Carnival Corporation & plc celebrated the opening of its new Amber Cove cruise port in the Dominican Republic with a grand opening ceremony.

As part of a $300-million brand development initiative, Holland America Line is planning exciting improvements to its top staterooms with new furnishings, décor, amenities and upgrades.

The Port Authority of Acapulco has announced that it expects to see a robust uptick to 32,000 passengers this coming season thanks to its efforts to rebuild the cruise traffic.

Thomson Discovery will be homeported in Barbados for winter 2016/17, Thomson Cruises has announced, with a new “no sea day” Caribbean itinerary.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced its 2016-17 Winter Collection, and one trip gaining traction with travelers is a 71-night voyage around South America.

Norwegian Cruise Line is moving into the China cruise market with plans for a purpose-built Breakaway Plus class ship, set for launch in 2017.