The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Voyager of the Seas slated for Asia-Pacific deployment in 2028

Royal Caribbean plans sailings from Brisbane, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong as peak-period fares remain elevated.

Cruise vessels carried 165,340 passengers to destinations including Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan and Palawan.

The cruise line’s revamped loyalty program adds spending-based rewards, two-year status periods and four membership tiers.

Seven cruises ranging from seven to 14 days have opened for booking, with departures scheduled in December 2027.