After 40 years with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Cabin Stewardess Carmelita is retiring, leaving behind a working life shaped by the sea and the people she met along the way.

The company marked her retirement with a warm tribute, sharing glimpses of a familiar face whose departure carries special meaning for guests and colleagues. For those who sailed with her, the farewell brings back memories of being welcomed aboard, looked after and remembered on a return visit.

The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 returned to its berth in Bremerhaven after colliding with a container ship while departing on Sunday, October 25. No injuries were reported among the 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members on board, but damage to the ship and its lifeboats left the planned Canary Islands cruise uncertain. 

Holland America Line has recognized seven shipboard and shoreside employees in its latest quarterly “We Win as a Team” awards, celebrating their contributions to the company and commitment to its values.

The shipboard winners are Jubille Tidoso, Risal Toisuta and Yonni Nusantoro. Joining them are shoreside colleagues Steve Merkel, Amanda Blake, Catherine Puerto and Shanon Jensen. Holland America thanked all seven in an announcement highlighting the importance of working together.

Seabourn has recognized Sonny Cristobal, Vania Lopes and Rovel Perdon as its latest shipboard Seabourn SPIRIT award winners, celebrating their dedication and contribution to life on board.

Announcing the awards, the cruise line thanked the three crew members for their commitment to service and for putting the company’s values into practice through their work. The recognition places the spotlight on the people who help deliver the Seabourn experience every day.

Carnival Cruise Line has announced Raffaele Cinque’s promotion to chief engineer, marking a major career milestone after nearly two decades with the company.

Cinque joined Carnival in 2007 and steadily advanced through the engineering ranks. In announcing his promotion, the cruise line highlighted his technical knowledge, leadership and commitment to helping junior engineers develop their skills.

Oceania cruise ship Insignia will join teh German cruise operator Phoenix Reisen as MS Alvara in November 2027, following a shipyard conversion in Bremerhaven.

Phoenix Reisen confirmed the move on October 22, with bookings opening October 23, 2026. The opening programme will include short cruises, a Christmas sailing and two longer Mediterranean voyages.

Finding a spare part, completing maintenance records or navigating a ship’s many corridors are everyday tasks where new technology could offer useful support. AIDA Cruises is exploring those possibilities with input from the people who know the work best: its crew.

Following its Innovation Hub competition, the cruise line welcomed technology company contagt onboard to examine how artificial intelligence, image recognition and augmented reality could support ship operations and help guests find their way around.

Cordelia Sky has arrived in Mumbai, bringing a familiar ship to a new home and marking a major step forward for India’s Cordelia Cruises. The former Norwegian Sky joins Cordelia Empress as the company prepares to begin passenger sailings aboard its second ship on October 23.

Behind every meal served on a cruise ship are people guests may never meet. Working in the galleys, bakeries and preparation areas, these crew members put hours of hard work, skill and passion into delivering memorable dining experiences. From preparing ingredients to getting the final details right, their teamwork makes it all happen.

Norwegian Sun has canceled its scheduled visit to Sydney, Nova Scotia, after adverse weather slowed the ship’s progress during its Atlantic crossing.

In a letter sent to guests on October 19, Captain Teo Radun informed guests that the ship would skip its October 21 call and sail directly to Halifax. The revised itinerary replaces Sydney with another day at sea.