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Anacortes Cancels 17 American Cruise Lines Calls in Labor Dispute
Local 25, which has roughly 10 members in Anacortes, initially handled American Cruise Lines line work in 2013 and later stepped aside while the business developed.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape Starts Fall Sailings From New York
Norwegian Bliss follows in November with Caribbean and Bahamas sailings through early April 2027, while Norwegian Luna is due for a Northeast debut.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Gets New Trial in $10.3M Cruise Assault Case
The crew member worked on Carnival Miracle’s cleaning crew, and video recordings covering the storage-closet area were not examined during the FBI investigation.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises Dismisses Lifeguard After Teen Passenger Sex Arrest
The Florida charge is a second-degree felony, and booking records listed bond at seven thousand five hundred dollars while an immigration hold kept him in custody.
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Oceanwide Positions Two Ships in Greenland for 2026 Solar Eclipse
Both ships proceeded into Ofjord, where guests received eclipse-viewing glasses before the eclipse began at about 16:30 local time and reached totality at 17:35.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Reroutes Hawaii Ships as Tropical Storm Lala Nears
The Coast Guard set Port Condition Zulu for Hawaii, Maui and Honolulu counties, with affected ports requiring inspections before reopening after Lala passes.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Corporation Named a Best Employer for Women by Forbes
Daniela Gargiulo joined Carnival Cruise Line as a deck cadet in 2013 and now oversees marine operations, safety and crew leadership aboard Carnival Adventure.
Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas Adds Bahamas Calls From Galveston
Icon of the Seas is scheduled to begin year-round Galveston cruises in mid-August 2027, shortly after Symphony repositions to Fort Lauderdale.
Carnival Cruise Line
Anti-Slavery Chief Urges Australian Standards for Cruise Crews
Introduced as a temporary measure in 1998, the section 11 exemption lets qualifying cruise ships sail between Australian ports without a coastal-trading license.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Appoints First Female Staff Captain to Global Fleet
Gargiulo joined Carnival as a Deck Cadet in 2013 after starting nautical school in Italy at 14, and will oversee marine operations, safety and crew leadership.
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Seven Seas Voyager Opens Northern Europe Season From Southampton
Voyager’s twenty-night Isles of Myth and Magnificence voyage is scheduled roundtrip from Southampton, with fourteen destinations and an overnight in Seydisfjordur.
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Placido Libro to Take Command of Crystal Serenity in 2026
Libro joined Crystal in 2024 as director of maritime affairs and has overseen Crystal Grace development, with plans to captain the newbuild during its 2028 inaugural season.