Disney Cruise Line Reveals Inaugural Sailings Around the World In Summer 2024
Today, Disney Cruise Line announced the available dates and itineraries to the brand’s new island destination, Lighthouse Point, with trips around the world and surely, bucket-list friendly! Keep reading if you want to visit the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean! “
Emerald Cruises And Chef Ben Robinson Partner For Culinary Yacht Sailings
Emerald Cruises and Chef Ben Robinson have partnered for two culinary sailings on the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara. Chef Robinson, known for his work as an executive private yacht chef from TV’s Below Deck, will offer his culinary expertise onboard Emerald Cruises’ Coastal Gems of It
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces “BeetleJuice” To Debut Aboard Norwegian Viva
Broadway fanatics, this one is for you! Norwegian Cruise Line announced the fan-favorite musical, “Beetlejuice,” is coming to the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva as the headline program in August 2023! This will be the first time the Tony Award-nominated musical will hit the se
Carnival Firenze Opens Reservations for 2024-2025 Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line opened reservations for the Carnival Firenze, its next new ship, on March 23, 2023. The cruise will showcase Carnival Fun Italian Style experiences, and it will sail year-round from May 2024 through April 2025 from Long Beach, California. “Carnival Firenze is named after
Are You Coming To SeaTrade Cruise Global 2023?
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, to dig deeper into the largest cruise convention happening next week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! From March 27 to March 30, cruise industry leaders will attend this convention to discuss the latest in cruise and travel, network, explore the lates
AmaWaterways 2023 European Season Gives Guests More Ways to See Europe
AmaWaterways’ 2023 European season is officially underway following a Cruise Managers’ Kickoff Meeting onboard AmaMagna hosted by co-founder and executive vice-president Kristin Karst. Guests can now board the luxury river cruise line’s fleet of “19 award-winning ships,” which includ
Carnival Venezia Joins Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet! Today, leadership team members from Costa Crociere and Carnival Cruise Line joined Costa Captain Tihomir Muzic and Carnival Captain Claudio Cupisti to welcome the new Costa by Carnival ship officially! “We are so pleased
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Icon Extra: The Top Deck Challenge on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas”
Today, Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Icon Extra: The Top Deck Challenge On Royal Caribbean’s Icon Of The Seas.” ABOUT “MAKING AN ICON” extra video In this episode, guests will hear from the Royal Caribbean team as they discuss the engineering, naval architecture and
MSC’s Newest Ships Will Run On Liquid Natural Gas
The MSC Cruise Division has just taken a giant step toward its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050: They’ve launched MSC World Europa and are looking forward to MSC Euribia, two ships powered entirely by liquid natural gas (LNG). LNG is the cleanest, lowest-emissi
Chef Bryan Voltaggio Returns To Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours For Two Culinary Sailings
Celebrity Chef Bryan Voltaggio is returning to Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a pair of specialty cruises in 2023 and 2024. The first is on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse, which departs from Montego Bay on October 31, 2023, for a nine-day Iconic Panama Canal sailing. T
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Several Leadership Transitions
Effective April 1, 2023, David J. Herrera will become the new President of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). On July 1, 2023, the brand’s current president, Harry J. Sommer, will transition to be the next President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian C
CRUISE LEGEND BOB DICKINSON REVEALS 51 YEARS OF CRUISING, PART 2
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Bob Dickinson, Former President of Carnival Cruise Line, to reminisce on Dickinsons’s 51 years of cruising. Come learn some historical facts on cruising and witness how the industry has changed over the years.
Brightline Partners With Hard Rock Stadium To Offer Sports Fans New Transportation Options
Sports fans, we have exciting news for you! Hard Rock Stadium and Brightline are teaming up to provide guests with dedicated transportation options to the venue. The transportation will include the 2023 Miami Open presented by Itaú and Miami Dolphins home games for the 2023-2024 season. “We are
Viking Announces World War II Anniversary Voyage
Viking announced a new 12-day river cruise with itineraries in England and France to honor the World War II milestone. Viking’s Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage will run from March through November 2024, starting in London and ending in Paris. “Many of our guests, particularly
Bill Panoff CEO Of Porthole Cruise and Travel To Host Global Ports Holding’s Auction Raising Funds For Turkey Earthquake Relief Efforts
On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake struck Turkey leaving the country with complete destruction. As Turkey is trying to get back to life post earthquake, it is important to get involved and help anyway we can. Global Ports Holdings, the largest cruise port operator, is hosting an auction for ea
Regent Seven Seas And Fabergé Reveal New Spotlight Voyages
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fabergé, a globally known jewelry brand, revealed their latest partnership in creating two new Spotlight Voyages. “We pride ourselves on offering our guests immersive and culturally enlightening itineraries as well as enriching onboard programming,” said And
Celebrity Cruises Announces Two Pre-Inaugural Sailings Aboard Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises revealed two pre-inaugural sailings aboard the brand’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, prior to her official maiden voyage! Travelers are invited to come aboard the ship and experience the fourth ship in the brand’s Edge Series ahead of schedule! “This ship
Brightline+ Launches Bi-Directional Shuttles Throughout South Florida
Starting today, Brightline+ will begin offering guests new bi-directional fixed-route shuttles with available pick-ups at Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and three destinations in Miami Beach. Each shuttle will take travelers to Brightline st
MSC Cruises And Guinness World Records Team Up To Give Guests A Record-Break Cruise
MSC Cruises and Guinness World Records are teaming up to offer guests a chance to go down in history. The new program will test guests’ skills as they attempt to break world records and get their names in the record books if they triumph. Guests onboard MSC Seascape and MSC World Europa can now pa
Carnival Becomes The First Cruise Line To Offer Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Guests on Carnival Cruise Line will now have the option of alcohol-free cocktails! According to Carnival Cruise Line, mixologists at their popular vintage-themed “pharmacy,” Alchemy Bar, will make guest-favorite drinks with non-alcoholic spirits produced by Lyre, an industry-leading distiller. T
