The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Oct 11, 2026Margaritaville at Sea

Margaritaville at Sea launches unlimited cruise membership

The program starts at $2,499 for two adults and covers eligible sailings through Dec. 31, 2027.

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Oct 11, 2026

Cruise passenger rescued alive off Greece after nearly a day at sea

A freighter crew located the 44-year-old woman after spotting the flashing light on her lifebelt southwest of Zakynthos, according to the Coast Guard.

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Oct 10, 2026

Carnival Miracle opens Panama Canal’s 2026-2027 cruise season

More than 220 cruise transits are scheduled between October 2026 and May 2027.

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Oct 10, 2026Royal Caribbean

Icon of the Seas scheduled to homeport in Galveston in 2027

Royal Caribbean’s Texas deployment will pair weeklong Icon-class itineraries with shorter cruises aboard Liberty of the Seas.

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