For anyone working at sea, home isn't just a place you miss, it's a taste you miss. Long contracts, different time zones, and a galley that feeds thousands can make you forget what day it is, but it never makes you forget the food you grew up with. That's why when Fred. Olsen asked its Balmoral crew what their favourite dish was, the answers weren't about fine dining 

A vacation at sea can turn into a legal nightmare when a crime occurs onboard. Passengers often assume that any wrongdoing on a cruise ship falls under the same laws as an incident on land, but jurisdiction at sea is far more complicated, and victims are frequently left confused about where to turn or who is responsible.

When you're injured or assaulted aboard a ship, what you do in the first hours can determine the strength of your case later. Knowing exactly how to report what happened, and who has the authority to act on it, is often the difference between a claim that holds up and one that doesn't.  Cruise lines will vigorously defend all such claims, so if you want to obtain justice then retaining experienced lawyers is critical. 

For Queen Victoria’s Executive Chef Ottavio Bellesi, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is watching younger chefs grow in confidence and move forward in their careers.

Cunard Careers recently highlighted the Italian chef, whose journey from culinary school in Florence to leading a large shipboard team has spanned more than three decades at sea.

Crew member Emilio Tellez has created a free rest hours calculator to help fellow crew members check their schedules and better understand the rules.

Disney Cruise Line has highlighted the work of Chef Martin, one of the culinary leaders responsible for developing menus aboard Disney Adventure.

Chef Martin oversees menus across the ship and played a major role in creating the food served at Mike & Sulley’s Flavors of Asia, a premium restaurant inspired by the Disney and Pixar film “Monsters, Inc.”

Cunard has released a new episode of its Crew Conversations podcast focusing on career development, training and support for women working aboard cruise ships.

The episode features Fran, an onboard HR Manager, and Barnaly, a Learning and Development Officer. They discuss changes they have witnessed in the maritime industry and the training opportunities available to crew members. They also address the support available to women aboard Cunard’s ships.

Cruise lines are celebrating Housekeeping Appreciation Week by recognizing the thousands of crew members whose hard work keeps ships clean.

The annual event runs from September 13 through September 19, 2026. During the week, cruise companies and shipboard leaders are sharing team photos, videos and messages of appreciation for cabin attendants, public-area cleaners, laundry workers, supervisors, butlers and other housekeeping employees.

Here is how some of the major cruise lines celebrated Housekeeping Appreciation Week

Behind every crew member and officer, there is a remarkable story shaped by dreams, sacrifices and years of hard work. Before Captain Ivan Mladina took command of Carnival cruise ships, he represented Croatia at two Olympic Games and won two medals at the Mediterranean Games.

Born in Split, Croatia, Mladina made his Olympic debut at Sydney 2000, competing in the 100-meter butterfly and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Four years later, he returned to the Olympics in Athens as a member of Croatia’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay team. 

Princess Cruises is introducing three shipboard employment policies intended to give crew members clearer options when personal or family circumstances affect their ability to complete an assignment.

The changes cover unexpected departures, temporary stays in the country of disembarkation and requests to shorten future contracts for important family events. According to a company FAQ, the policies will apply to contracts issued on or after October 1, 2026.