and the surrounding region, with sailings impacted until the year 2024.

China celebrated the delivery of its inaugural domestically built large cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the nation's transformation into a shipbuilding powerhouse. The cruise ship Adora Magic City, was officially named and handed over to its operator in a grand ceremony held in Shanghai on Saturday.

Ahoy, ambitious crew members! In this edition of our newsletter, we're setting sail on a journey of career growth and advancement within the cruise industry. 
Whether you are just starting your career at sea or looking to climb the ladder, we'll explore the diverse career paths, continuous learning opportunities, and strategies to chart your course for career progression.