The unspoiled beaches and historic attractions of Grand Turk will be one of the highlights of Crown Princess´ new Eastern Caribbean itinerary when the ship debuts in June. In addition to a brand new welcome center designed with activities for cruise passengers, the island will also feature 20 new shore excursions to take advantage of the local offerings, from renowned diving sites to historic attractions.

Royal Caribbean announced the name of the cruise line´s second Freedom class ship. The Liberty of the Seas reflects the same freedom of choice and experiences as does her similarly- titled sister ship, Freedom of the Seas, which enters service in June. With Liberty´s debut in May 2007 as well as exciting new itineraries, new departure cities and exotic ports of call on the horizon, Royal Caribbean is setting a bold precedent for the 2007-2008 season.

Windstar Cruises´ three upscale sailing ships –the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit, and 308-guest Wind Surf- offer cruise vacations 180 degrees from ordinary in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and on Transatlantic voyages in 2007 and 2008. A new 18-month deployment calendar allows groups and individual guests to plan vacations further out and reserve the ship and date of their choice.

Ultra luxury small ship specialist Seabourn Cruise Line has opened bookings for its three yacht-like, all-suite ships through the first quarter of 2008. The 15-month schedule includes 125 cruises aboard Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend, calling at more than 225 ports in 64 countries between January 2007 and April 2008. Cruise schedules and fares for the first quarter 2007 were published a year ago in an annual brochure along with the complete 2006 cruises, and have already been selling steadily.

Royal Caribbean International revealed a series of port and itinerary changes and the naming of its newest ship, the Liberty of the Seas, during the Cruise Lines International Association´s Cruise3sixty convention in Fort Lauderdale. The Liberty, Royal Caribbean´s second Freedom class ship, will debut in May 2007, one year after its sister ship, the Freedom of the Seas.

Seabourn cruise Line has opened bookings for its three yacht-like, all-suite ships through the first quarter of 2008. The 15-month schedule includes 125 cruises aboard Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend, calling at more than 225 ports in 64 countries between January 2007 and April 2008. Cruise schedules and fares for the first quarter 2007 were published a year ago in an annual brochure along with the complete 2006 cruises, and have already been selling steadily.