Princess Cruises has issued a final warning to crew members aboard the Sun Princess about the unauthorized use of VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass onboard internet restrictions. According to an internal notice circulated by the cruise line, the company’s IT team has identified 28 crew members suspected of using VPNs to access restricted networks, which the company said is a theft.
Princess Cruises has officially invited its crew members to join the startup team for its newest cruise ship, the Star Princess. In a letter sent to teams across the Princess Cruises fleet, the company announced:
“Star Princess is almost ready to make her grand debut, and we want you to join her inaugural team. This exceptional vessel is the second ship in the new Sphere Class and packed with stunning features that are designed to delight our guests and teammates alike.”
The cruise ship Crown Princess encountered unexpected strong winds while navigating through New Zealand’s Milford Sound, causing the vessel to list to one side. The sudden tilt led to a moment of chaos onboard, with loose items scattering, tables tipping over, and passengers and crew caught off guard. According to reports, thirteen passengers and three crew members suffered minor injuries due to the incident.
Working at sea presents unique challenges for crew members, especially for those who are expecting a child. Princess Cruises has established maternity benefits and policies to support pregnant employees while ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and child.
Princess Cruises has issued a reminder to its crew members about the company’s strict zero-tolerance policy on illegal substances, including marijuana in any form.
A 34-year-old chef aboard the Sky Princess cruise ship has been sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting a teenage passenger. Vincent Lucas, from Goa, India, was convicted after a four-day trial at Southampton Crown Court and will face deportation after serving his sentence, Cruise Radio reported.
A crew member aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess was airlifted after suffering a serious eye injury while the vessel was sailing off the coast of New Zealand. The emergency occurred on January 30, 2025, while the ship was en route from Brisbane, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand.
The Northland Rescue Helicopter successfully coordinated the medical evacuation in response to the severity of the crew member's condition. Authorities have not disclosed the nationality or position of the injured crew member.
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured aboard the Star Princess, cruise ship under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. The incident occurred on January 20, 2025, around 8:20 a.m. while the shipyard was operating as usual. The incident took place at around 8:20 a.m. on deck four of the ship. The victim, a plumber working for contractor, was stabbed with a 10-centimeter fruit knife by a 24-year-old fellow worker. The victim sustained several cuts to his arms, legs, and buttocks, but the injuries were not serious.
At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, an urgent alert was issued from the Crown Princess sailing from Fiji to Australia. The vessel was located 210 nautical miles southeast of the Isle of Pines when a passenger required immediate medical attention.
Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess has been honored with the 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award, with its reputation as a leader in family-focused cruising.
