Italian Customs in coordination with Anti-Fraud Office of the Territorial Directorate of Lazio and Abruzzo conducted inspections on several passenger ships and seized slot machines in the port of Civitavecchia belonging to several shipping companies.

Some devices, which had expired authorizations for commissioning, and others without the necessary authorizations, were seized and left in custody. The administrative sanctions for the irregularities found amount to approximately 9 thousand euros.

Last month, the Brazilian Navy, through its Northeast Maritime Search and Rescue Service (Salvamar Nordeste), successfully coordinated the urgent medical evacuation of a Filipino crew member, Marapau Rogelio Sumabong, from the Portuguese-flagged cruise ship Ocean Endeavor. The vessel was en route from Canada to Montevideo, Uruguay, when the emergency arose.

Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess has been honored with the 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award, with its reputation as a leader in family-focused cruising.

Disney has named its entire global family of 200,000 cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees as the honorary “godparents” of Disney Treasure. This tribute honors everyone who brings Disney’s iconic stories to life, creating unforgettable moments for families around the world – whether on land, at sea, or in the comfort of their homes.

Imagine if cruise ship crew members enjoyed the same labor protections as workers on land: overtime pay for Sundays and holidays, night shift bonuses, and an annual bonus. Well, this became a reality for hundreds of Brazilian crew members after they sued major cruise lines—and won. However, all of them were fired following the ruling, and now several cruise lines no longer hire crew from Brazil. According to a crew member, the cruise lines that don’t hire Brazilian crew include NCL, Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.

Crew members aboard MSC cruise ships, particularly the MSC Seaside, have raised serious concerns about the company's handling of their "Better Performance Bonus" and working conditions on board. A crew member who wishes to remain anonymous shared details of the ongoing issues, which include inconsistent bonus payments, inadequate working materials.

The crew aboard the Disney Treasure rescued four sailors stranded in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Located southwest of Bermuda, the skipper of the catamaran Serenity issued a distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard as the vessel began taking on water. Being the nearest ship, the Disney Treasure responded to the call demonstrating its crew’s commitment to international maritime safety.

Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a notice to crew members on the Norwegian Sun, announcing a proportional refund for internet services following continuous connectivity issues. This refund, covering the period from October 29 to November 6, 2024, comes as a result of network issues that have made it difficult for the crew to stay connected.

The crew of the Mein Schiff fleet is invited to design two vertical sculptures for the InTUItion 2 Pool Deck aboard the upcoming ship Mein Schiff Flow. This is a unique opportunity for crew members with artistic and creative talents to contribute to one of the ship's most visually appealing spaces and leave a lasting legacy.

Abu Dhabi is about to change the game and bring it to the skies with self-driving drone taxis for cruise passengers! In a new venture to literally elevate the tourism scene, AD Ports Group and Advanced Mobility Hub (AMH) have teamed up to launch the UAE’s first trial vertiport for autonomous drone taxis at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal. Imagine hopping on a drone and zooming over the city’s landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Louvre Abu Dhabi.