The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Holland America opens 2028 Alaska cruise bookings

The program features six ships, voyages of seven to 18 days and new scenic cruising through Nootka Sound.

The 105,000-ton vessel began a 3-day, 2-night sailing without intermediate port calls.

Technical repairs in Vancouver could not be completed in time for the vessel to begin the voyage safely.

Disney Cruise Line’s newly released deployment plans also include New York, Puerto Rico and Panama Canal itinerary changes.