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Welcome aboard the latest Weekly Helm Report, where this week’s cruise news is anything but smooth sailing. Carnival stirs the waters with a new loyalty overhaul, while several ships—Epic, Edge, Seascape, and Westerdam—break free from their moorings thanks to wild weather. Virgin Voyages leans into AI-driven mermaids (yes, really), Disney trims deposits, and Margaritaville at Sea raises a toast to one year of Islander sailings. From stormy surprises to sunny celebrations, we’ve charted the biggest cruise headlines so you don’t have to. Let’s set sail.
By Stephanie LynnWelcome aboard the latest Weekly Helm Report, where this week’s cruise news is anything but smooth sailing. Carnival stirs the waters with a new loyalty overhaul, while several ships—Epic, Edge, Seascape, and Westerdam—break free from their moorings thanks to wild weather. Virgin Voyages leans into AI-driven mermaids (yes, really), Disney trims deposits, and Margaritaville at Sea raises a toast to one year of Islander sailings. From stormy surprises to sunny celebrations, we’ve charted the biggest cruise headlines so you don’t have to. Let’s set sail.