Antigua’s leading cruise tourism official Nathan Dundas is hoping that “there’ll be reason enough for us to smile for the winter season.” Dundas, who heads the Antigua & Barbuda Cruise Tourism Association, is optimistic that the sector will bounce back after a rather rough summer period.

Crystal Cruises is launching its luxury collection of worldwide 2012 cruises with Book Now fares, available for a limited time.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is moving its ships to the Port of Miami, where its sister company, Oceania Cruises, operates, parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings announced on Thursday.

Royal Caribbean International is offering deals for its Crown & Anchor Society December Celebration, including onboard benefits and a double-Cruise Points bonus for Diamond level- and higher-status Crown & Anchor Society members who make a booking for the last month of the year. The line also has extended the Crown & Anchor Society Bring a Friend incentive.

Norwegian Cruise Line will launch a ‘Book Early – Cruise Happy’ promotion on 1 September allowing agents to offer guests up to $500 of free on board spending money per stateroom when booking select 2012/13 Europe itineraries.

Royal Caribbean International and Universal Orlando Resort are expanding their land-and-sea package to include Jewel of the Seas, which will seasonally homeport in Tampa starting in November.