The latest at sea

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Disney Wish to Sail Seven Manhattan Voyages in 2027

The New York program will follow the ship’s first European season and include Bermuda, Atlantic Canada and a San Juan repositioning cruise.

The ship opened a season of Vietnam and South Korea itineraries from Shekou Cruise Homeport, including a nine-day regional sailing.

A traveler reported paying about $3,800 for a weeklong sailing while opting against an ocean-view balcony quoted above $6,000.

A Carnival Luminosa passenger reported paying $11.56 for a 12-pack of Diet Coke before sailing, compared with the ship’s listed per-can price.