The latest at sea
Quick briefs on announcements, ships, destinations, drama, and unusually good fares.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are emphasizing earlier demand and price management.
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Members can match status across three brands and choose Crown & Anchor points on eligible sister-brand sailings, while benefits remain brand-specific.
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A travel enthusiast described suggestive hot-tub behavior, while an intimacy coach shared footage from a seminar space known as the red room.
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The unconfirmed report comes as U.S. Customs and Border Protection says a broader operation has resulted in 87 cruise crew removals in Boston since mid-August.
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