Industry giant Carnival plans to do away with a popular program that lets customers in the midst of a cruise get extra savings when they commit to another trip. Under the terms of the Future Carnival Vacations Program, passengers who deposit $100 for a future cruise while on board a vessel receive certificates worth up to $200 per cabin in on-board credits.

The Martinique Tourism Authority is ratcheting up its efforts to attract more cruise business by hosting a delegation of Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) members September 17-19, 2012. The group will be led by FCCA President Michele Paige, and include high-ranking executives.

Barbados has unveiled plans to construct an ultra-modern cruise facility, in the capital city of Bridgetown. Totally Barbados has been informed that, when completed, the Sugar Point Cruise facility will allow the tourism-driven country to welcome some of the largest cruise ships in the world.