A little more comes for the ferry operators and cruise lines while sailing between U.S. and Cuba. They do not have to file for approval each time they operate on the broader latitude.

Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Mobile, Alabama have announced a year-long series of four- and five-day cruises to Mexico.

They will be focused on metropolitan cities, quaint villages, less-visited islands and up-and-coming destinations of South America and the Caribbean.

Jamaica stakeholders have recently called for cruise ship port development in new areas along the island’s coast.

While still awaiting approval from Cuban authorities, Carnival Corp.’s new Fathom brand is proceeding with plans to sail to the island nation starting in the spring.

For anyone who has ever taken a cruise and didn’t want it to end, Cunard Line is offering a unique opportunity to sail around the world on 132-day or 120-day voyages.