The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Holland America plans pickleball tournament at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

The Private Island Invitational is scheduled during a March 2027 Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam.

Anthem, Ovation, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas will cruise from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, with select land packages available.

The ship is repositioning to Miami before scheduled returns to Seattle in 2027 and 2028.

A market report attributed the stock’s 3.2% rise primarily to stronger industry results and indications of solid demand and bookings.