The latest at sea

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EFG International acquires Royal Caribbean shares

A securities filing shows the firm purchased 51,169 shares valued at approximately $16,248,000 during the second quarter.

Capacity improvements in Kingstown are being paired with efforts to position Port Elizabeth as a complementary call for small and luxury ships.

A report described the act as the highlight of the show during an appearance on the cruise ship Arcadia.

The policies will apply to qualifying new bookings made from September 2, 2026, for sailings beginning in 2027.