Working at sea presents unique challenges for crew members, especially for those who are expecting a child. Princess Cruises has established maternity benefits and policies to support pregnant employees while ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and child.
Princess Cruises has issued a reminder to its crew members about the company’s strict zero-tolerance policy on illegal substances, including marijuana in any form.
A 34-year-old chef aboard the Sky Princess cruise ship has been sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting a teenage passenger. Vincent Lucas, from Goa, India, was convicted after a four-day trial at Southampton Crown Court and will face deportation after serving his sentence, Cruise Radio reported.
A crew member aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess was airlifted after suffering a serious eye injury while the vessel was sailing off the coast of New Zealand. The emergency occurred on January 30, 2025, while the ship was en route from Brisbane, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand.
The Northland Rescue Helicopter successfully coordinated the medical evacuation in response to the severity of the crew member's condition. Authorities have not disclosed the nationality or position of the injured crew member.
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured aboard the Star Princess, cruise ship under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. The incident occurred on January 20, 2025, around 8:20 a.m. while the shipyard was operating as usual. The incident took place at around 8:20 a.m. on deck four of the ship. The victim, a plumber working for contractor, was stabbed with a 10-centimeter fruit knife by a 24-year-old fellow worker. The victim sustained several cuts to his arms, legs, and buttocks, but the injuries were not serious.
At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, an urgent alert was issued from the Crown Princess sailing from Fiji to Australia. The vessel was located 210 nautical miles southeast of the Isle of Pines when a passenger required immediate medical attention.
Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess has been honored with the 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award, with its reputation as a leader in family-focused cruising.
In times of struggle, one of the most beautiful things that often rises to the surface is the strength and unity of a community. Today, we are calling on the cruise ship crew and beyond to rally around one of our own.
Marlene dela Cruz is a single mother of three boys and a former Beauty Specialist at Harding Brothers aboard Princess Cruises ships. Marlene has dedicated years of her life to making passengers feel their best, is now in the fight of her life against stage 2B breast cancer.
The Star Princess, Princess Cruises' second liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered ship, was floated out today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Weighing in at 178,000 gross tons, this vessel is a sister ship to the Sun Princess, which was also built at Monfalcone and delivered earlier this year. This makes the Star Princess the second-largest ship ever constructed in Italy, as well as the second LNG-powered cruise ship built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises.
Santorini has introduced new rules to manage the number of tourists arriving by cruise ships. The island's port authorities now limit the number of guests at the dock to 500 at any given time. This measure is meant to reduce overcrowding at the dock and make the experience better for everyone.
During the recent visit, Princess Cruises informed guests sailing aboard the Sun Princess about the new rule:
