Authorities in Italy have begun the delicate task or refloating the Costa Concordia in what is being described as one of the biggest maritime salvage operations in history. The vessel hits rocks off the Italian island of Giglio in January 2012 and capsized, killing 32 people.

MSC Cruises announced its November 2015 through April 2016 winter Caribbean itineraries for MSC Divina. Now available for booking, the collection of seven-night Caribbean sailings includes new ports of call and a 10-night cruise visiting Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.

British Virgin Island authorities have announced that $35 Million has been secured to re-develop the current cruise facility and pier in Tortola. the development will total $52 Million and is set to begin this year. In fact construction work may begin this August and is scheduled to be completed by next summer.

The New Jersey state agency that oversees Atlantic City's tourism district says it is hiring a consultant to investigate whether it's worth adding a port for cruise ships to stop there. The idea has been floated by Mayor Don Guardian.

Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd are trying to pique interest with China-centric attractions such as a menu inspired by an ex-president. They are also tapping a national penchant for education with classes ranging from foreign languages to silver service.