The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Aug 28, 2026Virgin Voyages

Valiant Lady ends Virgin Voyages’ five-year Portsmouth run

The cruise line has no plans to return to its UK home port within the next two years, although an executive left open the possibility of a future comeback.

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Aug 28, 2026

Ha Long Bay light show features 72 cruise ships

The programme combined illuminated vessels, sound performances and onboard fireworks on a circular route through the heritage site.

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Aug 28, 2026

WHO suspects rare close-contact hantavirus spread aboard MV Hondius

The agency assessed the threat to the wider public as low as medical evacuations and disembarkation planning continued.

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Aug 28, 2026Margaritaville at Sea

Margaritaville at Sea plans Galveston service from 2027

A port agreement calls for weekly Friday sailings from Cruise Terminal 28 beginning in October 2027.

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