For Executive Chef Salvatore Luppino, the kitchen has always been more than a workplace; it's been a stage, a sanctuary, and, above all, a lifelong passion. This year, Costa Cruises celebrates a monumental milestone: 50 years of unwavering dedication and culinary excellence by one of its most iconic figures.
Imagine living and working on a cruise ship where the air is clean, the materials are safer, and even the cleaning supplies are chosen with health in mind. That’s exactly what the crew of the ASUKA III can look forward to, thanks to a new certification recognizing their living spaces as allergy-friendly.
Viking and Fincantieri have unveiled plans for the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Libra, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy. Scheduled for delivery in late 2026, this vessel will mark transition to cleaner energy and zero-emission operations.
If you're looking for a unique cultural experience in Indonesia, don’t miss the Alek Bakajang Festival, a riverside celebration that blends tradition with a modern twist. Held annually on the Batang Mahat River in Nagari Gunuang Malintang, located in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra, this vibrant festival draws thousands of visitors from across the region.
The World-renowned Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, famed for combining the culinary traditions of Japan with Western flavors, recently achieved a unique culinary record aboard Holland America Line’s Rotterdam.
Morimoto led a remarkable feat creating what is believed to be the longest maki sushi roll ever assembled at sea. With the help of more than 50 crew members from the ship’s culinary team, Morimoto rolled out an astonishing 90-foot-long sushi masterpiece using over 55 pounds of sushi rice, 33 pounds of Big Eye Tuna, and countless sheets of nori.
The Scottish company Zelim, specializing in maritime safety technology, has installed the first AI-driven man overboard (MOB) detection system on a cruise ship. The innovative system, known as ZOE, has been deployed aboard Ambition, a 48,123-gross-ton vessel operated by Ambassador Cruise Lines.
As part of its AIDA Evolution initiative the cruise ship AIDAdiva has donated more than 4,400 pieces of furniture to the German nonprofit DER HAFEN HILFT! eV, the company announced. The donation took place during the ship’s renovation at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille from February 3 to March 22, 2025.
Among the donated items were well-preserved armchairs, chairs, and stools from AIDAdiva’s restaurants, lounges, and Theatrium. The furniture, replaced with new pieces during the ship’s refurbishment, will now find a second life in communities in need.
Marella Cruises, in partnership with Cleaner Seas Group, is set to roll out an industry-first initiative aimed at tackling microfibre pollution across its entire fleet by September 2025. The move follows a successful six-month trial on Marella Explorer, where 99% of microfibres were captured from the ship’s laundry wastewater.
Paramotoring pilots pulled off an insane stunt over Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami.
Video clips of the jaw-dropping moment are posted on social media, showing dozens of gliders buzzing right next to the mega-ship in an epic flyover. The viral footage, shared by @danielparajet, has passengers and viewers in total shock.
The 97th Oscars dropped a jaw-dropping surprise—not just with award snubs and speeches, but with an ad campaign that was pure adrenaline-pumping madness! Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN, and Samsung Galaxy pulled off a Hollywood first—six high-octane commercials featuring real-life stunt performers crashing, diving, and fighting their way through the breaks.
