Passengers and crew aboard Princess Cruises Regal Princess are heading back to Galveston with more than just vacation memories, they’re returning as part of a brand-new Guinness World Record.

On February 17, while the ship was in Cozumel, Mexico, guests and crew came together to break the record for the most margaritas sold in an eight-hour period. By the end of the challenge, an impressive 3,410 margaritas had been served, easily surpassing the previous record of 2,728. That’s an average of more than 426 margaritas per hour.

A routine harbor transfer turned into a brief emergency on February 10, when a harbor pilot fell into the ocean while attempting to board the Emerald Princess in rough seas off Kauai.

Princess Cruises has announced that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has received the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.

Princess Cruises has announced salary increase for eligible crew members, recognizing their hard work and contributions throughout 2025.

In a message sent to staff, company president Gus Antorcha thanked crew for what he described as an “outstanding year,” highlighting achievements in guest service, health and safety, compliance, and sustainability across the fleet.

Princess Cruises is reshuffling its shoreside leadership structure and creating a new department designed to tighten control over the guest experience and onboard revenue.

Guests aboard Princess Cruises’ Island Princess were called to their staterooms for a full headcount after a man overboard alarm was reported while the ship was sailing in the Pacific off Mexico, according to passenger posts on social media.

A large cruise ship briefly appeared in the background of NASA and SpaceX’s live broadcast as Crew-11’s Dragon descended toward the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California, moments before splashdown.

The ship entered the frame during the drogue parachute deployment phase which is part of the spacecraft’s final descent sequence, creating an unusual moment in the otherwise tightly framed recovery coverage as the capsule approached the ocean.

Princess Cruises is planning significant changes coming to the Rooms Division department across the fleet, bringing new roles, and performance-based incentives aimed at rewarding top-performing crew members. In a letter sent to the crew, Princess Cruises said these changes are intended to support crew growth, and build stronger teams across the fleet. While the rollout extends into 2026, the company reassured crew that guidance and support will be provided throughout the transition.

Princess Cruises marked a new milestone with the arrival of Sky Princess, the line’s first Royal-Class ship to homeport in Port Canaveral. The 3,660-guest vessel docked at Cruise Terminal 6 on November 30, starting the Caribbean season, running through March 2026.

Princess Cruises has announced an update to its Drug and Alcohol Policy, aimed at improving efficiency, fairness, and consistency while reinforcing its strong commitment to a safe and healthy working environment for all crew members.

Starting December 1, 2025, drug testing will be conducted onboard by the Medical Staff, supported by the HR Officer and Security personnel. This will streamline the process, reduce operational disruption, and minimize the impact on crew rest hours, all while maintaining full compliance with company and regulatory standards.