The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Carnival stays focused on cruises as Royal Caribbean moves into resorts

Carnival executives said the company does not plan to follow Royal Caribbean Group into the all-inclusive resort sector.

The cruise operator reported record customer deposits, though its stock remained lower for the year.

The five-month pilot removed 977 metric tons of seaweed before it reached the Mexican destination’s coastline.

The cruise company posted about $1.9 billion in net income while highlighting fuel-efficiency gains amid higher fuel costs.