The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Sep 30, 2026Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Reports Continued Debt-Reduction Activity

Supplied financial information places the cruise company’s debt-to-equity ratio at approximately one point eight, with its current and quick ratios below one.

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Sep 30, 2026MSC Cruises

MSC World Atlantic Reaches First Water Milestone in France

The fourth World Class vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2027 with Caribbean itineraries.

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Sep 30, 2026

Viking takes delivery of Viking Sekhmet in Cairo

The 82-guest river ship will operate the cruise line’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary in Egypt.

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Sep 30, 2026Royal Caribbean

Mediterranean cruise traveler highlights summer heat during two sailings

Two Royal Caribbean voyages from Spain offered independent port exploration in Italy and France, but high temperatures disrupted some plans.

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