Princess Cruises has officially welcomed its newest Sphere-Class vessel, the Star Princess, as it embarks on its inaugural 11-day Western Mediterranean journey from Barcelona. This milestone marks the debut of the 17th ship in the Princess fleet.

Weighing in at 177,800 tons and accommodating 4,300 guests, the Star Princess sets a new standard for the fleet with its 30 dining and bar venues, upscale entertainment options, and refined accommodations.

Princess Cruises announced that Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila McConaughey, a New York Times bestselling author and philanthropist, have been named the godparents of the line’s newest ship, Star Princess. The couple will officially christen the vessel during a naming ceremony on November 6, joining a distinguished roster of Princess godparents that has included global icons such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren.

Four Filipino crew members working aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas were deported by U.S. authorities on Friday, September 26, 2025, shortly after the ship docked in Fort Lauderdale.

According to an anonymous crew member onboard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requested that the four male crew members meet officials upon the ship’s arrival. All four were subsequently deported later the same day.

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Marine Rescue Queensland’s Bribie Island unit carried out a major medical evacuation from the cruise ship Carnival Adventure while the vessel was anchored off Tangalooma, Moreton Bay.

The crew of Wonder of the Seas once demonstrated their dedication to excellence during a recent U.S. Public Health (USPH) Inspection, earning a high score of 98. While the entire team performed exceptionally, one crew member stood out for his remarkable expertise and professionalism.

Royal Caribbean celebrated a proud moment as three of its Crew Administrators were formally recognized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for their exceptional performance during the 2025 Alaska cruise season.

CBP authorities awarded certificates of recognition to the team members for their outstanding work in handling documentation, presentations, and communication — critical responsibilities that ensure smooth operations for both crew and guests in one of the busiest cruise regions in the world.

Fincantieri and TUI AG have signed a contract for two new cruise ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. Originally ordered for Marella Cruises under the agreement which was signed earlier this year, the ships will now join the TUI Cruises Mein Schiff fleet instead.

A large-scale emergency exercise took place aboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7 while the ship was docked in Warnemünde, Germany. The drill, led by the Havariekommando in cooperation with TUI Cruises, simulated a serious onboard fire with multiple injured passengers.

Royal Caribbean crew members recently stepped up for the local community in Mahahual, Mexico, making a special delivery to a neighborhood elementary school. As part of the Crew Cares Program, the team donated four new air conditioning units to replace broken ones, ensuring classrooms stay cool in the Caribbean heat. Students also received basketball rims, basketballs, and soccer balls, bringing fresh energy to school sports activities.

A man is facing years behind bars after admitting in court that he sent a series of bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover losses from gambling aboard cruise ship.

Neo Hui Ghim, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of communicating false information about a harmful situation, a charge in Singapore that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in jail, S$50,000 fine, or both. His sentencing was originally scheduled for September 22, but was postponed.