MSC Cruises has incorporated the latest systems for protecting the environment into the new MSC Splendida, which will be christened by godmother Sophia Loren on July 12.

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts, unveiled its 2010 Signature Collection Host Series, which offers guests the opportunity to cruise with distinguished experts in the culinary arts, wine, photography and writing.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as part of an announcement that it has commenced an offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of six-year Senior Notes, provided a business update and details of the effects of the H1N1 virus outbreak and rising fuel prices.

Holland America Line is ushering in the 2010 Europe cruise season with its newest ship, the Signature-class Nieuw Amsterdam. It, along with five other mid-sized ships -- the Eurodam, Maasdam, Prinsendam, Noordam and Westerdam -- will sail 54 cruises and call at 142 ports from Norway to Turkey.

Royal Caribbean International executives presented details of the dining options that will be available on the Oasis of the Seas later this year during a live web chat with travel agents and media.

Royal Caribbean International published its 2010-11 Australia and Hawaii cruise and cruisetour season with 17 sailings from September 2010 through March 2011 aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, 14 of which depart from Sydney, Australia. The new season will offer 12 distinct itineraries, more variety in cruise lengths and itineraries than ever before, with a total of 50 unique ports of call in eight countries.