Cunard’s Mixologist, Ryan Lapag Latumbo is this year’s winner of the maritime division of the United Kingdom’s Bar Tenders Guild National Cocktail Competition. This talented bartender won his division with his cocktail “Sailor’s High Ball” and will join the other UKBG finalists in London in January 2022, for the chance to be crowned, overall winner of the prestigious National Cocktail Competition.

As a unique region, one of the many in need of preservation was chosen by the brothers' John and Patrick McEnroe , American tennis legends, to play tennis in the middle of Antarctica aboard a cruise ship. The aim is not chasing any record, but an initiative that came out in need of awareness on climate change. This event is scheduled with the themed Atlas Ocean Voyages  11-day cruise on the World Navigator, departing on the 22nd of February.

From 3-29 October, the world-famous German festival Oktoberfest will be celebrated onboard the cruise ship Genting Dream sailing out of Hong Kong from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

The Cruise Division of MSC Group has joined forces with Fincantieri and Snam to determine the conditions for the design and construction of the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship. The partnership which will initially conduct a feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship is part of MSC’s plan towards achieving net carbon neutral operations by 2050. 

Good Morning and Happy 4th Of July to all onboard the cruise ships sailing out of the USA and around the world. And what a happy day is today as we have some great news coming from the Carnival Cruise Line crew. 

Royal Caribbean Group was recognized among the top 135 companies in the world for their unwavering commitment that positively impact employees, communities, and broader stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable and long-term business performance.

Today Costa Cruises passenger terminal Palacrociere in Savona will be available as a Covid-19 vaccination site for people over the age of 80. As part of the "Silver Vaccine Day" campaign in Italy, Costa Cruises decided to open the cruise terminal in the fight against the virus, once again showing its contribution, solidarity and genuine care as a socially responsible company.

Expressing appreciation for all the wonderful memories that the crew members created over the years, loyal Silversea passengers decided to give back and create a fundraiser for the ones who need it the most. This wonderful initiative is organized by Steve and Janet Randall,  true philanthropists and Venetian Society members, to support the out-of-work Silversea crew and in particular the lowest paid.

Once again Viking Cruises, one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury cruise lines, has shown genuine care for its shipboard employees back home during the Christmas holidays. During these difficult times for the crew and for the cruise line, Viking has made a powerful impact showing the company’s true organizational culture since the start of the pandemic.

During these difficult times, people with a positive mindset can make a great impact and lift the spirits high around them.