The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Aug 17, 2026

Health experts outline norovirus risks for cruise passengers

Closed spaces, shared facilities and longer journeys can increase the likelihood of transmission at sea, according to Australian health authorities and researchers.

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Aug 17, 2026Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Partners With Archer Roose Wines

The canned wine brand co-founded by Elizabeth Banks is included in Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.

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Aug 17, 2026

French passenger from MV Hondius tests positive for Andes hantavirus

The traveler was among five French nationals medically evacuated from the cruise ship and placed in strict isolation after arriving in France.

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Aug 17, 2026Royal Caribbean

Appeals court revives Royal Caribbean 401(k) fiduciary case

An Eleventh Circuit panel reversed a summary judgment ruling and returned the ERISA lawsuit to the lower court.

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