The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Carnival offers onboard credit and reduced deposits in Early Saver promotion

The U.S.-only offer covers eligible cruises through April 2029 and is scheduled to end Sept. 27.

The Coast Guard said Thomas Gigler remained missing after crews searched more than 1,707 square miles off Mexico.

Mark Timothy Grant is seeking about A$22,000 after Royal Caribbean cancelled complimentary cruise bookings and barred him from sailing.

Carnival Adventure’s crew delivered the sporting equipment to Port Vila during a recent South Pacific voyage.