Four Filipino crew members of the cruise ship Carnival Pride were detained and deported after the ship arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland on September 7, 2025, Marino PH reported. The Philippines’ largest maritime community shared a first-hand testimony from one of the deported crew members, who worked as a galley steward.
A crew member aboard the MSC Magnifica was medically evacuated on Wednesday evening after suffering what the ship’s medical team described as a probable onset of a heart attack. The medical evacuation was conducted while the cruise ship was sailing off the coast of San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily.
A major milestone has been reached in the future of sustainable cruising: the keel of Viking Libra has been laid at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The vessel marks the 14th ocean-going newbuild for Viking Ocean Cruises and will be the first hydrogen-powered cruise ship.
Disney Cruise Line has pushed back the highly anticipated launch of its newest ship, Disney Adventure. Originally set to debut on December 15, 2025, the maiden voyage has now been rescheduled for March 10, 2026. That’s right—cruise fans who had already booked one of the early sailings will need to adjust their plans. And it’s not a small change.
Disney says the postponement comes down to unexpected shipbuilding delays. Disney wants to make sure it meets the company’s high standards before welcoming guests onboard.
Princess Cruises has decided to reconsider and adjust its recently announced crew tattoo policy after concerns were raised by employees across the fleet. At the recent HRO Conference, the line held in-depth discussions about the policy’s content and rollout, guided by direct teammates feedback.
Singapore has announced a major step-up in its fight against vaping, introducing stricter penalties for the possession, or use of e-cigarettes starting September 1, 2025. The new measures will apply to all individuals, including foreign visitors and seafarers calling at the Port of Singapore or transiting through airports.
When most people disembark from a cruise, they wait for the gangway. But one passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas decided to take the express route straight overboard to avoid a hefty casino tab.
Viking is inviting professionals to explore career opportunities across its expanding fleet by participating in a series of international recruitment events this September and October.
The company announced a diverse lineup of in-person and virtual career fairs, offering candidates the chance to meet Viking recruiters, learn more about shipboard roles, and apply for positions on the spot.
Kouzon Corporation, one of the leading cruise ship recruitment agencies with a presence in 18 countries on 4 continents, has announced the opening of a new branch in Georgia. With partnerships that include major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Viking Cruises, Kouzon has become a trusted partner for thousands of applicants seeking shipboard careers.
On Monday, September 8, 2025, a major milestone took place at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland as the keel was laid for Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will become one of the largest cruise ships in the world once completed.
