TUI Cruises has welcomed another new captain to its bridge team, appointing Adam Świetlik to command the Mein Schiff 4. According to Schiffe und Kreuzfahrten, Świetlik officially assumed command of the vessel on July 19, 2026, taking over from Captain Panagiotis Varotsos, who has gone on scheduled leave.
A former crew member who worked as a waiter aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is challenging his dismissal after the company accused him of unauthorized internet usage that allegedly exceeded 4,3 Terabytes within a one-week period.
Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating the first anniversary of its private destination, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, marking a successful first year that has seen the destination welcome more than 2.4 million guests.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is inviting guests aboard the Balmoral to enjoy a sweet treat while supporting a meaningful local cause this summer.
The cruise line has announced a new onboard fundraising initiative in support of St Oswald's Hospice, coinciding with the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne public art trail taking place across Newcastle and North Tyneside.
Adora Cruises has announced the appointment of Li Bin as captain of the cruise ship Adora Mediterranea, where he will assume full responsibility for the vessel's maritime operations.
Captain Li brings more than 20 years of maritime experience and will oversee the ship's navigation, safety, and day-to-day operational management. Earlier this year, he also took part in the sea trials of the company's second Chinese-built large cruise ship, which is scheduled to enter service later this year.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of a 60-year-old Filipino crew member who fell ill onboard a cruise ship while it was calling at port of Chios, Greece.
The Hellenic Coast Guard said the crew member, who worked as an engine room welder, became unwell during the morning of July 16 while the Marshall Islands-flagged cruise ship was alongside in Chios.
A tragedy unfolded aboard the cruise ship Regal Princess after a shipboard employee went overboard while the vessel was sailing in the Caribbean. Despite an extensive search involving the cruise ship, Mexican maritime authorities, and a nearby cruise vessel, Princess Cruises later confirmed that the crew member had died. The incident happened as the Regal Princess was en route to Cozumel after departing Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a Western Caribbean voyage.
A 35-year-old Spanish passenger was removed from the Scarlet Lady after Greek authorities arrested him on drug-related charges during the ship's call at Souda, Crete, according to local media reports.
Five aspiring ship officers supported by Carnival Corporation & plc have been recognized for their outstanding achievements during maritime training, highlighting the company's continued investment in developing the next generation of officers for Cunard and P&O Cruises.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will bring together its entire ocean-going fleet in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, this November for its highly anticipated Fleet Fiesta, one of the company's signature events.
