Staffing and recruiting challenges come as no surprise to anyone working in the cruise industry as it rebuilds from the pandemic shock and shutdown. But while the layoffs and furloughs are now largely in the past, companies face new issues.
Cunard capped the occupancies on some Europe and Alaska voyages aboard two ships due to crew shortages.
Royal Caribbean Group plans to provide thousands of job opportunities to the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
Capt. Hernan Zini, a highly respected Royal Caribbean Group veteran who brought out Allure of the Seas then held key roles shoreside, is leaving.