The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Starboard earns cruise retail award for Celebrity Xcel experience

The company received the Best Cruise Retail Initiative honor at the 2026 Global Travel Retail Awards in Cannes.

Lang & Schwarz listed Royal Caribbean shares at EUR 230.40 at 8:26 a.m. CEST on September 30, 2026, up 0.24% from its prior close.

Princess Plus and Princess Premier will include gratuities for Australian passengers on ships operating in US dollars.

Federal officials linked the arrest to a broader multi-agency operation involving cruise ship employees.