In an effort to simplify the cancellation process, Royal Caribbean International will now require passengers who book voyages with the cruise line to cancel the trip farther out then previously mandated.

While design plans, ship names and itineraries are still in development, the company said the Walt Disney Imagineering team is working on new innovations that be unique to the Disney cruise experience.

Group IST, which offers a seven-night, sail-around people-to-people program in Cuba aboard its two Panorama sailing yachts, has cut prices on its shoulder and low-season departures and will add a third vessel for the November 2016-April 2017 season, according to CEO Michael Goren.

Carlos PenaVega, the actor, singer and loyal Royal Caribbean cruise-goer is setting his sights on the spring when he will further his connection to the beloved musical and film Grease, this time for its debut on the Royal Caribbean stage.

Royal Caribbean International has announced the schedule for its 2017 Alaska cruise season, including two new 12-night cruisetours.

In preparation for its Space Coast debut this spring, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of exciting dining and bar innovations.