Hydi Webb was named director of PortMiami after a national search.

MSC Cruises today broke ground for its new $350m mega cruise terminal at PortMiami, which will be North America’s largest.

On Wednesday Ruby Princess made its maiden call to Cartagena while Disney Wonder wrapped its season of visits, with festivities held for both by ProColombia.

Princess Cruises followed sister brand Holland America Line in confirming a full summer season of Alaska cruises and tours, and a summer/fall Canada/New England program.

For the first time MSC Cruises will operate year-round from New York.

The 386-passenger Viking Mississippi was floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone.

Carnival Cruise Line continued ship restarts with Carnival Spirit from Jacksonville, Florida, Monday.

Holland America Line said Canada's newly published procedures for the safe resumption of cruises to its ports allows the completion of preparations for a full season of Alaska and Canada/New England sailings.

Carnival Cruise Line resumed operations from Mobile, Alabama. Saturday with Carnival Ecstasy and announced a bigger, newer ship, Carnival Spirit, in future, with a shift from year-round to seasonal service.

Norwegian Sky became the 12th Norwegian Cruise Line ship to return to service with its voyage from PortMiami Wednesday.