The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Arcadia to leave P&O Cruises for Holland America Line in 2029

The ship’s farewell program includes a 126-night world cruise before a planned dry dock, renovation and rebranding.

A Spanish coastguard helicopter removed the 82-year-old passenger while the cruise ship was sailing in the Atlantic toward Portugal.

The LNG-powered ship will undergo interior outfitting and technical commissioning at Chantiers de l’Atlantique before entering MSC Cruises’ fleet.

Goldman Sachs analysts estimate regional capacity will rise 12 per cent this year as operators add space and redeploy ships.