The Bahamas’ beloved Half Moon Cay is getting a serious makeover and a fresh new name: RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line just spilled the tea on this major rebranding, and it’s all about upgrading the island vibes while keeping that pristine tropical paradise energy.
A passenger sailing on one of Carnival Cruise Line's ships shared a video revealing that they managed to smuggle a handgun onboard. Kendra Gordon from Bradenton, Florida, posted a video showing the gun she brought onboard, which had gone unnoticed by security checks. In the video, she displays the firearm stored in her stateroom safe.
Cruise Director Lee Mason is stepping up in a MAJOR way, as Fleet Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Line, taking over after Chris Williams parted ways with the role earlier in August. This isn’t just a regular promo—this is a whole new chapter for Lee, who’s been a part of the Carnival family since 2016!
Carnival Cruise Line is investigating a casino scam involving two casino staff members and passengers that lasted for three months, costing the company over $100,000. The scam, which was discovered a few weeks ago aboard the Carnival Glory, has led the company to investigate the number of people, resulting in several terminations. While the two staff members were not arrested, it has not been confirmed whether the other fired employees are being held responsible for failing in their supervisory duties.
Carnival Corporation has been ordered to pay an extra $2 million in interest after trying to appeal a $10.2 million verdict in a sexual assault case, bringing the total compensation to over $12 million. The ruling comes after a Florida federal judge imposed sanctions on the company for delaying the case for an additional two years.
After a three-week dry dock in Singapore from August 5th to 24th, Carnival Splendor set sail for Australia, with a new Southern Cross livery. This design pays tribute to the legacy of P&O Cruises Australia ships, which will soon join the Carnival fleet. The ship's fresh red, white, and blue hull, first introduced by Carnival in 2021, now includes the Southern Cross constellation—a symbol that has guided sailors to Australia for centuries.
Christine Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line, has earned a spot on the Forbes 50 Over 50 List in the lifestyle category. This list honors 200 extraordinary women who show that it's never too late to achieve great success. Duffy is the only executive from the cruise industry and one of just two from the travel sector to be recognized this year, joining an impressive group of women from various industries.
After the official announcement of three new mega cruise ships for Carnival Cruise Line, it seems that another major order for new builds is on the horizon for Carnival Corporation.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a multi-year partnership with the Leagues Cup, the premier professional soccer tournament in North America, as the event’s official cruise line partner. This tournament brings together 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX for 77 matches over the next month, marking a historic event in soccer that celebrates the rich cultural exchange within North American soccer.
Carnival Cruise Line is launching a massive recruitment drive to hire thousands of new crew members for its expanding fleet, including the three new cruise ships. In a move to enhance its workforce, the company is offering scholarships to Filipinos who wish to join their team. The scholarships and expanded curriculum at PMMA are expected to significantly improve the career prospects for Filipino seafarers.
