Scenic Tours, an Australian tour operator, has ordered a fifth river vessel due to increased demand, particularly from North America. Currently under construction, the Scenic Pearl will join sister ships the Scenic Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire in spring 2011. The Pearl is being built at the Den Breejen Shipyard at Hardinxveld near Rotterdam in Holland.

Scenic Tours, an Australian tour operator, has ordered a fifth river vessel due to increased demand, particularly from North America. Currently under construction, the Scenic Pearl will join sister ships the Scenic Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire in spring 2011. The Pearl is being built at the Den Breejen Shipyard at Hardinxveld near Rotterdam in Holland.

Oceania Cruises is introducing a new online portal that will let booked guests make advance reservations for specialty restaurants. Oceania’s three 684-guest vessels –Regatta, Insignia and Nautica- offer a choice of four dining venues supervised by master chef Jacques Pépin, who serves as executive culinary director for the cruise line.

Oceania Cruises is introducing a new online portal that will let booked guests make advance reservations for specialty restaurants. Oceania’s three 684-guest vessels –Regatta, Insignia and Nautica- offer a choice of four dining venues supervised by master chef Jacques Pépin, who serves as executive culinary director for the cruise line.

Celebrity Cruises has launched a new Caribbean promotion that offers lower rates, free and discounted stateroom upgrades and family packages. The promotion is valid on select Caribbean voyages departing from Nov. 16 through April 25.

Windstar Cruises began its “80 Degrees of Sunshine; 180 Degrees from Ordinary” two-week sale Oct. 28 on select 2010 Caribbean sailings. The seven-day voyages start at $1,799 per person, double occupancy. The offer is valid on new bookings only from now through Nov. 11.