Cruise news (crew-tagged)
- Accidents
23-yo crew falls overboard from RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Vision OTS
On Tuesday, December 17th, a crew member from RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Vision of the Seas went overboard during the final days of a 12-night...
December 20, 2024 - Accidents
FBI investigates passenger death on RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Navigator OTS
The FBI is conducting an inquiry following the death of a passenger on RCI/Royal Caribbean International’s ship Navigator of the Seas. The FBI...
December 19, 2024 - Accidents
Celebrity Reflection conducts rescue operation off Cuba's northern coast
On Monday, December 16th, Celebrity Reflection, while on a 7-day Caribbean itinerary, conducted a rescue operation ~40 miles (64 km) off Cuba’s...
December 18, 2024 - Accidents
55 passengers and 15 crew affected by Norovirus on Coral Princess
A norovirus outbreak has been reported aboard Princess Cruises’ ship Coral Princess, with 55 passengers and 15 crew members reporting Noro...
November 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line names 200,000 Disney employees as “Godparents” of new ship Treasure
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has designated the global workforce of The Walt Disney Company - its cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees - as...
November 14, 2024 - Accidents
Disney Treasure ship's crew rescue 4 stranded sailors in the Atlantic
On Sunday, November 10th, the crew of Disney Treasure ship responded to a distress call and successfully rescued 4 sailors stranded in the Atlantic...
November 11, 2024 - Accidents
Crew member medevaced from Celebrity Edge ship off NSW Australia
A crew member in need of urgent medical care was successfully medevacked from the Celebrity Edge ship as it sailed off the coast of New South Wales...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
EPA fines Royal Caribbean $475K for waste management violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a fine of ~US$475,000 on RCI-Royal Caribbean International for failing to properly report...
October 22, 2024 - Accidents
Crew member dies during safety drill in Cozumel on Margaritaville Islander
A crew member aboard Margaritaville Islander tragically passed away during a routine emergency drill while the vessel was docked in Cozumel (Mexico...
October 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean increases gratuities for 2024 cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced an upcoming increase in the automatic gratuity charges applied to passengers' accounts, effective November...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tokyo Disney enters cruise market, targeting younger travelers
Luxury cruises are no longer solely the domain of the retired wealthy, as evidenced by Tokyo Disney Resort's entry into the cruise market, signaling...
October 6, 2024 - Accidents
2 passengers airlifted by Coast Guard from Crown Princess near Cape Kumukahi
The USCG/Coast Guard conducted two consecutive medical evacuations on Saturday, October 5th, from a cruise ship located ~50 miles (80 km) off Cape...
October 6, 2024 - Accidents
180 passengers affected by Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance OTS
The USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported a gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus outbreak on RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation tops cruise industry in TIME’s 2024 Best Companies list
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by...
September 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oman unveils no-cost 10-day visa for cruise ship tourists
Oman has introduced a new regulation offering a free 10-day visit visa for passengers and crew aboard cruise ships docking in the country, aiming to...
September 11, 2024