A port now used mostly for ships carrying sand and gravel for Riviera Maya construction projects is set to become a new home for Carnival Cruise Line ships. Carnival calls Calica "the newest gateway to the Yucatan Peninsula."

Azamara Club Cruises cancelled the April 12 departure of the Azamara Quest from Singapore as the vessel will need to undergo repairs after a March 30 engine room fire.

Royal Caribbean presented a plan to Uruguay authorities of an exclusive terminal for their ships at the port of Montevideo, which would include a hotel and would involve a total investment of 40 million dollars.

Paul Gauguin Cruises unveiled the 2013 itineraries for its second ship -- the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana -- which will offer voyages in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.