Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line has appointed its first-ever female Staff Captain. Italian native Daniela Gargiulo will serve under Captain Francesco Bencivenga on Carnival Adventure. Her appointment represents a growing shift towards more equitable gender diversity in the cruise industry. Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating a historic maritime milestone. On August 5, 2026, the cruise line appointed its first-ever female Staff Captain in Sydney, Australia. Former First Officer Jr. Daniela Gargiulo was appointed to the role in a special ceremony aboard the 108,865 gross-ton C...
Carnival Cruise Line Appoints Its First-Ever Female Staff Captain
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Aug 7, 2026 • 1 month ago
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