The '2012 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships', released on 1 October, has listed SeaDream I and SeaDream II as the top two 'Boutique Ships' for the year.

For the first time in Disney Cruise Line history, the company has added a second voyage to Hawaii in 2012.

Fincantieri celebrated the launch of Carnival Cruise Lines' newest flagship at their Monfalcone shipyard last week, complete with traditional coin ceremony for good luck.

More than 310,000 passengers will sail through Australian waters on board a Carnival Australia ship this summer, making the 2011-2012 season the largest one yet for the company.

The 700-passenger Seven Seas Voyager emerged from drydock earlier this week complete with renovated suites and public areas.

Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Jade into dry dock this northern hemisphere autumn as part of their commitment to continually enhance their fleet.

The first of Norwegian's 'Project Breakaway' ships is underway at the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg Germany with the first piece of steel cut.

Akademic Sergey Vavilov will join Akademik Ioffe as the second polar expedition vessel for One Ocean Expeditions next November.

Variety Cruises will be funding the construction of a school in Lamin Koto village on the Gambia River as part of its new philanthropic initiative.

Norwegian's newest ships are no longer nameless with the cruise line announcing the winning entries of their 'Cruising for Names' contest held in conjunction with USA Today.

The balance of stateroom designs for Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have recently been unveiled, blending the form and function of the line's Jewel class ships with the modern design touches onboard Norwegian Epic.

The Voyages of Discovery fleet is set to increase with the addition of mv Voyager launching in November 2012.

Whittling down the record-breaking 230,000 entries received over a four-week period, Norwegian has selected the five finalists in its ‘Cruising for Names’ contest held in conjunction with USA Today.

The third in MSC Cruises’ Fantasia class, Divina was floated out of dry dock B at the STX Europe ship yard in Saint-Nazaire, France on 3 September.

The final building block was positioned on Disney Fantasy last weekend at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

Aurora Expeditions’ ice-strengthened passenger vessel, Akademik Shokalskiy has completed her inaugural voyage through Russia’s North East Passage, arriving in Anadyr on 5 September.

The largest cruise ships sailing the seven seas will be accommodated by a new USD$60 million terminal in Port Canaveral, Florida.

The mv Minerva will experience a multi-million pound upgrade later this year with a focus on improving the ship's efficiency, maneuverability, comfort and environmental performance.

The Amazon is Back by Popular Demand

Carnival and Royal Caribbean were forced to leave nearly 450 passengers in San Juan last Sunday 21 August when the local port authority ordered the vessels’ departure to avoid Hurricane Irene.

Itineraries cover Hong Kong and popular destinations in China and Asia Free Airfare with 2-for-1 and “Book Now Savings” Offered

The countdown is on for Celebrity Cruises’ first ship to hit Australian waters this November.

Fans of country singer and The Voice judge, Blake Shelton will be able to experience a once off seven-day haven of country-style entertainment on board the Norwegian Jewel.

Glenmere Mansion Awarded Many Honors in First Grand Opening Year