Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, South Korea’s third-largest shipbuilder is reported to be close to winning its first order to build a cruise ship. The shipbuilder is in talks with an unnamed Greek company over the deal, estimated at $600 million.

Costa Cruises and the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) have announced that the new Costa Deliziosa will be named in Dubai. Costa and DTCM will team up for the event, which marks the first time a cruise ship will be named in an Arabian city.

Costa Cruises, as part of its “So Much More Amore” wave season program, is offering $8,000 in cash to travel agents as well as rewards for their clients.

The Living RoomNorwegian Cruise Line will target solo travelers for the 100-square-foot studio accommodations on its upcoming newbuild, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic.

Windstar Cruises began a one-week sale Jan. 8 on 2010 winter Costa Rica and Caribbean sailings. Cruise fares start from $1,199 per person, double occupancy, on cruises departing Jan. 16 through March 20.

MSC Cruises is offering Wave Season specials on select Caribbean cruises, starting at $419, through Jan. 31. The offer provides the best available stateroom within the same category at time of booking. MSC Cruises features one-, three- and seven-night Caribbean cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean and Bermuda on MSC Poesia.