Kate McCue becomes first American woman to captain cruise ship

There are hundreds of cruise ships at sea, but only one of them, off the coast of New England, is making waves and history for women. Kate McCue is on her maiden voyage at the helm of the Celebrity Summit. She's leading the 14-day cruise with more than 2,100 passengers and a crew of about 950. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg spoke to the pioneer for a story you'll see only on “CBS This Morning.”

[marjoriesell]

I met her on a 14-day New England/Canada cruise. She is so much fun, so gracious, and even served coffee to passengers. Every boss should be so great!

[colinfranklyn]

I worked with her on the Rhapsody of the Seas in 2013, she is truly an amazing person.

[GregSmith]

What a fantastic life journey!
All the very best, Captain Kate!
⚓️👊🚢

[capnchip]

As a Captain myself, I am very proud of her. She deserves praise. And, I bet she will not abandon ship like that chicken-hearted liar of the Concordia.

[RGVFORSALE]

Just finished 11 nights to the Carribean on the Equinox - and will say without a shadow of a doubt that Captain Kate is THE BEST captain we've ever sailed with. She is just so personable, and approachable - and her daily mind bender quiz's are superb. Celebrity definitely have a serious asset on their hands with Capt Kate.

[victorr.rodriguezmejias]

She is the best. I had the privilege to meet her on one of cruise. On the Celebrity Summit. A very nice person, sociable and friendly. I had a great time. ⚓🛳👍

[pupdoggify]

What would we do without those amazing dads who tell us the magic words..."if you're willing to work hard, you can be anything you want"!

[jamalijack]

Met Captain Kate (and Bug Naked) when she made Celebrity Summit's inaugural call on Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She is an absolute gem!

[AndyCutright]

Wow, she has put in an immense amount of work. Master & Captain. Fantastic.

[leakaderova]

Fake. She cant be captain without parrot and not be at least one legged!

[garywsmith]

I meet with Captain Kate a few years back right she was married and still on vacation she dropped her go pro camera in the water at Peggys Cove, and told me all about drying it out. Loved the Ship cruise with Captain Kate ❤️🌈.

[gerardpoltawsky]

what a great story and she looks and carries herself like a true captain WOW !

[joanganci]

Met her on the Summit; she's great! And had a wonderful cruise to Canada!

[AbangZul]

She looks so much as Sandra Bullock, and sounds like one...
Way to go Captain Kate.

[PinkDiamondQpid]

Yesterday (December 6th), Celebrity Summit made it's inaugural call to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The SVG Tourism Authority interviewed the Captain Kate McCue. Maybe 2 years later in a small island most have never heard about; but no CBS, you're not the only channel we'll see/hear the story!

[williambiggs]

Leadership I respect. I'd love to sail with Capt. McCue.

[tip]

WELL Kate keep up the good work as a Captain you rock

[stevegrimes]

Kate is the hardest working captain. She has a youtube channel that is full of fascinating content. As a woman, she had to be 10x better than other men for the job...

[SpaceCommand]

*WELL DONE CAPTAIN!!* . To be honest, in all of my YouTube watching videos, and Family & Friends going on Cruises, I've never come across a Female Captain before. Awesome Job!!

[MonikPaiva]

This is my biggest dream! Working on it.. takes time, but God will make it worthy! Shes like THE DIVA of my life now! hehe