The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Royal Caribbean shares rise 6.31% amid interest in planned Sandals investment

The cruise company’s stock gained $15.32 as investors focused on its planned $3 billion travel and leisure expansion.

The bank moved the cruise company from neutral to buy and established a $330.00 price target.

Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship is scheduled to begin Port Canaveral service in May 2027.

Carnival reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue, record net income and higher customer deposits.