The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Sep 10, 2026

Cruise itineraries shift toward longer port stays and cultural immersion

A CLIA industry footprint report says 82% of modern cruise passengers favor cultural depth and more time in port over conventional sightseeing circuits.

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Sep 10, 2026Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Marks Michael Bayley’s 45 Years With the Company

Employees held a surprise celebration honoring the cruise line’s president and CEO and his career spanning shipboard and shoreside roles.

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Sep 10, 2026

SeaDream Yacht Club plans SeaDream III for 2029 delivery

The 16,500-gross-ton small ship is scheduled to debut with a maiden voyage from Hong Kong before a christening in Tokyo.

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Sep 10, 2026

Liepāja closes cruise season with seven ship visits

The Latvian port welcomed more than 4,000 cruise passengers and has 11 calls booked for 2027.

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