Cunard introduced the Queen Anne’s HR Opening Team as they prepare for the ship's inaugural voyage. This team is dedicated to supporting the crew in launching Queen Anne into service, ensuring the delivery of Cunard's renowned White Star Service to guests. The HR Team are the first full team working at Queen Anne’s shipyard in Venice.

Here are the team members and their thoughts on the Cunard’s newest ocean liner:

The German shipyard Meyer Turku unveiled its concept for the first climate-neutral cruise ship, named "Avatar". This concept was introduced at the Seatrade Cruise Global cruise trade fair in Miami in early April 2024. The "Avatar" concept is part of a larger research and development project funded by Business Finland, known as NEcOLEAP.

Captain Niccolo De Ranieri and the crew of the Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras were recognized for their rescue operation that saved 16 lives. This acknowledgment came in the form of the Cruise Ship Humanitarian Assistance Award presented by the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) during their annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

MSC Cruises has introduced a stringent new laundry policy for its crew members, significantly limiting their ability to wash personal items on board. Under the new guidelines, crew members are restricted to washing a maximum of ten personal items twice per week, with all laundry to be monitored and managed by designated crew laundry personnel.

Do you need more free Wi-Fi to connect with family and friends? What do you think about an outdoor meditation space just minutes from the ship? Are you struggling to find your favorite shampoo? (We know ”nothing else will do.) Seafarers House at Port Everglades is the one-stop shop you never knew you always wanted. 

Celebrity Cruises Crew to Get Full Day Free Wi-Fi During Holidays and Key Celebrations
Nothing is more important than connecting with loved ones back home and around the world, especially during a holiday that means so much to the hardworking crew aboard cruise ships. That's why this year, Celebrity Cruises has decided to offer a full day of free Wi-Fi in celebration of the holidays and observances for its crew. In addition, any Wi-Fi packages purchased during this period will include a 20% bonus in minutes!

Grand Circle Corporation, founded in 1958 by retired high school principal Ethel Andrus, began as Grand Circle Travel. Ethel's vision was to enhance the lives of Americans by providing vital, challenging experiences. Over the years, the company evolved under the leadership of Alan and Harriet Lewis, expanding globally and encompassing not only Grand Circle Travel but also Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line.