The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Royal Caribbean sets seven-ship Europe program as investment plans advance

The cruise group’s 2028-29 deployment includes a year-round European role for Rhapsody of the Seas, alongside broader corporate developments.

The cruise ship was in Hustadvika when an engine failure left it drifting in the direction of land.

Rupert Pinder urged greater focus on visitor spending and more transparency in tourism expenditure data.

Carnival Adventure and Carnival Luminosa will leave the market, while Carnival Encounter and Carnival Splendor will remain.