The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Aug 17, 2026

National Geographic Sea Lion earns minimum satisfactory CDC sanitation score

Inspectors recorded 42 deficiencies aboard the 62-guest expedition vessel, including concerns involving food storage and illness-reporting procedures.

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Aug 17, 2026

Three passengers die in reported hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius

Health specialists discussed transmission and quarantine measures as proposed plans called for a medical evaluation in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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Aug 17, 2026Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean shares extend decline to a second day

The stock closed lower Monday but outperformed Walt Disney and Carnival during the session.

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Aug 17, 2026

Two cruise guests arrested after alleged stateroom assault

Brevard County authorities said three passengers, including a 9-year-old child, were struck during a confrontation inside their cabin.

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