The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Carnival to move two Australia-based ships to North America

Carnival Adventure and Carnival Luminosa will leave the Australian market in 2028, while two other ships remain on year-round schedules.

Cruise updates also include an Antarctica sailing review and a comparison of Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras.

Royal Caribbean was scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, 2026.

The Deck 8 venue combines a multicourse tasting menu, paired drinks and entertainment for a limited number of guests.