The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Royal Caribbean acquiring half of Sandals and Beaches Resorts

The cruise company is expanding into all-inclusive resorts through a $3 billion transaction.

Eligible new bookings for departures from September 26, 2026, may receive savings based on cruise length and cabin category.

Crews are cutting the roughly 60-tonne vessel into sections as authorities restrict heavy vehicles over the bridge.

The cruise company’s casino division will meet prospective shipboard employees in Brașov on October 9 and 10, 2026.