Royal Caribbean Group has just opened its expanded office in Weybridge, United Kingdom, creating a brand-new Marine Centre of Excellence to better support its ships and crew across Europe. The ribbon-cutting celebration brought together team members and leaders who marked this as a big step forward for Royal Caribbean’s global marine operations.
TUI Cruises has announced that Finnish Captain Jan Gustaf Rautawaara will take command of the Mein Schiff Flow, the company’s second InTUItion-class ship currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The LNG-powered vessel is set to enter service in summer 2026, with Captain Rautawaara leading the ship during its early voyages and likely serving as its inaugural captain.
As the first reports from Jamaica show the massive devastation brought by Hurricane Melissa, Royal Caribbean Group has stepped in to support recovery efforts in Jamaica. The group through its cruise line brands including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea, has pledged over US$1 million in aid, in partnership with non-profit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), whose Caribbean team is based in Kingston, Jamaica.
Halloween has arrived across the Royal Caribbean fleet, and with it comes one of the most anticipated crew traditions of the year, the Spooktacular RCG Halloween Contests! This event invites crew and staff from all ships to show off their creativity and Halloween spirit through fun and friendly costume and crew area decorating competitions.
As the people of Jamaica begin the painful process of recovering from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa, they are not facing this difficult moment alone. Compassion is already moving into action.
Royal Caribbean is leveling up Greek island cruising in a big way. The cruise line has confirmed plans to open its first private beach club in Europe on the stunning island of Santorini launching summer 2026. If you already love Santorini, imagine adding VIP beach access, signature Royal Caribbean hospitality, and a bit of luxury flair to that picture. Yes, please.
Aurora Expeditions is taking a big tech step forward. Working with the Australian company CounterCurrent, the cruise line plans to outfit its new polar ship Douglas Mawson with smart sensors and AI-powered routing tools by December 2025. The idea is simple: sail smarter, safer, and with less fuel.
A group of Samoan seafarers aboard MSC Splendida is receiving widespread praise after a dramatic rescue operation off the coast of Mallorca saved 19 migrants from drowning, including two young children. The rescue took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, approximately 20 nautical miles off Cabrera in the Balearic Islands.
Liverpool Seafarers Centre is launching its annual appeal, calling on local businesses, faith groups, and the wider community to support its 2025 Christmas Parcel Appeal. This vital initiative aims to combat loneliness and bring essential festive cheer to the thousands of dedicated seafarers visiting the Port of Liverpool during the Christmas period.
A crew member has died on board P&O Cruises’ Arvia following a serious workplace accident on October 26. The tragedy happened just two days after the vessel departed Southampton for a transatlantic voyage to Bridgetown, Barbados.
P&O Cruises confirmed the heartbreaking news, saying that details remain under investigation. The company expressed its deepest sympathies, stating that support has been made available to the family and to the crew members onboard who are grieving the sudden loss of their friend.
