The latest at sea

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

Princess Cruises sets deployments and booking changes through 2039

Plans cover Japan, Alaska, Celebration Key, a world cruise, eclipse voyages and the new Voyager Class.

The P&O ship began the season with an 11-hour call at Funchal during a round-trip voyage from Southampton.

Attendance will be capped at 125 as the conference examines preparedness, sustainability and the green transition.

The LNG-powered ship is scheduled for delivery in November following finishing work in Saint-Nazaire.