The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Holland America outlines 2026 holiday programme and promotion

Fleetwide celebrations will feature seasonal dining and entertainment, with savings and added benefits available for eligible bookings.

The ship will skip Le Havre and spend additional time in A Coruña during its revised sailing from Southampton.

The October-to-May programme has more than 220 scheduled cruise ship transits, including 39 Neopanamax passages.

Two proposals pair long-term leases with floating dock plans and efforts to increase cruise passenger traffic.