Norwegian Cruise Line’s new 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway, scheduled for delivery in April 2013, will sail from New York City to the Bahamas and Florida during its inaugural winter season. Bahamas sailings will begin Oct. 13 after a previously announced summer of Bermuda cruises.

The German cruise vessel ‘Deutschland’ docked Monday at the port of Rosario on the mighty Paraná River which is also the hub for Argentina’s grains and oilseeds basin.

Emerging from a challenging year that left cruise executives with furrowed brows, cruise lines have already taken steps to shore up and protect their 2012 business. However, they can only take action based on what's obvious at the moment.

Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts, announced two-for-one fares starting from $1,399 per person, based on double occupancy, on select 2012 Caribbean voyages when booked by Feb. 24, 2012. Three Caribbean itineraries are available and each one features intimate and exclusive island-hopping experiences.

Budget savvy solo travelers can take advantage of no single supplement on eight Galapagos adventures offered by nature travel expert and ecotourism pioneer International Expeditions

Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that it has earmarked $25 million to refurbish SuperStar Virgo, further strengthening its cruise holiday products for regional and international passengers.