120 vessels and 50 dry berth in Thailand¡¯s Mediterranean-style yachting and cruising hub, Royal Phuket Marina contributed to the region¡¯s record-breaking visitors during the past high-season.

Eight more bodies are said to have been recovered from inside the capsized Costa Concordia this week, bringing the death toll up to 25.

Star Cruises is delighted to announce that the company was voted by thousands of holidaymakers and travel industry practitioners as the ¡°Best Cruise¡± in Travel + Leisure India & South Asia¡¯s inaugural ¡°India¡¯s Best Awards¡±.

The appeal of the North Cape knows no bounds. As part of the Hurtigruten excursion programme, almost 57,000 guests visited the famous rock plateau on the 71st parallel in 2011.

The island of Giglio will be heavily promoted by Tuscany tourism following the recent disaster involving the Costa Concordia.

Debuting in June 2013, Princess Cruises' 3600-passenger Royal Princess is slated to sail on a maiden season of 12-day 'Grand Mediterranean' voyages between Barcelona and Venice.

Three international cruise associations have determined the need for a new muster drill prior to departure.

On the eve of her deployment to Sydney, Carnival Spirit has emerged from a USD$7 million dry-dock with a host of enhancements.

Nobu to Host Ultimate Luxury ¡°Foodie¡± Cruise

Princess Cruises¡¯ newest flagship Royal Princess will sport a plus-size atrium when she debuts in June 2013.

The popular cruise company reported soaring figures for the final quarter of 2011, marking a successful year of business.

The Meyer Werft flag was lowered and the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised in a traditional maritime ceremony marking the readiness of the company¡¯s newest cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy.

Carnival Victory to Reposition to Miami to Offer Four- and Five-Day Cruises

Passengers affected by the Costa Concordia disaster last month will receive a slight reprieve, with the deadline for acceptance of the line¡¯s compensation proposal extended to 31 March 2012.

Nearly 13 kilograms of cocaine is reported as having been seized from a cruise ship believed to be P&O Cruises¡¯ Aurora on 25 January 2012 when the ship was docked in San Francisco.

A month-long dry dock has seen P&O Cruises¡¯ Oriana return to service as an adult-exclusive ship.

History will be made on 5 June 2012 when Cunard¡¯s three Queens arrive and depart their home port of Southampton together as part of Her Majesty The Queen¡¯s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

This year signifies "A Year of New Developments" for Crystal Cruises, with the ultra-luxury line introducing enhancements to their offering every month in 2012.

Schedule Features Variety of Itineraries, Including Baltic, Mediterranean, British Isles, and Norway

From Riedel comparative wine glass workshops to cooking competitions, from Rosetta Stone language lessons to iPhoto classes, from wellness workshops to pool volleyball with the ship¡¯s officers, the popular Celebrity Life activity program offers a multitude of ways to enjoy a modern luxury experience on every Celebrity Cruises vacation.

Star Cruises today warmly welcomed 100 Chinese ethnic minority citizens from the impoverished villages of Yucai Town, Hainan to enjoy a day of festive cruise fun and celebratory dinner onboard SuperStar Aquarius.

After a successful inaugural year of voluntourism around the world, Crystal Cruises is extending its trailblazing ¡°You Care, We Care¡± program with new hands-on opportunities throughout 2012.

Silversea has signed renowned wine experts Lyn Farmer and Richard Nurick to host a Wine Series enrichment program on six voyages in the South Pacific, Europe and South America this year.

Next Spring, Carnival Miracle Repositions to West Coast to Operate Alaska, Hawaii and Mexican Riviera Cruises; Carnival Splendor Makes Big Apple Debut Offering Year-Round Voyages to the Caribbean