The Italian Police arrested a 26-year-old crew member at the port of Cagliari, Italy on charges of sexual assault involving a co-worker. The victim is a 27-year-old female crew member.

Preparations for the upcoming South American cruise season are well underway, with a record number of cruise ships scheduled to visit 17 destinations in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The 2022/2023 season will be the longest one in the past decade, spanning from October 29, 2022 to April 20, 2023. The leaders in the region’s cruise market MSC and Costa Cruises will deploy a total of eight ships.

Oceania Cruises will implement an innovative bar program on its latest cruise ship Vista, set to debut on May 20, 2023. The Vista, the first of the all-new brand's Allura-class ships, will feature the latest cocktail trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, a wide selection of low-sugar and sugar-free wines and non-proof cocktails, plus barrel-aged Negronis and specialty beverage carts such as Bubbli Bar and Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar.

With a fleet of 21 ships in 2023, MSC Cruises now plays one of the leading roles in the world of cruises, and to support its growth, the company wishes to become a full tour operator".

"We are emerging from the crisis stronger than ever " launched Patrick Pourbaix, Managing Director France of MSC Cruises during a press conference on October 4, 2022. 

Leading specialist cruise retailer Harding has rebranded as Harding+ in a move that better reflects the brand's ambitions, culture and growth. The fresh identity, which is focused on business and cultural transformation, is revealed at the TFVA World Exhibition in Cannes.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced updates of its global health and safety protocols removing all requirements for testing, masking and vaccination for COVID-19 as of October 4, 2022.

In light of significant, positive developments in the public health environment, Cruise Line has updated its health and safety guidelines, which are now more aligned with other global travel organizations.

Viking marked the company's 25th anniversary with a historic celebration in Amsterdam. To commemorate this milestone, for the first time ever, three classes of Viking ships — a river ship, an ocean liner and the company's newest expedition ship, the Viking Polaris — met in Amsterdam and sailed in a special convoy to IJmuiden, the Netherlands. Participating in the convoy with Viking Polaris were Viking Longship, Viking Mani and the ocean liner, Viking Mars.

After a 23-day Trans-Pacific voyage Carnival Splendor arrived in Sydney Harbour. The ship was welcomed into the country with a special escort by sister brand P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Adventure before sailing past the Sydney Opera House and arriving in port. Her arrival marks the first cruise ship to enter Australian waters carrying international passengers in nearly three years.

The much anticipated day on which the RCG crew members can stop wearing masks on cruise ships at all times has finally arrived. From today, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises crew can remove their masks in all guests and crew, indoor or outdoor areas. The obligation for the crew to wear face masks is the latest COVID-19 measure to be relaxed as the cruise industry continues on its path to normality following the COVID pandemic.

Carnival Cruise Line hosted 40 Bahamian students and maritime industry leaders aboard the Carnival Dream, from September 26-30.

The cruise line partnered with the Bahamas Maritime Authority for Maritime Week, a series of events that showcase career opportunities in the industry to the next generation of Bahamian professionals.