The US Coast Guard is leading the search for an Australian man who went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, south of Hawaii. The ship's crew reported the man missing at 11:03 pm on Tuesday, prompting a search and rescue operation, which included a rescue speed boat to search for the missing person. The US Coast Guard air crew arrived on the scene two hours later to join the search efforts, about 500 miles south of the Big Island town of Kailua-Kona.

AIDA Cruises has launched a new employer branding campaign, aimed at recruiting and retaining employees. The campaign is titled "#PlaceToWe" and focuses on the unique team experience offered by AIDA. The company's diverse culture, areas of responsibility, and hierarchies are welded together by the team spirit, which is highlighted in the campaign.

Viking announced it has taken delivery of its ninth ocean-going cruise ship, Viking Saturn, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The 47,842 gross tons vessel will be officially named in New York City on June 6, 2023, by philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, Ann Ziff, who will also serve as the ship’s ceremonial godmother. 

Carnival Jubilee, the next ship in the Excel class, will offer unique and immersive ocean-themed experiences in two new zones called Currents and The Shores. The Currents zone, located on Decks 6 and 7, will transport guests below the waves with innovative technology, new bar and dining venues, live music, and massive LED windows and ceiling that create immersive environments for guests to enjoy.

Royal Caribbean International's President and CEO, Michael Bayley, has recently been awarded the prestigious Cruise Lines International Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the CLIA Cruise360 event held in Fort Lauderdale from April 18 to April 23. This recognition is reserved for individuals who have dedicated their lifetime to championing the growth and success of the cruise travel industry.

Crystal Cruises has announced the return of three cruise directors as the company prepares to resume operations under new ownership, indicating its readiness to follow the footsteps of the previous leadership.

On the recent 5-night cruise aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer, passengers and crew were treated to an extraordinary spectacle - a total Hybrid Solar Eclipse. The ship sailed from Fremantle and anchored off the coast of Exmouth, Western Australia, offering an unparalleled view of the eclipse on April 20. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a Hybrid Solar Eclipse that tracked over the North West Cape of Western Australia, including Exmouth.

During the National Association of Music Merchants 2023 event, also known as NAMM Show, Kirby Mathurin, popularly known as DJ CUE, represented both Carnival Cruise Line and his home country Saint Lucia as the very first Pro DJ to open up the Pioneer Booth.

A ceremony was held at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, with the Mardi Gras ship in the background, to celebrate the arrival of a fire truck donated by Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department to the Grand Turk Fire Services in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Marella Cruises has announced that it has chosen two of its own crew members as the godmothers for its newest cruise ship, Marella Voyager. In a departure from the typical choice of celebrities, Marella Cruises has selected Chief Purser Tatyana Olkhovska and Senior Destination Services Operations Manager Jacqui Nobile, who together have over 40 years of combined experience in the cruise industry across various roles and ships.