The world’s largest cruise ship just got a Godmother worthy of its name, and what better person to christen the Star of the Seas than an actual astronaut?
Royal Caribbean has named astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the new Godmother of Star of the Seas, replacing legendary singer Diana Ross, who stepped down from the role last week due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas got an unexpected scare when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” alert rang out at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced its monthly unlimited Starlink internet package for crew members with a new weekly plan capped at 24.5 GB.
The cost remains unchanged at $28 per week or $4 per day, but the switch allows crew to purchase access in seven-day increments rather than committing to a full month.
The legendary singer Diana Ross has bowed out as the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, just days before its much-anticipated naming ceremony.
Fincantieri has filed a lawsuit in the United States seeking more than €100 million (approximately $110 million) in damages from Owens Corning and its Finnish subsidiary Paroc over allegedly defective fire-resistant insulation panels installed on multiple cruise ships.
Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed its newest giant, Star of the Seas, to U.S. waters. Weighing in at 248,663 gross tons and carrying up to 5,610 guests with 2,350 crew, she ranks among the largest cruise ships ever built. The ship is the second in the line’s groundbreaking Icon Class and is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) part of Royal Caribbean’s push toward cleaner and more efficient cruising.
A routine embarkation day for P&O Cruises’ Ventura turned into a tense security incident when a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the ship and surrounding terminal area at the Port of Southampton’s Mayflower Cruise Terminal.
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny, is almost ready to make waves. The ship is scheduled to leave the construction hall at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, tomorrow, Saturday, August 9, 2025, around 8:30 a.m.
Destiny will feature a “Heroes and Villains” theme and is the third Wish-class ship to roll out of this shipyard, following the Disney Wish (2022) and Disney Treasure (2024). Once it leaves the dock, Destiny will be moved to the shipyard harbor and is expected to remain there until mid-September while final work continues.
At a shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, Disney held a traditional steel cutting ceremony to kick off the build. It’s the first major step in making a cruise ship, where a giant machine cuts the very first piece of steel. This marks the beginning of the ship’s journey from concept to reality.
The Maritime tech firm Marcura has bought Brightwell Navigator, the crew payroll and payment arm of U.S. based Brightwell, to expand its global crew payment services and strengthen its presence in the cruise sector. Brightwell Navigator will integrate with Marcura’s MarTrust platform while retaining its brand during a transition period.
