One Indonesian and three Filipino crew members of the cruise ship Carnival Pride were detained and deported after the ship arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland on September 7, 2025, Marino PH reported. The Philippines’ largest maritime community shared a first-hand testimony from one of the deported crew members, who worked as a galley steward.
A medical emergency aboard the Carnival Sunshine prompted medical evacuation by the U.S. Coast Guard, as a female passenger required urgent treatment after the ship departed Norfolk, Virginia.
According to multiple passengers posting on social media, the high-risk operation lasted approximately 50 minutes, and took place in challenging conditions with winds exceeding 30 mph and seas reaching 8 to 10 feet, showcasing what one passenger described as an impressive display of skill and discipline by the Coast Guard team.
The FBI has launched an investigation into a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred aboard Carnival Breeze during a recent sailing from Galveston, Texas. The incident was reported on a 4-day itinerary that included a call in Cozumel and returned to Galveston on July 28, 2025.
The stories emerging from Norfolk, Virginia are heartbreaking and enraging. At least 18 Filipino crew members aboard Carnival Sunshine, were forcibly removed from the ship, handcuffed, detained, stripped of their dignity, and deported back to the Philippines. These crew who held valid C1/D crew visas have now been banned from reentering the United States for 10 years.
For those curious about what it’s really like to join a cruise ship as crew, Carnival Cruise Line’s Cruise Director Sam Thurgood is offering a firsthand look at the embarkation and sign-on process in a new two-part video series filmed while joining the Carnival Glory. Whether you're a first-time crew member or just interested in life behind the scenes, this video is an excellent resource packed with useful information and real-world insights.
Carnival Cruise Line is cutting ties with Pepsi and cracking open a cold one with Coca-Cola. Starting later this summer, Carnival guests will once again be sipping the world’s most iconic soda brand as Coca-Cola becomes the cruise line’s preferred beverage partner across its North American fleet.
Carnival Cruise Line is demanding €4.5 million in compensation from Spain’s Navantia shipyard after a labor strike forced the premature removal of Carnival Liberty from dry dock, derailing a scheduled refurbishment and disrupting upcoming sailings.
Carnival Cruise Line is just weeks away from opening the doors (and the slides) to Celebration Key, its insane new private island party spot in the Bahamas, and it’s already lighting up Google searches like a bonfire on the beach. Mark your calendars: July 19, 2025, is the day it all kicks off – and Carnival Prez Christine Duffy will be there to cut the ribbon on what they’re calling “the ultimate day in paradise.”
A cruise vacation turned chaotic on June 7, when a wild fight broke out on the Lido deck of Carnival Sunrise, shocking other passengers and security to break it up. The incident happened around 5:30 PM while the ship was on a four-day roundtrip cruise from Miami to The Bahamas.
Carnival Cruise Line is marking 35 years of operations at Port Canaveral with a series of celebratory announcements that highlight the company’s deep community ties, ongoing expansion, and commitment to sustainability.
The cruise line donated a hybrid pickup truck to Keep Brevard Beautiful, a local nonprofit focused on environmental conservation, in celebration of World Ocean Day weekend. The gesture reflects Carnival’s growing focus on sustainability.
