Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet, best known for his role as Cameron Tucker on Modern Family, is Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) new brand ambassador and the face of its "Experience More" advertising campaign.

The campaign includes 30- and 15-second commercials that showcase Stonestreet enjoying a variety of experiences aboard an NCL ship, from dining on deck and unwinding in the Mandara Spa's Thermal Suite to racing on the world’s only racetracks at sea and exploring destinations in the Caribbean and Europe.

On April 9, 2025, TUI Cruises will host a spectacular christening ceremony for the Mein Schiff Relax, its first ship in the innovative InTUItion class, in Málaga, Spain.

For the first time, sister ships Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 7 will join the ceremony in Málaga, making it a truly unique occasion.

For the fourth consecutive year, Carnival Cruise Line returned to New York’s Times Square to celebrate New Year’s Eve, highlighting its dedication to military service members and their families.

Rogério Faria da Silva, 44, known as 'Morcegão,' identified as a leader of Brazil's notorious criminal faction, First Commando da Capital (PCC), was apprehended at the Giusfredo Santini Passenger Maritime Terminal. The arrest occurred in Sanots as Morcegão disembarked from the cruise ship Costa Pacifica on December 26, after a family vacation that began on December 22, reports OGlobo.

The Nassau Cruise Port rolled out the red carpet for Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady crew last month with a killer Bahamian mixology class! 

The exclusive event, led by the island's cocktail king, ‘Marvelous Marv’ Cunningham (aka Mr. Mix Bahamas), gave 15 lucky crew members a crash course in mixing up four signature Bahamian cocktails, reported Cruise Industry News. And let’s just say—they were shaking things up! 

The environmental organization Ecologists in Action of Catalonia has filed a formal complaint against MSC Cruises, alleging misleading and illicit advertising practices. The complaint has been submitted to the Consumer Inspection division of the Catalan Consumer Agency under the Generalitat of Catalonia.

The construction of Mein Schiff Relax, TUI Cruises newest cruise ship, is nearing completion at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its third sea trial, during which it operated on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time. Delivery of the ship is scheduled for early 2025, with a cruise debut for March 2, 2025, and a christening ceremony planned for April 9, 2025, in Malaga.

Danish Pydatalli, 23, was on his third contract with Royal Caribbean when tragedy struck. The ambitious young man from Mauritius had always dreamed of working on cruise ships to secure a brighter future for himself and his family. But on December 17, while aboard the Vision of the Seas en route to Baltimore, Danish went overboard.

Resorts World Cruises has acquired the Pacific Explorer, expanding the fleet with a third vessel. The ship, previously part of P&O Cruises Australia, is set for a $50 million refurbishment and rebranding. In March 2025, it will debut under its new name, Star Scorpio, joining RWC’s growing fleet.

A crew member went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas on December 17, 2024, in the final days of a 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise. The ship, sailing toward Baltimore, Maryland, activated a "Code OSCAR" emergency response, initiating a U-turn and deploying rescue boats to search the Atlantic Ocean.

Passengers onboard shared updates and photos of the unfolding situation as the crew initiated search and rescue operation.