Environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion staged a protest against P&O Cruises ship Ventura as the ship attempted to dock in Rotterdam, temporarily delaying its arrival by more than 30 minutes.

Around 15 demonstrators in small boats and canoes attempted to block the 116,000-ton vessel’s approach to the quay. Local police quickly intervened, clearing the Maas River channel and arresting two protesters. Despite the disruption, the ship docked safely and passenger operations proceeded without further incident.

A morning scare for passengers and crew aboard MSC World Europa ended on a calmer note after the ship suffered an engine failure near the island of Ponza, Italy. The vessel, carrying 8,585 people, is now en route to Naples after technicians managed to partially restore propulsion.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced changes to both guest and crew Internet packages, introducing a new distinction between Basic Wi-Fi and Streaming Wi-Fi plans. The adjustment takes effect immediately across the fleet starting with the next embarkations.

Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of the MSC Group, has named world-renowned tennis champion Jannik Sinner as its new global brand ambassador. The announcement was made at an exclusive event in New York City, just ahead of the US Open where Sinner is set to compete.

A 27-year-old Kenyan citizen, working as a Galley Steward aboard the Sun Princess, has been reported missing after going overboard in the Dardanelles Strait on August 20, 2025.

According to Princess Cruises, the MOB was detected through CCTV review, prompting the captain and officers to immediately launch emergency protocols. The ship coordinated closely with local maritime search and rescue authorities, deploying multiple boats to comb the waters for several hours.
Tragically, despite extensive efforts, the young crew member has not been located.
 

Princess Cruises is facing pushback from its crew after announcing a new tattoo policy that requires all visible tattoos to be fully covered while on duty, effective September 10. 

The world’s largest cruise ship just got a Godmother worthy of its name, and what better person to christen the Star of the Seas than an actual astronaut?

Royal Caribbean has named astronaut, author, and science communicator Kellie Gerardi as the new Godmother of Star of the Seas, replacing legendary singer Diana Ross, who stepped down from the role last week due to unforeseen circumstances.

Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas got an unexpected scare when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” alert rang out at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced its monthly unlimited Starlink internet package for crew members with a new weekly plan capped at 24.5 GB.

The cost remains unchanged at $28 per week or $4 per day, but the switch allows crew to purchase access in seven-day increments rather than committing to a full month.

The legendary singer Diana Ross has bowed out as the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, just days before its much-anticipated naming ceremony.