The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Margaritaville at Sea launches limited Labor Day promotion

The offer applies to new reservations on select sailings, while separate benefits remain available to eligible travelers through Heroes Sail Free.

The inaugural voyage carried more than 2,700 passengers and was due to return to Tianjin without making an intermediate port call.

Larger and newer MSC ships offer the widest range of activities, with features varying by vessel.

The first of five planned Sonata Class ships has moved to a fitting-out berth at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard.