Robert McGillivray

Robert has been involved in the cruise industry since January 2007. He joined his first ship, the Seabourn Pride. Robert started his cruise career as a bar-waiter and worked his way up to being a corporate trainer for the same luxury cruise line. Robert has worked as a Hotel Director onboard several different cruise ships worldwide. Find out more about us here.

Royal Caribbean to Resume Cruises From Baltimore After Bridge Collapse

Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas will be the first cruise ship to sail from Baltimore following the collapse of the Key Bridge in March 2024.

Carnival Completes Rollout of Fleetwide Starlink Connectivity

Guests can now enjoy Starlink internet across more than 90 cruise ships operating under the Carnival Corporation flag.

Cruise Ship Rescues Three Sailors Adrift at Sea After Mayday Call

Three sailors have been rescued by a cruise ship while adrift in the Pacific Ocean near New Caledonia, following a breakdown.

US Air Force Makes Long-Range Airlift From Carnival Cruise Ship

The US Air Force performed a spectacular medivac from a Carnival cruise ship, using two helicopters and two aircraft to save a passenger's life.

Holland America Line Enters Long-Term Biofuel Test Project

Holland America Line has started a second, more extensive test of biofuels, to be used during the cruises to Norway's Unesco World Heritage Fjords.

Philippines Goes All-In on Cruises to Welcome Record Passenger Numbers

Perhaps the most underrated cruise destination in Asia is going all in on building up its cruise infrastructure, welcoming 300,000 guests in 2024.

Cruise Passenger Arrested In Grand Turk During Security Checkpoint

One cruise passenger has been arrested in Grand Turk on suspicion of bringing illegal items into the country. He could face 12 years in jail.

Amsterdam Confirms Plan to Halve River Cruises

Amsterdam City Council confirms a plan to halve river cruise arrivals by 2028 to reduce tourism-related congestion and pollution.

Icelandic Port Implements Daily Cruise Passenger Limits

Authorities in Isafjordur, Iceland, are setting daily cruise passenger limits due to local infrastructure not being able to cater to the increase in calls.
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