The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

MSC World Asia completes final sea trials before November delivery

The LNG-powered World Class ship is scheduled to enter service with a seven-night Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona on 4 December 2026.

The new Travelmarvel ship has capacity for 124 guests in 62 cabins and offers itineraries departing from Luxor.

The cruise executive traced his career from port agency work in Barcelona to his first sailing as a passenger and his first Seatrade Cruise event.

The cruise company’s stock outperformed the broader U.S. market on September 11, 2026, as the S&P 500 declined about 0.5%.