Four Washington D.C. women were sentenced for plotting to smuggle more than six kilos of cocaine into the United States on a cruise ship.

The Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International was awarded “Gay Travel Approved” by the Global LGBTQ Company GayTravel.com. This is the first and only cruise company to receive the sought-after distinction of Gay Travel Approved ℠ . The award is reserved for selected travel companies that offer safe and welcoming environment for LGBT travelers. 

A 55 year-old German passenger was airlifted from the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff in Greece on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. According to the press release the German national who was traveling on the Cruise ship near Samos and Ikaria, had cardiac problems. Ship’s Captain notified Greek authorities about the medical emergency. The Coast Guard reacted swiftly by sending Super Puma helicopter in order to transport the passenger to the hospital. The patient was transferred to the Cardiology Hospital in Samos, and is in stable condition.

Virgin Voyages unveiled more details today about the company progress of the new cruise line at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach. The new player in the cruise industry is promising to make waves in the cruise world, and with Richard Branson at the helm, without a doubt they will bring fresh ideas in the world of cruising. Virgin is on a mission to build a bold new cruise line. One that makes sailing the ocean blue exhilarating.

The cruise line AIDA Cruises has received the German Fairness Prize 2016 for third consecutive time. The German Institute for Service Quality led in cooperation with n-tv by an extensive consumer survey, bringing to about 40,000 customers opinions on more than 500 companies. AIDA has repeatedly ranked first, making it the most valued company in the cruise industry.

Disney Wonder crew member was arrested on sexual assault charges in Cadiz, Spain while the cruise ship was in Dry dock in Navantia shipyard. According to Diario De Cadiz the incident took place on Saturday morning on the ship 'Rhapsody', which serves as hotel for Disney Wonder crew, and other workers during the dry dock.

Pacific Princess Compartment Number 2 experienced flooding this morning as the cruise ship tried to dock in the port of Nice, France. The vessel encountered strong winds of 45 knots, which caused Pacific Princess to hit the breakwaters at the dock. Port side of the ship was slightly damaged by the impact. Firefighters and divers responded to the scene and will remain if further assistance is needed.

A cruise ship passenger was assaulted and robbed in Funchal, Madeira reports Diario. The newspaper states that on Sunday, October 9, a Danish female cruise passenger was approached by a drug addict who asked her for money.

Royal Caribbean is proud to announce the three finalists of Royal Caribbean’s search for South Florida hometown hero in education. You are invited to vote for this three inspiring ambassadors of education and vote for the future Harmony of the Seas Godmother with most positive influence on South Florida’s youth.

Carnival Liberty cruise ship passenger was injured in Cozumel yesterday in a motorcycle accident. The news site Yucatan reports that Carol Terry and her boyfriend David Peterson, rented a motorcycle for sightseeing the island.