Windstar Cruises is offering a complimentary group tour conductor credit to travel agents who book a new group of five full-fare berths on select winter 2009 and 2010 sailings by Aug. 31.

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas is stepping up and ridding itself of the notion that cruises are about eating and over indulgence.

Ecoventura, a small-ship operator in the Galapagos, tested a new concept in parent-teen travel. The company invited 10 teens and 10 parents to join a June graduation cruise aboard the Eric that departed Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the Island of San Cristobal on June 7, returning to port eight days later.

Crystal Cruises is expanding the hours and programming of its Junior Activities Programs. New programming includes designing “Sistine Chapels” while cruising Italy and photo sessions in traditional Russian costumes en route to St. Petersburg.

Construction of Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth began in Italy last week, as the keel was laid at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy.

Silversea Cruises is offering a new, simpler pricing structure that provides the biggest savings incentive in its history –60 percent off- plus free airfare on virtually all voyages in 2010. The company’s best-available, capacity-controlled prices are being offered for guests who book early.