Man Passes Away in Pool on Marella Cruise in Italy
- An 83-year-old Scottish man died of natural causes aboard Marella Voyager while on a cruise in Italy.
- Italian authorities conducted an investigation and confirmed there was no foul play, clearing the ship to continue its Mediterranean itinerary.
- Passenger fatalities on cruise ships are not uncommon given the tens of millions who sail annually.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Changes at the Top as Norwegian Cruise Line President Steps Down
- David J. Herrera has exited Norwegian Cruise Line after serving as president since April 2023.
- Harry Sommer, president and CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has stepped in as interim president of the brand.
- The change comes as Norwegian Cruise Line is poised to launch its 21st ship and expand and enhance its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Disabled Boat Nearly Collides With Cruise Ship in Tampa Bay
- Two guests passed away in separate drowning incidents at Celebration Key on Friday, August 15, 2025.
- Both Mardi Gras and Carnival Elation were in port, and one guest was from each vessel.
- Carnival Cruise Line is providing support to the impacted families at this tragic time.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Cruise Guests Charged With Using Fraudulent Gift Cards to Pay For Sailing
- Two cruise guests were charged with using fraudulent gift cards to book a cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise. A third suspect, who did not cruise, also faces charges.
- US Customs and Border Protection agents arrested the two cruisers when Carnival Sunrise returned to her base at PortMiami on August 18, 2025.
- There were no impacts to the ship’s debarkation, and the vessel departed on schedule for her next Caribbean voyage.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Falling Forklift Damages Cruise Ship at Greek Port
- In an unusual incident, a forklift rolled off the pier and into a cruise ship that was docked in Corfu, Greece.
- It’s not clear which cruise ship was hit, but Viking Sea, AIDAblu, and MSC Fantasia were all present at the time.
- Thankfully, the damage was only superficial and there was no significant impact to cruising operations for the ship or for the busy port.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Double Drowning Tragedy Strikes Carnival’s Celebration Key
- Two guests passed away in separate drowning incidents at Celebration Key on Friday, August 15, 2025.
- Both Mardi Gras and Carnival Elation were in port, and one guest was from each vessel.
- Carnival Cruise Line is providing support to the impacted families at this tragic time.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
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