A passenger was arrested in Aruba after attempting to board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Oasis of the Seas with a firearm, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on February 26 while the ship was docked in Oranjestad, Aruba.

During routine security screening, the ship’s security team detected a revolver in the possession of a male passenger who was attempting to board the vessel. The discovery immediately triggered security protocols, and the passenger was detained at the port.

A search operation is underway for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on the first day of The 80s Cruise, approximately 80 miles east of Miami.

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 crew of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 migrants adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after spotting their vessel in distress. The refugees, found floating between Cuba and Mexico, were brought aboard the cruise ship, where they received medical care, food, water, and warm clothing.

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.

Authorities in Mexico are searching for a missing cruise passenger who disappeared in Cozumel. Local media outlets report that the passenger, identified as 30-year-old U.S. citizen Williams Tynisha, disembarked from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas to explore the island but failed to return before the vessel’s departure on February 17.

Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.

Women make up just 2% of the global seafaring workforce, but a new initiative aims to change that. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is officially launching the Women at Sea network, a platform designed to support, empower, and connect women in the maritime industry.

After more than two decades at sea, Captain Kate McCue, has announced her departure from Celebrity Cruises. Kate McCue made history as the first American woman to command a large cruise ship, shared the emotional news on her social media accounts.

“Today, I say farewell to Celebrity,” McCue wrote. “I've spent the last 22 years on 11 ships in the Royal Caribbean Group, from 2nd Officer to Captain. I have seen some of the most beautiful places, met inspiring and wonderful people, and had opportunities to live my 12-year-old dream out loud!”

The Uruguayan and Brazilian navies have launched a search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the MSC Cruises ship MSC Poesia. Authorities said that the crew member disappeared on Friday, shortly after the cruise ship departed the port of Montevideo.

The disappearance was first noticed when the crew member failed to report for duty. After reviewing video surveillance footage, ship officers identified the time and place the crew member went overboard.