Turkish authorities have prevented an LGBTQ+ charter cruise aboard Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady from making its scheduled calls in Turkey, prompting a last-minute itinerary change by Atlantis Events, one of the best-known organizers of gay cruises and LGBTQ+ vacations
Greek authorities have arrested a cruise ship captain (Italian national) after a passenger fell into the water during a mooring incident at the port of Kerkyra on the Corfu Island. While officials did not identify the cruise ship by name, they confirmed it was sailing under the Bahamas flag.
Norway's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey continues to unite the nation, and the celebrations have extended far beyond football stadiums. Aboard a Viking cruise ship docked in Oslo, hundreds of crew members and guests came together to perform the now-famous "Viking Row" after Norway secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast and advanced to the Round of 16.
Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Hero of the Seas, has reached an important stage of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland with the installation of its massive AquaDome, one of the ship's most recognizable features.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently opened the doors of two of its ships to students in Poland and Croatia, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life at sea and introducing young people to the wide range of careers available in the cruise industry.
Princess Cruises has rolled out a significant update to its mobile app, introducing a redesigned navigation system, simplified terminology, and new features aimed at making it easier for guests to plan, book, and manage their cruise experience. The updates are designed to create a more intuitive, journey-focused experience from the moment a cruise is booked until disembarkation.
Cruise ship crew visiting U.S. ports will no longer need to carry a paper I-95 permit. Beginning July 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially transitioned to an electronic Crewman's Landing Permit (e-I-95), replacing the paper document that has long been required for eligible seafarers going ashore.
A Carnival Cruise Line restaurant manager has been hailed as a hero after saving the life of an 11-month-old Infant who stopped breathing during a family cruise. His quick actions in the middle of a terrifying emergency earned him the company's highest recognition, the prestigious "Hero" award, while reminding everyone that behind every cruise vacation are crew members ready to respond when lives are on the line.
When AIDA Cruises celebrated its 30th anniversary the company reflected on three decades of innovation, growth, and unforgettable voyages. But behind every ship and every milestone, there are people whose dedication helped shape the company into what it is today.
If there is one person who embodies the spirit of AIDA Cruises, many crew members would point to Kerstin Buchheim.
