The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

Quick briefs on announcements, ships, destinations, drama, and unusually good fares.

Aug 24, 2026

Federal officers arrest 11 cruise crew members in Boston operation

Authorities boarded Holland America’s Volendam and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway during Operation Tidal Wave.

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Aug 24, 2026

Body recovered during search after Ambition guest reported missing

A search-and-rescue operation was launched after a man was reported overboard east of Arbroath on Friday morning.

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Aug 24, 2026Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings advances fleet modernization plan

The cruise group is pairing new ship orders with five scheduled fleet departures between 2026 and 2028.

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Aug 24, 2026

Ulyssia advances plans for 323-meter residential yacht

The proposed 122-residence vessel is linked to a potential shipbuilding agreement valued at up to $1.5 billion, though no final contract has been signed.

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