Disney Cruise Line is investing in the futures of young people across the Caribbean. Through its Treasure Tomorrow initiative, the company is supporting career exploration and youth empowerment programs in several of its key port communities.

Royal Caribbean Group is setting a new course toward the future of employee learning and development. The company has introduced Royal Caribbean Group University (RCGU), a dynamic new platform created exclusively for its employees to foster growth, innovation, and long-term career success.

The Guest Services or Front Desk team is the heart of the cruise ship when it comes to keeping guests happy. They’re the first people guests turn to with questions, problems, or anything they need help with during the cruise. If you're thinking about working in this role, it helps a lot to have hotel experience and be comfortable dealing with guests face-to-face. Let’s break down what the job involves and what’s expected from someone in this important position.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrated World Cocktail Day across the entire fleet, transforming its ships into floating cocktail lounges for a day of fun, flair, and flavor. Guests aboard the Balmoral, Borealis, and Bolette joined the festivities with a variety of activities, including a friendly competition where the bar teams battled it out to craft the fleet’s newest signature drinks.

Life at sea can be a rewarding adventure, but working aboard a cruise ship also comes with strict responsibilities. Crew members are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, safety, and conduct. Whether you’re a first-time seafarer or a seasoned sailor, here are ten crucial things you should avoid while working or staying on a cruise ship — to protect not only your job but also your well-being and future in the industry.

For many people, taking a cruise vacation can be a major expense, often costing thousands of dollars. But for cruise ship crew members, the opportunity to take a vacation at sea comes with some surprisingly low price tags sometimes starting at just $10 per day.

But for the thousands of hardworking crew members who dedicate their careers to life at sea, the dream of an affordable cruise getaway becomes a reality with prices starting as low as $10 per day!

For Executive Chef Salvatore Luppino, the kitchen has always been more than a workplace; it's been a stage, a sanctuary, and, above all, a lifelong passion. This year, Costa Cruises celebrates a monumental milestone: 50 years of unwavering dedication and culinary excellence by one of its most iconic figures. 

Imagine living and working on a cruise ship where the air is clean, the materials are safer, and even the cleaning supplies are chosen with health in mind. That’s exactly what the crew of the ASUKA III can look forward to, thanks to a new certification recognizing their living spaces as allergy-friendly.

Some cruise ships have stories as colorful as their hulls. Beyond the decks a handful of vessels still sailing today were shaped by dictators, Cold War shipyards, religious retreats, and even a failed crypto experiment. 

MSC Preziosa: Originally commissioned by Gaddafi

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a month dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and promoting prevention efforts across society. While much of the focus often falls on land-based institutions, it's crucial to highlight the unique vulnerabilities and challenges faced by cruise ship crew members working far from home.