Norwegian Cruise Line has placed St. Kitts’ Port Zante, on the itineraries of its 93,000-ton Norwegian Gem, the 153,000-ton Norwegian Getaway, the 146,000-ton Norwegian Breakaway, the 76,000-ton, Norwegian Spirit and the Norwegian Pearl for 2014 and 2015.

Authorities in Italy have begun the delicate task or refloating the Costa Concordia in what is being described as one of the biggest maritime salvage operations in history. The vessel hits rocks off the Italian island of Giglio in January 2012 and capsized, killing 32 people.

MSC Cruises announced its November 2015 through April 2016 winter Caribbean itineraries for MSC Divina. Now available for booking, the collection of seven-night Caribbean sailings includes new ports of call and a 10-night cruise visiting Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.

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.