The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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Jefferies upgrades Royal Caribbean and lifts price target

Analyst David Katz cited the company’s strategic 50% acquisition of Sandals Resorts and increased the price target to $330 from $305.

The brokerage raised its price target and 2027 net-yield growth estimate following Royal Caribbean’s planned resort investment.

Ports in Galveston, New Orleans and Tampa remained open, while the cruise line reported no expected Long Beach impact.

The new Disney cruise ship is scheduled to offer four- and five-night voyages from Port Everglades, with general bookings opening October 19.