San Francisco has officially welcomed Carnival Legend marking the ship’s debut at its new seasonal homeport. The vessel becomes the second Carnival ship to operate from the Port of San Francisco, reinforcing the company’s presence in California as the cruise line that embarks more guests than any other in the state.
The luxury cruise ship Silver Ray came under scrutiny from Italian maritime authorities and environmental groups after sailing close to one of Italy’s most treasured natural landmarks. The ship passed within 500 meters of the Faraglioni of Capri — the iconic rock formations that rise from the Tyrrhenian Sea and symbolize the southern Italian island.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has opened its dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines to serve its Filipino crew members.
Located on the 19th floor of the Trium Building along Buendia Avenue in Pasay City, the NCLH Medical Clinic and Laboratory OPC is a cutting-edge facility offering a full range of pre-employment medical services for seafarers set to join NCLH cruise ships.
A cruise passenger who disembarked in Bermuda and asked customs officers whether cannabis was illegal was fined $2,500 after officials discovered she was carrying cannabis and cocaine.
Royal Caribbean’s next mega-ship, Star of the Seas, is almost ready to drop anchor, and this time, it’s all about the kiddos and the TikTok crowd.
The cruise giant just dropped a behind-the-scenes vid, and senior product boss Jennifer Goswami spilled the tropical tea:
“Star of the Seas is coming along great. As of this morning, she’s 96 percent ready,” she said, coffee in hand, strutting through Royal Caribbean’s Miami HQ like the Beyoncé of boat design.
Princess Cruises is set to implement stricter operational guidelines for its onboard beverage packages, with all ships across the fleet expected to enforce the changes for voyages departing on or after May 9, 2025. The move comes as part of a fleetwide initiative to reinforce the terms of its popular Princess Plus and Premier bundles.
A popular Greek island destination was left without electricity after a power outage struck Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, with authorities investigating whether a cruise ship's anchor may have damaged an underwater power cable.
According to the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), the blackout began around 4:30 p.m. local time on May 4, and lasted approximately an hour in central Argostoli, with additional disruptions reported in surrounding areas.
Carnival Cruise Director Jake has announced his departure from Carnival Cruise Line. In a heartfelt message, Jake expressed that leaving the company was "one of the most emotional things I've ever done."
Reflecting on his time at sea, Jake shared, "Every port visited left its mark, but it was the people I met along the way who made it truly special."
His gratitude extended to Carnival's shoreside entertainment team for their unwavering support, allowing him to "be a part of something so much bigger than myself."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced a crackdown targeting cruise ship crew members involved in child exploitation offenses. The operation, led by CBP’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Human Trafficking Unit (FLL-HTU), resulted in the apprehension of 11 cruise ship crew members linked to child sexual exploitation at Port of Galveston in Texas and Port Canaveral in Florida. Authorities made one arrest after discovering disturbing content, while ten other crew members were removed from the U.S. following extensive investigations.
Cruise passengers often get so immersed in exploring the ports that they occasionally forget personal belongings behind. While such oversights can lead to stressful moments, the quick and coordinated response of local authorities frequently saves the day.
In Livorno, Italy, a wallet containing an American driving license, two credit cards, $690 USD, and €100 EUR was found near the taxi stand at Piazza Dante. Promptly turning it over to the authorities, a vigilant citizen handed it to agents of the Livorno Railway Police.
