A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 9-year-old girl from a cruise ship 170 miles offshore of Galveston, Texas, on Monday, officials confirmed.

According to U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston, the crew responded to a medical emergency aboard the vessel, successfully airlifting the child to UTMB Health - University of Texas Hospital in Galveston for further treatment.
The girl was reported to be in stable condition, though no further details have been released regarding the nature of her medical emergency.

The 97th Oscars dropped a jaw-dropping surprise—not just with award snubs and speeches, but with an ad campaign that was pure adrenaline-pumping madness! Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN, and Samsung Galaxy pulled off a Hollywood first—six high-octane commercials featuring real-life stunt performers crashing, diving, and fighting their way through the breaks.

The Japanese Cruise Line, Mitsui Ocean Cruises is making major moves in the luxury cruise market, snagging another Seabourn cruise ship from Carnival Corporation—and this one is no small deal! The ultra-luxurious Seabourn Sojourn has officially been sold and is set to be revamped for the Japanese market. But wait… there’s a twist!

Princess Cruises has issued a final warning to crew members aboard the Sun Princess about the unauthorized use of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass onboard internet restrictions. According to an internal notice circulated by the cruise line, the company’s IT team has identified 28 crew members suspected of using VPNs to access restricted networks, which the company said is a theft.

A devastating bus collision in Barcelona on Monday afternoon left at least 53 people injured, four of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at the intersection of Roger de Llúria and Roselló streets when one bus, reportedly crashed into the rear of another that was stationary while boarding cruise ship passengers.

A passenger was arrested in Aruba after attempting to board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Oasis of the Seas with a firearm, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on February 26 while the ship was docked in Oranjestad, Aruba.

During routine security screening, the ship’s security team detected a revolver in the possession of a male passenger who was attempting to board the vessel. The discovery immediately triggered security protocols, and the passenger was detained at the port.

A search operation is underway for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on the first day of The 80s Cruise, approximately 80 miles east of Miami.

Princess Cruises has officially invited its crew members to join the startup team for its newest cruise ship, the Star Princess. In a letter sent to teams across the Princess Cruises fleet, the company announced:

“Star Princess is almost ready to make her grand debut, and we want you to join her inaugural team. This exceptional vessel is the second ship in the new Sphere Class and packed with stunning features that are designed to delight our guests and teammates alike.”

The crew of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 migrants adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after spotting their vessel in distress. The refugees, found floating between Cuba and Mexico, were brought aboard the cruise ship, where they received medical care, food, water, and warm clothing.

The cruise ship Crown Princess encountered unexpected strong winds while navigating through New Zealand’s Milford Sound, causing the vessel to list to one side. The sudden tilt led to a moment of chaos onboard, with loose items scattering, tables tipping over, and passengers and crew caught off guard. According to reports, thirteen passengers and three crew members suffered minor injuries due to the incident.