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Crew Member Honored for Heroic Act Aboard Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean recognizes crew member Nitin Kumar with the prestigious Hero Award for quick response that prevented potential injuries.

Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state

Carnival Unveils ‘Funnel Faves’ to Celebrate Advisors

Carnival introduces Funnel Faves initiative to recognize travel advisors, acknowledged by the company as essential to creating memorable cruises.

Chaos Erupts on Carnival Sunrise During Cruise Brawl

A cruise turned turbulent when an altercation broke out on the Carnival Sunrise, stunning passengers and prompting a response from security.

AIDA Cruises Gears Up for 30th Anniversary in 2026

AIDA Cruises has just turned 29 years old, and the excitement is building for its milestone, action-packed 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Royal Caribbean Announces Leadership Transition for 2025

Royal Caribbean has revealed that Richard Fain, its longtime Chairman of the Board, will step down from his position in the fourth quarter of 2025

Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast

The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.

Coral Reef Damaged by Ship Grounding in Thai National Park

On June 1, the Myanmar-registered vessel Ayar Linn ran aground on a coral reef within Ao Jak Bay, part of Thailand’s Mu Koh Surin National Park.

Celebrity Solstice to Get New Cabins and Upgrades in 2026

Celebrity Cruises is notifying guests booked on Celebrity Solstice sailings from March 2026 about upcoming changes to the ship’s stateroom categories

Tanker Gorizont-1 Hits Pier at Kazan River Port

On the evening of June 2, the Russian-flagged tanker Gorizont-1 struck the Columbia pier at Kazan River Port, located along the Volga River.

Carnival Pride Adjusts Greenland Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Pride recently reached Greenland as part of its 14-night Carnival Journeys cruise, which departed from Baltimore in late May.

Regal Princess Undergoes Engine Work in Rotterdam Drydock

The Regal Princess recently underwent a significant engine replacement while docked at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Royal Caribbean Adds Year-Round Cruises in Latin America

Royal Caribbean is set to strengthen its footprint in Latin America by launching year-round cruises from Colombia and Panama starting in 2026.

Cunard Adds Room Service Fees for Britannia Guests

Cunard has announced the introduction of new room service fees for passengers staying in Britannia-grade staterooms, according to a statement.

Borealis Begins Fred. Olsen’s 2025 Season from Dover

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines officially launched its summer 2025 season from the Port of Dover with the arrival of the Borealis on May 28th.

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