A strengthening Tropical Storm Chantal has forced two Carnival ships to alter itineraries. The line says the 2,974-passenger Carnival Liberty today skipped a visit to St. Thomas due to the storm's approach and instead made a stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico that originally had been scheduled for Wednesday.

Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers has announced new ports, new destinations and new itineraries for 2014 on board the line’s three head-turning sailing ships, Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper. In February 2014, Star Flyer will operate a maiden season in Cuba, returning to the island for second season from November 2013.

Holland America has announced plans for another epic cruise from Florida to South America and back. The 68-day sailing will kick off in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 5, 2014.

After recently announcing their unmatched cruise offerings – the first to completely circumnavigate Cuba – Cuba Cruise has just released details on each stop of their sailing featuring ports and excursions never before offered by a cruise-line or tour company in a single sailing.