Royal Caribbean International will pull the Mariner of the Seas off its Mexican Riviera itinerary, a further blow to a region that will see a major reduction in cruise traffic over the next year.

Celebrity Cruises has announced its winter 2011-12 Caribbean cruises, most of which are available for booking.

Discerning cruisers have long applauded Celebrity Cruises for its award-winning ships’ ability to deliver outstanding service, world-class cuisine and enriching activities in a stylish atmosphere.

Oceania Cruises will sail in Alaska for the first time in summer 2011. Ten departures of four itineraries explore Alaska’s Inside Passage and call at Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, plus less-visited outposts such as Kodiak, Homer and Hoonah.

Windstar Cruises will debut new spa suites on the Wind Surf’s May 30 Rome roundtrip. Each ocean-view spa suite features a queen-size bed with luxury microfiber bed linens, spa robes, an orchid flower arrangement, a sitting area, two bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods.

Azamara Club Cruises, which is offering 2-for-1 fares on all sailings through March 2011, now is featuring a $500 shipboard credit and a $500 per person ChoiceAir credit on bookings for select sailings made by June 30. Meanwhile, travel professionals who book the new, limited-time offer will receive a $200 bonus commission per booking.