The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Analysts Maintain Hold View on Norwegian Cruise Line Shares

Bernstein set an $18.00 target, while Mizuho Securities assigned a $17.00 target after downgrading the stock.

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority listed 56 cruise ship arrivals for September after recording 68 in August.

The cruise company’s stock declined 3.1% as investors weighed higher oil prices, recent debt financing and booking pressures on selected itineraries.

The move from a Junior Suite to a Two-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite raised the reported booking total from about $3,800 to roughly $10,000.