The latest at sea

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Spanish ports receive more than 13.1 million cruise passengers through November

Compiled figures show passenger traffic increased nearly 9.9 percent from January through November 2025 compared with the same period of 2024.

The new four-tier structure divides rewards into spendable Points and status-setting Stars, with an extended first qualifying period.

Gargiulo will serve as second-in-command aboard Carnival Adventure, which operates year-round from Sydney.

The Crystal Cruises vessel made its first Manta call under TPM’s administration while sailing from San Diego to Guayaquil.