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.
Positive stories from crew members often go unnoticed, but one crew member on the cruise ship Oceania Marina wanted to make sure a recent event received the recognition it deserves.
A new legend has officially arrived.
In a celebration filled with excitement, pride, and anticipation Royal Caribbean officially took delivery of Legend of the Seas on June 10 at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
A fight between cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port escalated into a violent confrontation with police officers, resulting in multiple arrests, injuries to four officers, and damage to a police station.
According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving several cruise visitors in the port area shortly after 4:45 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
