The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Aug 20, 2026

Taiwan expects record cruise arrivals in 2026

An estimated 605 cruise ships are projected to bring 1.19 million visitors to Taiwan this year, while ports officials expand efforts to develop the sector.

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Aug 20, 2026MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises updates Winter 2027/2028 deployments

MSC World Europa will remain in the Western Mediterranean, while MSC World Asia will operate South Caribbean itineraries.

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Aug 20, 2026

Toulouse cruise passenger released after mistaken detention in Palermo

Fingerprint checks established that the 44-year-old was not the person sought under a European arrest warrant.

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Aug 20, 2026

Royal Caribbean Cancels Select 2027 Sailings Amid Asia-Pacific Expansion

Navigator of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas will shift to new deployments in Asia and Australia.

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