The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

Quick briefs on announcements, ships, destinations, drama, and unusually good fares.

Carnival appoints Daniela Gargiulo as fleet’s first female Staff Captain

The cruise line marked the appointment in Sydney on Aug. 5 with a ceremony aboard Carnival Adventure.

Carnival Cruise Line and Jotun are testing a remotely operated system designed to inspect and clean the ship’s underwater surfaces.

The ship is scheduled to debut from Amsterdam in summer 2028, with bookings opening in August 2026.

The updated travel advisor rewards platform adds a refreshed GoCCL.com experience, limited-time double points and new branded catalog items.