A Filipino crew member who was scheduled to join a cruise ship has reportedly been denied entry to the United States after landing in Los Angeles on October 27. According to his family, the young seafarer was escorted by U.S. immigration officers shortly after disembarking his flight, questioned, and subjected to a full inspection of his luggage and personal phone. Within hours, he was informed that he would be deported to the Philippines, with authorities citing “moral turpitude” on the paperwork.

Following the destruction caused by the hurricane Melissa, Royal Caribbean International has stepped forward once again to support the people of the Caribbean in their time of need. The cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas will make a special relief call to the port of Falmouth this morning, bringing essential supplies to assist in ongoing disaster recovery efforts.

Tokyo has officially reopened the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal, the city’s dedicated gateway for cruise ships. After undergoing extensive reconstruction and the addition of a vehicle waiting zone, the terminal welcomed its first cruise call on 1 November 2025.

The celebrated Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru, operated by Mitsui Ocean Cruises, will retire on 10 May 2026 after more than three decades of service. Over its lifetime, the ship completed over 2,000 cruises, covered roughly 2.88 million nautical miles (approximately 133 times around the Earth), visited more than 400 ports, and welcomed over 600,000 guests. 

As part of its farewell, Mitsui Ocean Cruises is inviting guests, crew, and fans to take part in the “Everyone’s ‘Nippon Maru’ Photo Exhibition” a celebration of memories made aboard this beloved vessel.

A spirit of unity and environmental care filled the shores of Celukan Bawang Harbor on Saturday, November 1, as the residents of MV The World, crew members, and local stakeholders took part in a beach clean-up activity.

Disney Destiny has arrived at Port Canaveral, marking another big step toward joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The ship will be officially christened on November 10 in Fort Lauderdale.

Royal Caribbean Group has just opened its expanded office in Weybridge, United Kingdom, creating a brand-new Marine Centre of Excellence to better support its ships and crew across Europe. The ribbon-cutting celebration brought together team members and leaders who marked this as a big step forward for Royal Caribbean’s global marine operations.

TUI Cruises has announced that Finnish Captain Jan Gustaf Rautawaara will take command of the Mein Schiff Flow, the company’s second InTUItion-class ship currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The LNG-powered vessel is set to enter service in summer 2026, with Captain Rautawaara leading the ship during its early voyages and likely serving as its inaugural captain.

As the first reports from Jamaica show the massive devastation brought by Hurricane Melissa, Royal Caribbean Group has stepped in to support recovery efforts in Jamaica. The group through its cruise line brands including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea, has pledged over US$1 million in aid, in partnership with non-profit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), whose Caribbean team is based in Kingston, Jamaica.

Halloween has arrived across the Royal Caribbean fleet, and with it comes one of the most anticipated crew traditions of the year, the Spooktacular RCG Halloween Contests! This event invites crew and staff from all ships to show off their creativity and Halloween spirit through fun and friendly costume and crew area decorating competitions.