Thirty years ago, Rommel Pineda began his career as a young deck boy with dreams and much to learn. This October, he marked three decades with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, looking back on a journey that would eventually take him to the captain’s chair.
The company marked the anniversary highlighting Pineda’s progression through the deck department and the relationships he has built with crew members and passengers.
Holland America Line has credited its shipboard and shoreside employees after earning recognition in the Mid-Size and Large-Size Ship categories of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The company said the results mark the third consecutive year that readers have recognized Holland America among the best cruise lines. In a message celebrating the honors, it thanked team members around the world for the service and attention to detail that shape guests’ experiences.
Crew member Emilio Tellez has created a free rest hours calculator to help fellow crew members check their schedules and better understand the rules.
A new crew member joining Disney Cruise Line ship must learn much more than the duties of their everyday job. They need to know where to go when an alarm sounds, how to help guests move safely and what part they play in an emergency.
A group of nautical students in Dubrovnik got a glimpse of life at sea when Windstar Cruises welcomed them aboard Wind Surf. The cruise line shared the visit for World Maritime Day, using the occasion to recognize the next generation of maritime professionals.
A shortage of just one pound nearly prevented Amy Shelly from reaching the job opportunity that would shape her career.
OneSpaWorld shared Shelly’s story in a recent employee spotlight, describing how she was £1 short of the money needed for a train ticket to her first onboard job. She nevertheless found a way forward and today serves as the company’s Senior Director of Business Process Improvement.
Cunard has released a new episode of its Crew Conversations podcast focusing on career development, training and support for women working aboard cruise ships.
The episode features Fran, an onboard HR Manager, and Barnaly, a Learning and Development Officer. They discuss changes they have witnessed in the maritime industry and the training opportunities available to crew members. They also address the support available to women aboard Cunard’s ships.
Cruise lines are celebrating Housekeeping Appreciation Week by recognizing the thousands of crew members whose hard work keeps ships clean.
The annual event runs from September 13 through September 19, 2026. During the week, cruise companies and shipboard leaders are sharing team photos, videos and messages of appreciation for cabin attendants, public-area cleaners, laundry workers, supervisors, butlers and other housekeeping employees.
Here is how some of the major cruise lines celebrated Housekeeping Appreciation Week
Three brothers have earned a place among Park West Gallery’s Top 35 Golden Gavel auctioneers. Park West said the brothers have helped connect collectors with art through their energy, knowledge and dedication. The company runs art exhibitions and auctions, including programs aboard cruise ships, where auctioneers introduce works to guests and lead the events.
Cruise retailer Harding+ says changes to its behind-the-scenes operations are giving shipboard shop teams more time with guests. The work has earned its Central Retail Operations team a Team of the Year shortlist place at the DFNI Frontier Awards.
