The latest at sea

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Virgin Voyages reroutes Brilliant Lady amid tropical storm forecasts

The seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary replaced three ports while retaining its scheduled October 17 return to Los Angeles.

The ship is returning directly to California and remains scheduled to arrive in Long Beach on October 11.

Ralph McMorris said Galveston should study terms secured by Miami before making a long-term waterfront commitment to the cruise line.

The Alaska capital set a fourth consecutive annual record despite new daily limits on cruise-passenger visits.