Despite the popular notion that seven-day Caribbean cruises have become a cookie-cutter commodity, some less-familiar products in the market actually cut against that stereotype.

Despite the popular notion that seven-day Caribbean cruises have become a cookie-cutter commodity, some less-familiar products in the market actually cut against that stereotype.

Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany says it has a “pre-contract” from Celebrity Cruises (Miami), a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, for a fifth 122,000-gross-ton Solstice Class.

Silversea Cruises said on Monday that its new expedition ship, the former World Discoverer II, will be renamed HSH Prince Albert II, in tribute to Prince Albert of Monaco. The ship will be dedicated to the “exploration and conservation of the planet’s oceans, wildlife and indigenous cultures,” according to a written release.

Norwegian Cruise Line has completed many new enhancements as part of its Partnership 2.0 initiative announced in December. The initiative was first put in place with a focus on strengthening ties with the travel agent community.

Holland America Line will award a three-day Bahamas cruise to travel sellers who book and deposit at least five new staterooms on any cruise departing after May 1. Agents who do so will receive a free verandah stateroom on the Westerdam’s three-day Bahamas cruise departing April 19 from Fort Lauderdale. Bookings must be made by April 1. The cruise visits Nassau and Half Moon Cay, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.