The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Vancouver cruise traffic rises as Canada Place plans shore power expansion

About 1.4 million passengers and 358 cruise ships visited the port between February and October.

The fourth Wish-class ship is scheduled for 29 inaugural-season Caribbean and Bahamas sailings through May 2028.

The tourism authority is inviting local businesses to register for selected cruise ship visits in 2026 and 2027.

Passenger numbers are expected to reach 28,000 in 2026, while advance bookings and available capacity are rising for 2027.