The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

MSC Foundation Outplants 32 Elkhorn Coral Fragments in The Bahamas

The restoration work near Browns Cay brings the Super Coral Reefs Programme’s total number of planted corals to 285.

The 120-passenger Transcend Connect launched the company’s first European river itinerary on August 15.

The cruise line says the 248,663-gross-ton vessel is the world’s largest cruise ship.

The recommendation seeks to protect vulnerable environments while preserving local recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities.