The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Explora Journeys recommends ocean-front suites and varied Caribbean itineraries

The privately owned luxury lifestyle travel brand of the MSC Group suggests pairing well-known Caribbean ports with more secluded destinations.

A nor’easter and a hurricane led to late schedule adjustments, affecting guests’ return plans.

The Vista Class ship will increase the cruise line’s fleet to 12 vessels and add capacity for more than 2,000 guests.

Dock reservations through year-end point to 349 cruise ship calls, according to the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.