The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Holland America Opens 2028 Canada and New England Bookings

Zuiderdam and Volendam will operate voyages from May through October, with departures from five North American ports.

The Maltese-flagged cruise ship arrived from Sharm El-Sheikh and was scheduled to continue to Alexandria.

Royal Caribbean’s second Icon-class ship called at Port Zante during a seven-night Caribbean itinerary.

The 19-night September 2026 sailing was set to transit the Suez Canal and Red Sea en route to Oman.