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Ahoy, cruisers! In this jam-packed edition of The Weekly Helm Report, we’re catching up on two weeks of cruise chaos after Captain Dan and I sailed aboard MSC World America. From hurricanes rerouting ships across every major line to a norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas, the seas have been anything but calm. Norwegian Cruise Line announced sweeping itinerary cancellations and a new loyalty status program, while Carnival revealed two new Excel-class ships and upgrades to Half Moon Cay and Mahogany Bay. Disney teased onboard credits and spooky sailings, MSC launched a seawater-to-glass sustainability initiative and expanded its Guinness World Records entertainment, and Virgin Voyages shook up cruise pricing with its new VoyageFair Choices model. Plus, we share a cruise tip to keep your stateroom germ-free ...