Belfast Harbour marked a major milestone this week with the 1,500th cruise call, marked by the arrival of the Regal Princess. The occasion was celebrated with a festive onboard ceremony, complete with traditional Irish music, dancing, and a cake-cutting event to honor the milestone.
For many aspiring technicians seeking a career in cruise ship entertainment, the journey begins with the Production Assistant (PA) role. It’s an entry-level yet pivotal position within the Production Department of Princess Cruises, often filled by internal transfer applicants who meet a detailed set of criteria. While the title might sound simple, the scope of a PA’s daily responsibilities is vast—and essential to the flawless execution of onboard entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
A burst pipe aboard Sky Princess, led to a dramatic scene Tuesday night when water from the upper deck flooded multiple public areas of the cruise ship, prompting emergency procedures and temporarily displacing passengers from central sections of the ship.
The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on April 8, as the ship sailed its 7-day roundtrip voyage from Southampton to Spain and France. Water reportedly poured from the burst pipe connected to the Sky Pool down through several decks, flooding the popular Piazza atrium on decks five and six.
The cruise ship Discovery Princess broke free from its mooring lines due to unexpectedly strong winds at the port of San Francisco, causing a gangway to fall into the water. Fortunately, all passengers and crew remained safe, with no reported injuries.
Tattoos have become an increasingly popular form of self-expression, allowing people to showcase their personality, beliefs, and artistry. However, in professional environment especially within the cruise industry, maintaining a polished and guest-appropriate appearance is essential. Princess Cruises acknowledges the importance of self-expression while ensuring that crew members adhere to guidelines that align with the company’s image and standards.
A medical emergency has prompted the cruise ship Sun Princess, to head at full speed towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The ship’s captain made an announcement informing guests and crew that a passenger required urgent medical attention on land. Given the ship’s current location in the mid-Atlantic, air rescue operations are not feasible, making it necessary for the vessel to expedite its journey.
Spain maritime rescue services evacuated a British passenger who fell ill aboard the cruise ship Sky Princess as it sailed off the country’s northern coast.
The passenger, suffering from a heart condition, was airlifted Wednesday evening by a rescue helicopter as the vessel traveled five nautical miles southwest of Cape Silleiro in the Galicia region.
Authorities confirmed the woman was transported to Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo for urgent medical care. No further details were released about her condition.
