Royal Caribbean International has announced a new, $30 million renovation project for Jewel of the Seas. The newly refreshed ship will set sail in April 2016, offering Mediterranean cruises from Rome through October.

MSC Cruises is to dock a second ship in Havana next year as it looks to gain a lead in the race for Cuban tourism and build on its investment in new ships.
Royal Caribbean has announced Broadway’s hit musical Grease will be debuting on its newest ship Harmony of the Seas, which launches in Europe in May 2016.

Azamara Club Cruises has announced more details on The World Journey, a 102 day world cruise itinerary onboard the Azamara Journey.

Viking Ocean Cruises said its first sailings in North America and the Caribbean will occur from September 2016 to February 2017.

Oceania Cruises is expanding its renowned culinary enrichment program for the upcoming Caribbean season by adding new curriculum to The Culinary Center and new Culinary Discovery Tours.