The 97th Oscars dropped a jaw-dropping surprise—not just with award snubs and speeches, but with an ad campaign that was pure adrenaline-pumping madness! Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN, and Samsung Galaxy pulled off a Hollywood first—six high-octane commercials featuring real-life stunt performers crashing, diving, and fighting their way through the breaks.
Costa Cruises has announced the winners of its first-ever TikTok Costa Challenge. The competition, which brought together crew members from across the fleet, showcased their creativity, humor, storytelling, and talent in a wave of viral-worthy content.
From onboard hallways to office desks, colleagues captured the Costa experience in ways that ranged from hilarious to heartwarming. The challenge quickly turned into a creative showdown, with participants competing for top honors in various categories.
At Cunard, every day is an opportunity for the onboard team to create unforgettable moments for their guests. The dedication and hard work of its staff are at the heart of Cunard's success, and when their efforts are recognized by Carnival Corporation and plc, it is a significant testament to their skill and commitment.
Cunard has unveiled the winners of its latest ‘World of Cunard’ creative competition, celebrating artistic talent among its crew. This year’s theme, ‘Sailing as Four,’ marked a new chapter for the brand as it expands to a four-ship fleet, offering new opportunities for both guests and crew.
As part of an effort to protect and preserve the marine environment, Cunard crew members and shoreside colleagues have actively participated in 14 coastal clean-ups across seven countries throughout 2024. With over 100 shoreside colleagues and more than 160 crew members involved, these initiatives have successfully cleared 235,000 square meters of coastline, removing over 1.2 tonnes of waste.
Scientists are exploring the potential of installing solar panels on cruise ship cabins to help cut emissions and boost energy efficiency. A team from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) ran simulations to see just how much power these balcony-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels could generate. The results? Pretty impressive. Based on test cruises in the Caribbean and along Norway’s coast, the panels could provide between 3.2 and 3.8 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy per day—enough to significantly reduce a ship’s reliance on traditional fuels.
Teresa Haughey, Crew Welfare and Engagement Manager at Windstar Cruises, recently took to social media to announce the latest recipient of the crew 'Star of the Month' award. Each month, this recognition celebrates an exceptional crew member from each Windstar ship who exemplifies dedication and excellence in their role. For 2024, one special recipient was honored with the '180 Degrees Award,' a title reserved for those who have consistently earned outstanding praise from guests and senior officers.
Mario Salcedo, aka "Super Mario," the ultimate cruise legend who’s been living on Royal Caribbean ships for the past 25 years, just hit an incredible milestone — his 1,000th cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas!
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Clough, one of Carnival Cruise Line’s most dynamic Fun Squad members, has been officially promoted to Cruise Director. Known for her boundless energy and passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, Clough has already served in the role for nearly a year aboard Carnival Valor. Her next assignment begins February 9, 2025, when she steps into the Cruise Director position aboard Carnival Miracle.
On April 9, 2025, TUI Cruises will host a spectacular christening ceremony for the Mein Schiff Relax, its first ship in the innovative InTUItion class, in Málaga, Spain.
For the first time, sister ships Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 7 will join the ceremony in Málaga, making it a truly unique occasion.
