The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Images Attributed to Celebrity Cruises Brochure Stir Online Debate

Reddit users disputed whether allegedly AI-generated cruise imagery is deceptive or simply a newer form of idealized travel advertising.

The cruise company’s stock gained 0.46%, while major calendars showed no confirmed company-specific event for September 14, 2026.

Explora Journeys’ all-suite luxury ship is scheduled to visit Singapore, Japan and Vietnam during an upcoming Asia deployment.

Cruise activity supported more than 22,000 Australian jobs in 2024-25, but industry economic output declined year over year.