Destination cruise specialist Voyages of Discovery returns to the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon River and Machu Picchu this spring on voyages that will showcase the regions’ amazing biodiversity and culture.

Holland America Line’s 1,258-passenger Veendam on November 18 hosted a celebration marking the line’s 25 years of operations from the port of Tampa.

MSC Cruises will be bringing two state -of-the-art ships -including one of its newest- to Fort Lauderdale for an exciting 2008-2009 Caribbean season that features seven itineraries, 16 enchanting ports and the line’s first call in Bermuda.

Cruise West, the leading small-ship cruise line, is offering guests the chance to stave off winter chills with distinctive itineraries to Mexico’s Sea of Cortes.

The Massachusetts Port Authority’s said the new 10-year agreement between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and the Government of Bermuda will continue to fuel the growth of Boston as a cruise ship destination.

Costa will be giving away diamond necklaces from Diamonds International on every sailing departing from Fort Lauderdale during its 2007-2008 Caribbean season. Each week, a winner will be randomly selected and presented with a necklace from the captain on the last night of the cruise during the “Roman Bacchanal” festivities.