The latest at sea

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Holland America plans Magnolia Bakery offering for Caribbean cruises

The cruise line will introduce the bakery’s Banana Pudding at sea while celebrating an anniversary for RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.

Carnival’s fleet refresh will also move Cunard’s Queen Anne to P&O Cruises.

The program will bring guest chefs to itineraries in the Mediterranean, Pacific and East Asia.

The trial is planned for the ship’s October 10, 2026 Eastern Caribbean departure from Port Canaveral.