The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Madeira court orders sealed-bid sale of cruise ship Funchal

The 1961-built vessel is being auctioned during the liquidation of its last owner, Teamson, with a minimum bid of €802,354.

A new joint venture would give the cruise company a 50% interest in the Caribbean resort operator.

The regional cruise association is planning a new annual season-opening event in Toronto for May 2027.

Sirena is set to become Ambella and launch German-language cruises from Bremerhaven and Kiel in 2028.