A Michigan teen was sentenced this week to eight months behind bars after triggering a bomb scare aboard Carnival Sunrise, forcing a mid-voyage diversion and a full-scale security sweep.
Carnival Cruise Line is launching a summer jobs program for high school students in five of its U.S. homeports—Tampa, Jacksonville, Norfolk, New York City, and Long Beach. This initiative offers students aged 17 and older six weeks of paid, hands-on experience at Carnival’s cruise terminal operations.
Malta has taken a major step toward sustainable maritime operations by signing the Mediterranean's first Power Purchase Agreement with Carnival UK & P&O Cruises on behalf of Carnival Corporation brands. The agreement enables cruise ships to connect to Malta’s Shore-to-Ship power system, reducing emissions while docked.
The 97th Oscars dropped a jaw-dropping surprise—not just with award snubs and speeches, but with an ad campaign that was pure adrenaline-pumping madness! Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN, and Samsung Galaxy pulled off a Hollywood first—six high-octane commercials featuring real-life stunt performers crashing, diving, and fighting their way through the breaks.
Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.
The cruise industry isn’t just about all-you-can-eat buffets, ocean views, and laid-back days at sea. Behind it all, a handful of business moguls are calling the shots—turning the high seas into their empire and raking in fortunes big enough to buy their own private islands (and some probably have!).
Let’s take a closer look at the power players shaping the world of cruising!
Carnival Vista crew member sustained an injury on Thursday, forcing the cruise ship to make an unexpected return to St. Thomas shortly after departing.
The incident occurred after the cruise ship left Charlotte Amalie, where it had been docked since 7 a.m. Instead of continuing its scheduled itinerary, Carnival Vista turned back to the West Indian Company (WICO) dock to allow the injured crew member to receive medical attention on land.
Bergen Harbor recently welcomed Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, to witness an innovative and environmentally friendly method of hull cleaning developed by ECOsubsea.
Norfolk is officially launching year-round cruising, with Carnival Sunshine. The 3,700-passenger ship set sail on its first weekly cruise from the Half Moone Cruise Center, with year-round cruises from the Mermaid City.
City officials including Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander and Nauticus Executive Director Stephen Kirkland—celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Norfolk is now a permanent homeport, expecting around 150,000 cruise passengers each year.
Christine Duffy is hitting the big 1-0 as the powerhouse president of Carnival Cruise Line, and let’s just say – she’s been busy! Since stepping into the role in 2015, Duffy has led Carnival through massive growth, tons of ship additions, and even a skydiving stunt for hurricane relief.
Before taking the helm at Carnival, she was the CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – but Carnival’s former big boss Arnold Donald saw something special in her. And boy, was he right!
