New details were released about the Princess crew member found dead in his cabin.

Tragic event occurred on Island Princess current cruise. While the cruise ship was in Colon, Panama, a crew member was found dead in his cabin. The news was first reported by Cruise Law News, stating that the crew member was newly hired employee working in the galley.

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 will enter dry dock for significant renovation from May 27 to 21 June 2016 in Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. This magnificent ship will add: 30 more Britannia Club Balcony cabins, 15 new single cabins, 5 inside cabins and 10 accommodations for pets.

Behind the scenes on Chopped Open Your Basket. Royal Caribbean Chefs compete to create culinary delights with Caribbean flair. Three chefs (Jon Morris – Executive Sous Chef, Iryna Melnikova – Sous Chef and Wenross Skyers - Chef De Partie) presented their unique Caribbean specialties from surprise baskets with mystery ingredients. Anthem of the Seas chefs competing for top spot were presented by John Suley VP, Food and Beverage for Royal Caribbean International.

Mundomar Cruises, a representative of Cunard Line exclusively for Spain and Portugal, will organize the first exhibition of shipping in Spain, in the “Casa de los nuevos viajeros”. B Xperience, the travel brand in its March programming, will review the history of Cunard Line, in its 175 years of navigation.

The cruise ship Diamond Princess made last-minute cancellation yesterday to its scheduled stop in Dunedin, New Zealand 

It's official: Hard rock fans will enjoy KISS live performances on board a cruise ship again this year. 

Stomach bug struck 178 passengers and crew on board Carnival Sunshine. According to CDC, 173 passengers and 5 crew members suffered from Gastrointestinal symptoms manifested with stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. CDC epidemiologist boarded Carnival Sunshine in Port Canaveral on March 5, 2016 and conducted an epidemiologic investigation of the outbreak.

Noureddine Chouchane, the mastermind of several terrorist attacks including the Bardo Museum massacre, was living in Italy where in January 2011 he collect his passport by the Tunisian consulate in Genoa. Italian anti-terrorism department opened an investigation on his movements and motives in Italy.

Media in Japan reports that Royal Caribbean International will deploy Oasis of the Seas in Asia in 2018. Royal Caribbean has yet to decide where the mega cruise ship will call in Japan. Currently no port in Japan can accommodate such a big ship.