This morning the Belize Tourism Board’s cruise director, Valdemar Andrade, via telephone confirmed that three more cruise ships, two from Carnival Cruise Line and one from Royal Caribbean, scheduled to call on Belize today, had to turn back because of unfavorable weather conditions.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that Majesty of the Seas will transfer from its Royal Caribbean International cruise brand to its Pullmantur brand in 2016. Majesty of the Seas' last 3-night sailing for Royal Caribbean International will depart on April 29, 2016.

Louis Cruises is to add a third ship, Celestyal Odyssey, to its Greek fleet to cater for increased customer demand in the Aegean in 2015.

The high-tech ship, called a "leap" forward by Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain, was christened by actress and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, who has served as the ship's godmother for over a year in various capacities.

A small ship by cruise liner standards, the vessel has been described as elegant, timeless and relaxing with spacious cabins and a host of exciting amenities including an Aqua Spa and fully equipped gymnasium.

Cuba is expecting the arrival of more than 200 cruise ships at various ports on the island during the winter season, which will kick off this month and last until April 2015, tourist sector authorities said last week. The season will officially begin on November 21.