The Port of San Diego broke ground for a new cruise ship terminal on Broadway Pier. The festivities began at 10 a.m. and included remarks from Board Chair Stephen P. Cushman; Luis Ajamil, the architect who designed the new terminal; and Carlos Torres de Navarra, director of strategic planning and port development for Carnival Corp. & plc.

The Port of San Diego broke ground for a new cruise ship terminal on Broadway Pier. The festivities began at 10 a.m. and included remarks from Board Chair Stephen P. Cushman; Luis Ajamil, the architect who designed the new terminal; and Carlos Torres de Navarra, director of strategic planning and port development for Carnival Corp. & plc.

MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia will host a seven-night comedy theme cruise departing Fort Lauderdale on Jan 30. Among the guests will be comedian Scott Record, who does character impressions.

The Yachts of Seabourn expanded its “Yachting Collection Savings” promotion to include the entire 2010 season of European and Asian cruises. Savings of 45 to 65 percent result in all-inclusive fares starting at $2,749 per person, double occupancy.

Celebrity Cruises announced “Celebrity Life,” a new series of onboard programs built on the pillars of the brand –dining, enrichment and wellness.

MSC Cruises is extending its “Europe Blowout” savings to Aug. 15. The “Europe Blowout” rates begin at $499 per person on select seven-night cruises and $799 for 10-night positioning cruises in late summer and early fall.