Carnival became the first cruise line to embark 100m passengers since its maiden voyage in 1972.

Among plans to strengthen its cruise business, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines appointed high-level cruise veteran Tony Kaufman as senior executive advisor.

Explora Journeys appointed Norbert Stiekema CCO and Vanessa Vollmann head of people, with both based at the line’s Geneva headquarters and reporting to Explora CEO Michael Ungerer.

Global Ports Holding appointed long-time Carnival veteran Erika Tache as VP business development for shorex and landside, to work closely with the chairman’s office to develop the company's commercial business.

Azamara President Carol Cabezas told students considering a career in cruising, ‘Passion and perseverance: we can teach you the rest’ during a webinar that saw cruise industry figures express their enthusiasm for new talent.

When Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony begin their inaugural seasons later this year, the classic Umi Uma by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar will be back, as well.

Cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards paid a visit to P&O Cruises' Arvia in St. John's on Saturday as the ship wrapped its Antigua homeporting season.

Carnival Cruise Line's Jeremy Schiller is moving to sister brands Seabourn/Holland America Line as CFO.

Clem Galindo, most recently with Virgin Voyages, returned to Royal Caribbean International as senior manager, international corporate, incentive and charter sales.

Welbilt appointed Anthony Mauboussin, who most recently spent eight years as head of culinary operations & development at Viking, as marine brand ambassador.