Cuba has become the “anthem” for many cruise lines, eager to find new port calls for been-there, done-that Caribbean cruisers. In addition, the lines are clearly salivating over potential new destinations that are so close to the big cruise ports in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

A passenger aboard Royal Caribbean International's Grandeur of the Seas was airlifted to a nearby hospital Friday after experiencing a medical emergency.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has released a request for proposals for cruise development consultation services and hopes to sign a contract around Oct. 1.

Trinidad and Tobago is reporting significant growth in cruise tourism, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The country received 44,949 cruise passengers in the first six months of 2015.

Celebrity Cruises is bringing more of the Caribbean to holidaymakers with ‘Evenings around the World’ shore excursions, with 14 new, unique experiences after sunset.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) might move into the China market sooner than expected and also has applied for permission to operate to Cuba.