The latest at sea

Cruise news, minus the fluff.

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

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management acquires Royal Caribbean shares

An SEC filing shows the institutional investor bought 12,126 shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $3,851,000.

The asset manager purchased 6,002 shares valued at approximately $1,906,000, according to its most recent SEC filing.

The cruise line says novelty items and cabin-door decorations may create hazards, undermine waste-reduction efforts or be removed by crew.

A council-commissioned study will assess the income, benefits and pressures associated with cruise ship visits across the islands.