The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Philippines advances cruise-port projects as passenger traffic grows

Tourism officials reported 75,000 cruise passengers in the first half, while port investments are moving forward in several destinations.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the workers were processed for removal after agents boarded Volendam and Norwegian Breakaway.

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

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