Carnival Corporation & plc has signed an agreement to build and operate a cruise terminal on the island of Roatan, Honduras. Development of the facility -to be called Mahogany Bay Roatan- is expected to start in fall 2007 and be completed by summer 2009 at a cost of $50 million.
Disney Dreams, Disney Cruise Line’s long-running show of classic Disney vignettes melded into a story about a young girl and the power of dreams, is getting its own new sprinkling of pixie dust.
Arabella is expanding her Caribbean routes beginning in April 2007 when she adds St. Kitts, Nevis and Turks & Caicos to her tropical itineraries.
The unveiling of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Liberty of the Seas, in April 2007 will also signal the launch of new and enhanced onboard offerings for the health-conscious, newlyweds and families.
Avalon Waterways, a division of Globus family brands, has announced new wine- and music-themed cruises, as the river cruise operator looks to further corner the up-and-coming niche market.
MSC Cruises’ newest ship, the MSC Orchestra, will be christened in the port of Civitavecchia, Italy, on May 14. The second of the line’s Musica class of ships, the Orchestra will sail Mediterranean itineraries from Venice in the spring and summer and from Genoa in the fall and winter.