The latest at sea

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Princess Cruises wraps up Alaska trade roadshow in Australia

Close to 300 travel advisors reportedly attended events across five Australian cities focused on the cruise line’s Alaska program.

The cruise line is promoting sailings across seven regions as MSC World Asia prepares for its Western Mediterranean debut in December 2026.

The ship remained docked in Vancouver for days as technicians worked to resolve a technical problem.

The late-2026 ship will introduce the cruise line’s first salt room and private in-suite gym.