Tapping into Jennifer Lopez's role as chief entertainment and lifestyle officer, Virgin Voyages is offering a cruise focused on women and entrepreneurship.

Explora I Capt. Serena Melani is adamant about making cruising more accessible to women and people of varied cultures.

Royal Caribbean Group appointed Maersk veteran Palle Laursen to a newly created position, EVP marine, centralizing global and brand marine functions under him.

Alfonso Robles, an executive with experience across a range of cruise companies, joined Windstar Cruises as VP finance.

Riverside Luxury Cruises appointed former AmaWaterways National Sales Manager Jon Knight as its head of sales UK & Ireland.

With Sun Princess one year away from its debut, Princess Cruises announced the senior officers for the ship's inaugural season.

Robyn Fink joined Crystal as director of communications and events.

Explora Journeys CEO Michael Ungerer is eager to see more luxury hospitality brands break into the cruise industry, is enthused by what the Middle East region has to offer and sees more opportunity ahead.

Ponant tapped a seasoned naval officer, Patrick Augier, as general secretary, succeeding Charles Gravatte.

Katie Malone joined P&O Cruises Australia as marketing director.