Carnival Corp. said that it has reached an agreement with the government of St. Maarten to provide $34.5 million in funding for the construction of an additional two-berth docking facility on the island.

Mauritius, the splendid island in the Indian Ocean renowned for its endless white beaches and lush vegetation, is set to become a new international cruise destination. In December 2007 Costa Crociere will become the first operator worldwide to offer Indian Ocean cruises departing from Mauritius.

Due to the enthusiastic response for Princess’ return to world cruising, the line will offer two global itineraries in 2009, giving twice as many passengers the opportunity to enjoy this unparalleled travel experience, as the ships take them to more than 40 destinations on six continents.

American Safari Cruises’ Kids In Nature (KIN) cruises have become so popular that the Seattle-based mega-yacht cruise company will make all 10 of its 2008 Alaska peak season departures on the 12-guest Safari Escape available as Kids In Nature charters, at an 8 percent discount.

The Carnival Pride will operate eight-day cruises from San Diego to the Mexican Riviera beginning in March 2009, Carnival Cruise Lines said.

MSC Cruises is offering a “Summer Celebration” value-added bonus on select Caribbean cruises this winter. The group offer gives a $100-per-stateroom shipboard credit for each ocean-view stateroom booked in a group between June 21 and August 31 for a winter 2007-08 10-night Caribbean cruise on the MSC Lirica.