The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Oct 8, 2026Royal Caribbean

BMO Starts Cruise Coverage With Royal Caribbean as Top Pick

The firm gave Royal Caribbean an Outperform rating while assigning Market Perform ratings to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Carnival Corp.

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Oct 8, 2026Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Freedom Prepares to Return as Norfolk Reservations Open

Following a 35-day dry dock in Marseille, the ship is debuting several upgrades as Carnival opens its 2028/2029 season for booking.

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Oct 8, 2026Carnival Cruise Line

Seafarer killed during lift check aboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia

A UK accident report found that the inspection plan was not understood in the same way by those involved.

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Oct 8, 2026

CBP links 87 cruise crew members to alleged child pornography

The agency reported alleged links involving cruise ship personnel, while Norwegian Cruise Line separately canceled eight planned trips amid continued COVID-19 disruptions.

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