The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Oct 17, 2026Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages reroutes Brilliant Lady from Mexican Riviera

The October 17 cruise retained its planned duration but shifted to ports in California and Ensenada as Hurricane Trudy threatened Mexico’s Pacific coast.

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Oct 17, 2026Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line outlines smaller ship class in fleet expansion

Three approximately 100,000-gross-ton vessels are planned as the cruise line targets a 13-ship fleet by 2030.

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Oct 17, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line tops sixth World Cruise Awards

Icon of the Seas, DP World Mina Rashid and destinations including Abu Dhabi and Vietnam also received honors at the Jamaica ceremony.

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Oct 17, 2026Royal Caribbean

Video shows confrontation aboard Royal Caribbean ship

The vessel, timing and any response by shipboard security remain unclear, according to a report about the circulating footage.

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