The Oasis of the Seas will sail seven-day eastern and western Caribbean itineraries when the Royal Caribbean ship debuts in December 2009.

The World, the only private residential community at sea, has announced its itinerary for 2009, which includes a stop in Seoul, South Korea, the ship’s first visit there. The itinerary features several stops in the Caribbean, including Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; and Roseau, Dominica in January.

Two years after Royal Caribbean International debuted the FlowRider to the cruising world on its Freedom-class ships, passengers on Carnival Corp. lines will have a surfing simulator of their own, while in port at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a Freestyle Cruise Rewards program to guests and agents. While sailing on an NCL ship, guests who book a future NCL cruise with a one-time, $250, refundable deposit earn a $100 onboard credit to use on their current cruise.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a Freestyle Cruise Rewards program to guests and agents. While sailing on an NCL ship, guests who book a future NCL cruise with a one-time, $250, refundable deposit earn a $100 onboard credit to use on their current cruise.

Princess Cruises has announced a new season of seven-14-day cruises to the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera. The new Ruby Princess will sail alternating 10-day Southern and Eastern Caribbean itineraries roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale between Oct. 25, 2009 and April 29, 2010. The 10 Southern Caribbean Medley sailings include calls at Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba. The nine Eastern Caribbean Voyager cruises call in Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Princess Cays.