Emerald Princess received a failing draft score of 78 during a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sanitation inspection in Long Beach, California, on October 16, 2026. Inspectors documented problems involving food handling, dirty equipment, flies in food areas and moldy produce, including oranges on the crew mess serving line.

The Princess Cruises ship was inspected under the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program. Ships must score at least 86 out of 100 to pass. 

Scottish ultra-runner Paul Manson completed seven marathons in seven days during a Mediterranean cruise aboard the cruise ship Enchanted Princess.

Known on social media as The Random Runner, Manson called the challenge “Run the Med.” His goal was to cover 42.195 kilometers each day while still following the ship’s itinerary.

Eight crew members from Majestic Princess were reportedly deported at the Port of Boston on October 5, including seven Filipinos and one Indian national, based on information shared in a video by the popular social media page Buhay Sa Cruise Ship.

Buhay Sa Cruise Ship said a friend who was also returning home that day shared the news. Officials reportedly arrived with a list of names, allowing them to quickly identify and gather the crew members.

The crew of Sun Princess has another reason to celebrate after the ship was awarded the Princess Cup, a special Princess Cruises trophy recognizing outstanding performance across the fleet.

Princess Cruises is introducing three shipboard employment policies intended to give crew members clearer options when personal or family circumstances affect their ability to complete an assignment.

The changes cover unexpected departures, temporary stays in the country of disembarkation and requests to shorten future contracts for important family events. According to a company FAQ, the policies will apply to contracts issued on or after October 1, 2026.

A tragedy unfolded aboard the cruise ship Regal Princess after a shipboard employee went overboard while the vessel was sailing in the Caribbean. Despite an extensive search involving the cruise ship, Mexican maritime authorities, and a nearby cruise vessel, Princess Cruises later confirmed that the crew member had died. The incident happened as the Regal Princess was en route to Cozumel after departing Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a Western Caribbean voyage.

Princess Cruises has rolled out a significant update to its mobile app, introducing a redesigned navigation system, simplified terminology, and new features aimed at making it easier for guests to plan, book, and manage their cruise experience. The updates are designed to create a more intuitive, journey-focused experience from the moment a cruise is booked until disembarkation.

Princess Cruises is expanding its partnership with onboard retail operator Starboard, which will take over retail operations on eight additional ships over the next year. The expansion will significantly increase Starboard's presence across the fleet.

More than 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess have fallen ill during the ship’s current 13-night Southern Caribbean voyage, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Star Princess made a striking entrance into her inaugural Alaska season with a unique celebration in Seattle, where the skyline lit up with an Alaska-themed drone show welcoming the ship’s arrival.

The one-night event, held at Seattle Center, featured hundreds of synchronized drones forming shapes inspired by Alaska’s landscapes, wildlife, and adventurous spirit.