British Virgin Island authorities have announced that $35 Million has been secured to re-develop the current cruise facility and pier in Tortola. the development will total $52 Million and is set to begin this year. In fact construction work may begin this August and is scheduled to be completed by next summer.

The New Jersey state agency that oversees Atlantic City's tourism district says it is hiring a consultant to investigate whether it's worth adding a port for cruise ships to stop there. The idea has been floated by Mayor Don Guardian.

Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd are trying to pique interest with China-centric attractions such as a menu inspired by an ex-president. They are also tapping a national penchant for education with classes ranging from foreign languages to silver service.

Royal Caribbean Cruises is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and establishing an office in Hong Kong, augmenting the cruise company’s already established Chinese offices in Beijing and Shanghai.

Dredging work on Bermuda’s shipping channels could begin as early as this year, according to Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell. He said the Government was also looking at less invasive modification options to Town Cut to bring a cruise ship back to St George’s.