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SYDNEY, 7 August 2026:\u00a0 <\/strong>A proud new chapter in Carnival Cruise Line\u2019s history was celebrated in Sydney today as Daniela Gargiulo was appointed the global fleet\u2019s first female Staff Captain.<\/p>\n

A special ceremony was held onboard Carnival Adventure<\/em> as Captain Francesco Bencivenga officially welcomed Daniela to be his second-in-command, while the ship was returning to Sydney from the beautiful South Pacific.<\/p>\n

Daniela Gargiulo joined Carnival Cruise Line as a Deck Cadet in 2013, steadily progressing through the ranks by showcasing 13 years of dedicated service, professionalism and leadership.<\/p>\n

Daniela\u2019s passion for the sea began early in life \u2013 at 14 years old she enrolled in a nautical school in Italy, and a lifelong love of the ocean was born.<\/p>\n

She joined Carnival Adventure<\/em> last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis promotion is an incredible honour and I\u2019m extremely proud to be the first woman in Carnival Cruise Line history to be a Staff Captain. Carnival\u2019s career pathways allow men and women wonderful opportunities for a life at sea,\u201d said Daniela.<\/p>\n

“I love working with people from all over the world, from different cultures, and I’m especially excited to be starting this new chapter in my career onboard Carnival Adventure in Australia.”<\/p>\n

Captain Francesco Bencivenga said he was delighted to work alongside Daniela.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Staff Captain, Daniela is my second in charge, overseeing marine operations, safety and crew leadership among many other roles. I am incredibly proud to witness this vital step forward for gender diversification in the maritime industry, opening doors for future generations of female leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carnival Adventure sails year-round from Sydney carrying more than 2,600 guests and 1,100 crew.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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