St. Luica News Online is reporting that there will be no return for Norwegian Cruise Lines to St. Lucia this year. The cruise line omitted St. Lucia from its 2010-2012 schedule, due to attacks on its passengers, which occurred on three different occasions, while they were sightseeing on the island, according to the report.

Uniworld remodeled the River Queen and River Empress in time for the 2010 season in Europe. The project was led by Beatrice Tollman, godmother and namesake of the River Beatrice, and president of Uniworld’s sister company, Red Carnation Hotels (RCH). Uniworld says its “boutique, hotel-style” vessels each have a unique look and feel.

Azamara Club Cruises released its 2011-2012 program, which includes more overnight stays, late-night stays and first-time ports. “Azamara Club Cruises is built around four key pillars: extraordinary service, cuisine and wines of the world, wellness and vitality, and destination immersion,” said Larry Pimentel, Azamara president and CEO. “But what distinguishes our brand most is our ability to deliver the destination, and our new itineraries were precisely built around that commitment.”

Just two months ago, in a vivid reinforcement of its new brand platform, “Designed for you,” Celebrity Cruises announced plans to introduce on Celebrity Eclipse – the third in Celebrity Cruises’ stylish Solstice Class fleet of ships – the first “Celebrity iLounge.”

Puerto Costa Maya this week received Pullmantur’s Pacific Dream, marking the first time the cruise line called at the Mexican Caribbean port.

Crystal Cruises has scheduled a new Mediterranean itinerary departing Oct. 31 that focuses on Spain, including Picasso, paella, history, art, architecture and cuisine.