Carnival Corp.’s Fathom brand, a line that started as offering trips alternating between the Dominican Republic and Cuba, are now combining the two countries in a single itinerary.

It’s all about the destination for many ocean cruisers. So, keeping the product fresh with new destinations to explore is critical. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming maiden calls or first-time ports.

Mr. Torres de Navarra oversees the strategic planning and execution with respect to port development and port-related commercial agreements.

The largest ship sailing from the U.S. to Cuba is now taking bookings — and it’s offering the cheapest price.

Carnival Cruise Line announced Thursday that a new 133,500-ton cruise ship — the third under its Vista class — is on schedule to join the cruise line's fleet by late 2019.

Costa Group has ordered seven new ships by 2021, which will consolidate its leadership position in the European cruise ship sector.