Starting on June 5, 10,000 Jamaicans will be hired to work on cruises abroad, says Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.

Norwegian Cruise Line is closely monitoring the development and the path of the system – referred to as “Tropical Cyclone One” which is forecasted to impact Bermuda on June 6. The cruise line is modifying the itinerary of the Norwegian Pearl and the ship will spend day at sea, instead at Kings Wharf.

Two crew members from a cruise ship off the coast of Virginia Beach were evacuated by the Coast Guard to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after suffering chemical burns.

Royal Caribbean International will start sailing at ports in Malaysia later this month, with stops in Penang and Port Klang. The company announced on Thursday (June 2nd) that it will offer three- and four-night cruises on its Spectrum of the Seas from June 30th.

The crew aboard MSC Musica is setting up the final touches ahead of the ship’s restart on June 5. MSC Musica will sail 7-day Eastern Mediterannean itineraries to the Greek islands till December when the vessel will reposition to South America.

Royal Caribbean International announced that the entire fleet is back in service! This is thanks to amazing and talented crew members. The final cruise ship to restart, Rhapsody of the Seas has rounded out fleet after her dry dock with her first revenue sailing on May 23. 

Emerald Cruises’ first ocean-going luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, was baptized in an intimate ceremony in Venice, Italy.

Glen Moroney, founder and president of the Scenic Group, which Emerald Cruises is a part of, was present with his wife Karen Moroney, project design director.

Holland America Line’s newest flagship MS Rotterdam received royal treatment at a festivity of Dutch heritage on May 30, 2022, in the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Her Royal Highness Princess Margrit of the Netherlands served as a godmother and officially named the ship in front of invited guests and guests.

The launch of the EXPLORA I took place on 30 May 2022 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, the first of four cruise ships commissioned by the MSC Group for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys.

The boutique cruise line Azamara, a leader in Destination Immersion experiences, announced that the entire fleet of four ships has officially returned to the high seas. The full fleet welcomes guests on board with intensive routes around the world, impressive land programs, and more overnight stays in each port, allowing passengers to fully immerse themselves in each destination.