Costa Cruises’ Costa Magica will sail from Barcelona, Spain, from March through November 2008. The Italian cruise line said the Magica will offer seven-day trips departing Barcelona from the cruise line’s new Palacrociere terminal, which opened in April.

AdventureSmith Explorations, a small-ship adventure and eco-tourism specialist, is offering savings of $800 per person or $1,600 per cabin on its eight-day Sea of Cortez yacht cruise on select dates from December through March.

Crystal Cruises has announced its 2008 lineup of theme cruises, headlined by a new art and antiquities program, a classical music voyage, and an expanded series of golf cruises. Crystal’s 12 theme programs are offered on both the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

Silversea Cruises has planned several exclusive events and complimentary tours for the Silver Shadow’s second World Cruise, departing Fort Lauderdale on January 16, 2008. Titled “The Rhythms of the World,” the 110-day cruise will visit more than 25 countries and 50 ports on a journey through the Panama Canal, to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, the Far East, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Silversea will host three complimentary events for guests sailing the full 110-day itinerary.

A press conference on board the Malta-flagged TSS Sky Wonder, that is presently berthed at Grand Harbor Pinto Quay, was held to mark the return to Malta of Pullmantur Cruises, whose TSS Sky Wonder will be making weekly calls to Valletta until 31 October.

Majestic America Line has announced a collection of 77 theme cruises in 2008 designed to showcase natural and cultural treasures of the United States. Among the options are the new “Rediscover New Orleans” journey or the classic “Fall Foliage” and “Spring Pilgrimage” programs. The theme cruises will feature presenters, entertainers and educational shore tours.