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.

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.

Chaos erupted at the Galveston Cruise Terminal today when a massive brawl broke out in the luggage pickup area, after guests disembarked from the cruise ship Carnival Jubilee. The incident happened after the cruise ship returned from a 7-day round-trip voyage to the Western Caribbean.

On April 14, NCL’s cruise ship Norwegian Bliss sailed into Juneau, becoming the first ship to arrive in the Alaskan capital and officially launching the 2025 cruise season. While the ship's return was greeted by many with excitement, its arrival sparked controversy after concerns were raised about the amount of smoke coming from the vessel.

Royal Caribbean has issued a health advisory to guests scheduled to sail aboard the Symphony of the Seas on April 30, following news that a guest on a previous voyage was later diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.

A North Carolina man faces a felony charge after a violent attack left another passenger unconscious, according to court records. The incident happened during a four-night Bahamas voyage on Liberty of the Seas, which departed Port Everglades on Monday, April 14. Upon the ship’s return to Florida on Friday, authorities arrested the suspect at the port.

As Brazil’s 2024/2025 cruise season draws to a close, the country's top environmental agency is intensifying inspections on cruise ships departing for Europe, targeting a growing concern: the illegal smuggling of Brazil’s rich biodiversity.