Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands that Star Flyer will call home beginning in December 2007 are world-renowned for their breathtaking beauty and magical ambiance.

With the 2008 Olympic Games less than a year away, China is abuzz with excitement and activity as the country prepares to welcome the world.

MSC Cruises will bring two ships to Fort Lauderdale for a 2008-2009 Caribbean season that features seven itineraries, 16 ports and the line’s first call in Bermuda. The ships will sail Deep Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, and Exotic Caribbean featuring Panama itineraries, as well as Bermuda and transatlantic voyages.

As a result of the continued rapid escalation of fuel prices, the North American brands of Carnival Corporation & plc have announced they will implement a fuel supplement of $5 per person per day.

The Yachts of Seabourn is pleased to announce that the world’s most luxurious cruise vessel, Seabourn Odyssey, will launch her inaugural year itinerary in Venice on June 24, 2009 and, beginning today, October 17, 2007, guests previously on a waiting list may select their choices of departures and luxury suites.

Costa Cruises said the Costa Mediterranea will be redeployed to Brazil for the winter 2008-2009 season, joining the Costa Magica in the region.