Tobago’s cruise sector is slated for a major boost next year when Carnival returns to the island. The cruise giant will be visiting the island as part of some of its longer Caribbean itineraries that include Eastern Caribbean destinations like Dominica, Martinique and Grenada.

Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced that it has started building a fourth ship to add to its fleet of graceful square-riggers; its first new-build since the launch of Royal Clipper in July 2000. The new ship will technically be a five-mast square rigger, weighing 8,770 tons and powered by more than 6,350 sq. m of sails.

Costa Cruises has announced Costa Deliziosa will reposition to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the winter 2015-2016 season and sail a 10-night itinerary with calls throughout the eastern and western Caribbean.

Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced a new seven-night Cádiz, Spain, to Lisbon, Portugal, itinerary on the Tere Moana.

Celebrity Cruises said it will add an overnight stay to the itinerary of Caribbean cruises of 10 days or longer, starting in January 2016. The decision affects 43 cruises, said Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior vice president of sales, trade support and services.

In the fall of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York for a limited time with sailings to the Bahamas that include a visit to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.