AIDAprima Entertainment Manager Benny Güttler has ended his current assignment earlier than planned after suffering a knee injury during a farewell show onboard.

Princess Cruises is changing the way mandatory deductions and salary allotments are processed for Filipino crew members, with the new system set to take effect with the September 2026 payroll.

Asuka Cruises announced that Captain Minoru Taguchi, the 14th captain in the company’s history, will retire from his position aboard Asuka II at the end of September.

Taguchi will complete his final voyage with the Yokohama-Kobe Autumn Cruise, departing Yokohama on September 27 and arriving in Kobe on September 29, 2026.

Cruise ship crew visiting the Port of Dover now have a dedicated place to relax, recharge, and stay connected with their families following the opening of a new crew welfare lounge inside Cruise Terminal 2.

Norway's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey continues to unite the nation, and the celebrations have extended far beyond football stadiums. Aboard a Viking cruise ship docked in Oslo, hundreds of crew members and guests came together to perform the now-famous "Viking Row" after Norway secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast and advanced to the Round of 16.

Positive stories from crew members often go unnoticed, but one crew member on the cruise ship Oceania Marina wanted to make sure a recent event received the recognition it deserves.

Royal Caribbean Group has strengthened its shipboard workforce by recruiting more than 400 new hires in Indonesia, highlighting the company's continued interest in attracting talent from one of the world's leading seafaring nations.

Working in partnership with recruitment agency PT Equinox, Royal Caribbean Group's Global Talent Attraction team conducted hiring activities in Jakarta and Bali, focusing on filling a variety of key shipboard positions across its fleet.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced its Employees of the Month for April aboard the cruise ship Bolette, recognizing three crew members whose dedication and professionalism have made a positive impact on both guests and fellow colleagues.

This week, the newest TUI Cruises ship Mein Schiff Flow finally started breathing.

Crew members’ life can be amazing with opportunities for work and travel, as well as expanding friendships from all corners of our world that last a lifetime. Crew members cultivate a community feeling through the good and the bad, but sometimes that is not enough. Sometimes we all need someone who understands the crew lifestyles and challenges and can bring professional mindset to address the stress and burnout that work can bring.