The cruise ship Crown Princess encountered unexpected strong winds while navigating through New Zealand’s Milford Sound, causing the vessel to list to one side. The sudden tilt led to a moment of chaos onboard, with loose items scattering, tables tipping over, and passengers and crew caught off guard. According to reports, thirteen passengers and three crew members suffered minor injuries due to the incident.
Authorities in Mexico are searching for a missing cruise passenger who disappeared in Cozumel. Local media outlets report that the passenger, identified as 30-year-old U.S. citizen Williams Tynisha, disembarked from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas to explore the island but failed to return before the vessel’s departure on February 17.
Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.
Women make up just 2% of the global seafaring workforce, but a new initiative aims to change that. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is officially launching the Women at Sea network, a platform designed to support, empower, and connect women in the maritime industry.
After more than two decades at sea, Captain Kate McCue, has announced her departure from Celebrity Cruises. Kate McCue made history as the first American woman to command a large cruise ship, shared the emotional news on her social media accounts.
“Today, I say farewell to Celebrity,” McCue wrote. “I've spent the last 22 years on 11 ships in the Royal Caribbean Group, from 2nd Officer to Captain. I have seen some of the most beautiful places, met inspiring and wonderful people, and had opportunities to live my 12-year-old dream out loud!”
The Uruguayan and Brazilian navies have launched a search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the MSC Cruises ship MSC Poesia. Authorities said that the crew member disappeared on Friday, shortly after the cruise ship departed the port of Montevideo.
The disappearance was first noticed when the crew member failed to report for duty. After reviewing video surveillance footage, ship officers identified the time and place the crew member went overboard.
London’s O2 Arena has secured a new high-profile sponsor, as the luxury cruise line Windstar Cruises announces an exclusive partnership with the world-renowned entertainment venue.
Windstar will become the official cruise line of The O2, marking a significant step in the brand’s efforts to expand its presence in the UK market. The sponsorship will provide Windstar with key brand exposure throughout the venue, reaching millions of visitors each year and tapping into a prime demographic of affluent travelers.
A 34-year-old chef aboard the Sky Princess cruise ship has been sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting a teenage passenger. Vincent Lucas, from Goa, India, was convicted after a four-day trial at Southampton Crown Court and will face deportation after serving his sentence, Cruise Radio reported.
TUI Cruises has unveiled the captains set to helm its newest ship, Mein Schiff Relax, as it prepares for its grand debut. Captain Tom Roth will be the first to take command, navigateing the vessel to Málaga for its christening ceremony, before Captain Todd Burgman assumes leadership for the inaugural summer season in the Mediterranean.
Three Australian passengers aboard Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in two separate rescue operations during the ship’s eight-day South Pacific cruise. The maritime gendarmerie patrol boat operated by the Armed Forces in New Caledonia, coordinated the evacuations on Wednesday, February 19, transferring all three individuals to Médipôle for urgent medical care.
