The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Norwegian Cruise Line receives strong sell downgrade

The cruise operator’s latest quarterly earnings exceeded analysts’ consensus estimate, while revenue came in slightly below an analyst estimate.

Italian police responded after a cruise ship spotted a small vessel in distress during a Barcelona-to-Rome voyage.

The investment firm added shares during the second quarter as the cruise company reported revenue growth and provided 2026 earnings guidance.

A report said passengers did not make the expected trip ashore, while the reason for ending the call early remained unconfirmed.