NCL Corporation today introduced its 2008/09 Caribbean sailings from New York, which include Norwegian Gem, its newest ship, sailing from New York through the winter, along with Norwegian Spirit offering alternating six-day Bahamas and Florida cruises and eight-day Eastern Caribbean voyages. Caribbean itineraries from New York are on sale now.

A new electronic cruise document system has been rolled out by Carnival Cruise Lines providing guests with the same travel documentation and information typically available with traditional cruise documents, all in a secure, easy-to-navigate Internet portal accessible on a 24/7 basis.

Royal Caribbean International has named Swedish mariner, Karin Stahre-Janson, captain of Monarch of the Seas, making her the first female captain in the line’s 21-ship fleet and the first woman in the industry to command a major cruise ship.

In conjunction with its recently announced $250 million “Evolutions of Fun” ship refurbishment program, Carnival will rebrand its eight Fantasy-class ships by introducing an updated version of each ship’s name as it appears on the vessel’s hull, as well as in various marketing and collateral materials.

Silversea Cruises’ ships now have full wireless capability throughout all areas of its ships, the luxury line said.

Inuit-owned Cruise North Expeditions is introducing two new Northern itineraries for summer 2007: a seven-night Newfoundland & Labrador expedition from St. John’s to Goose Bay and an eight-night exploration of Labrador’s northern coast, one of Canada’s least-visited and most stunning regions.