Imagine if cruise ship crew members enjoyed the same labor protections as workers on land: overtime pay for Sundays and holidays, night shift bonuses, and an annual bonus. Well, this became a reality for hundreds of Brazilian crew members after they sued major cruise lines—and won. However, all of them were fired following the ruling, and now several cruise lines no longer hire crew from Brazil. According to a crew member, the cruise lines that don’t hire Brazilian crew include NCL, Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.

Crew members aboard MSC cruise ships, particularly the MSC Seaside, have raised serious concerns about the company's handling of their "Better Performance Bonus" and working conditions on board. A crew member who wishes to remain anonymous shared details of the ongoing issues, which include inconsistent bonus payments, inadequate working materials.

The crew aboard the Disney Treasure rescued four sailors stranded in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Located southwest of Bermuda, the skipper of the catamaran Serenity issued a distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard as the vessel began taking on water. Being the nearest ship, the Disney Treasure responded to the call demonstrating its crew’s commitment to international maritime safety.

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a notice to crew members on the Norwegian Sun, announcing a proportional refund for internet services following continuous connectivity issues. This refund, covering the period from October 29 to November 6, 2024, comes as a result of network issues that have made it difficult for the crew to stay connected.

The crew of the Mein Schiff fleet is invited to design two vertical sculptures for the InTUItion 2 Pool Deck aboard the upcoming ship Mein Schiff Flow. This is a unique opportunity for crew members with artistic and creative talents to contribute to one of the ship's most visually appealing spaces and leave a lasting legacy.

Abu Dhabi is about to change the game and bring it to the skies with self-driving drone taxis for cruise passengers! In a new venture to literally elevate the tourism scene, AD Ports Group and Advanced Mobility Hub (AMH) have teamed up to launch the UAE’s first trial vertiport for autonomous drone taxis at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal. Imagine hopping on a drone and zooming over the city’s landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

A crew member in needed of urgent medical attention was medevacked from the cruise ship Celebrity Edge while the vessel was sailing off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Responding to the request Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) organized a medical evacuation to transfer the crew member to a medical facility on land. 

Holland America Line has canceled the Zuiderdam's planned port call in Pointe-à-Pitre, originally set for Saturday, November 2. The decision was made due to concerns over the current social unrest in Guadeloupe, safety issues, and logistical challenges with shore excursions.

The 286-meter-long ship carrying approximately 2,500 passengers, was scheduled for its first visit of the season to the port’s cruise terminal. However, the cruise line opted to cancel this stop, prioritizing the safety of its passengers, many of whom are elderly.

A 53-year-old passenger was denied boarding on the German cruise ship AIDAmar, operated by AIDA Cruises, due to severe intoxication, reported Bild.

Captain Dino Sagani got his first look aboard the new MSC World America last week at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Now he’s overseeing the last stages of construction. MSC World America is expected to set sail in spring 2025, with a christening and official launch in April from Miami.