Longtime Princess Captain Announces Departure After 28 Years

Key Aspects: Captain Gennaro Arma has announced he is leaving Princess Cruises after 28 years with the cruise line. He has not announced a final departure date or what comes next, though he did not characterize his departure as a full retirement. Arma became widely known as captain of Diamond Princess during its COVID-19 quarantine in Japan in 2020, and later helped bring Star Princess into service in 2025. After nearly three decades of service, Captain Gennaro Arma is leaving Princess Cruises. The longtime captain announced his departure from the cruise line in an emotional L...

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