Kenneth Charles Respected Industry Veteran and Mentor Remembered for His Wisdom, Kindness, and Leadership passed away at the age of 66.
The cruise community is mourning the loss of Kenneth Charles, a beloved industry leader whose legacy spans decades of service, mentorship, and professionalism. Kenneth passed away on May 8, 2025.
The cruise community is mourning the sudden loss of Captain Michele Bartolomei, Master of the Diamond Princess, who passed away unexpectedly aboard the ship early Monday morning at the age of 52.
A two-year-old boy tragically died aboard the Costa Toscana cruise ship during a Mediterranean voyage, collapsing suddenly while playing on board. The tragedy occurred during the ship’s voyage between Civitavecchia and Savona, Italy, as part of a 7-day Western Mediterranean itinerary.
Spanish authorities are investigating the death of an 83-year-old British man who choked on food while dining aboard a cruise ship near the coast of Cádiz, Spain.
Kenneth Edward Cooper, a pensioner from Bournemouth, England, was enjoying a meal aboard the vessel on April 10 when he suddenly began choking. Medical staff on board immediately rushed to help, but his condition required immediate hospital attention on land.
A 49-year-old crew member was found dead aboard a cruise ship docked at the port of Chania, Crete, according to reports from multiple Greek media outlets.
A Filipino crew member who went missing from a cruise ship bound for Brazil has been found dead five days after his disappearance, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday, March 6.
A 37-year-old crew member from Bangladesh has died of a heart attack aboard a TUI Cruises ship while it was docked in Trieste, Italy, according to Italian media reports.
The incident occurred during the night of February 13, with emergency medical services responding after the ship’s onboard medical team initially provided first aid. However, despite their efforts, the crew member, who worked as a cleaner, could not be saved.
It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Antonio Russo, the Food and Beverage Director on Adventure of the Seas. This tragic information was shared with us by a crew member who wished to remain anonymous. Antonio passed away during the ship’s recent six-day Caribbean cruise after suffering a heart attack. He was only 53 years old.
A passenger aboard an MSC Cruises cruise ship, which was hosting a corporate charter cruise for MAG Seguros, passed away on Thursday, January 9, after suffering a sudden illness. The ship MSC Orchestra set sail from Rio de Janeiro the previous evening for a celebration marking the 190th anniversary of MAG Seguros, a company specializing in Life Insurance and Pension Funds.
A medical emergency aboard a Silversea Cruises ship docked at Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal has left a 66-year-old American tourist dead, local media reported. The incident occurred late on January 4 when the man collapsed in his cabin aboard the Silver Dawn, prompting an immediate response from the ship’s staff.
