Crystal Serenity Returns, Opening a New Era in Cruising
Crystal Cruises has relaunched Crystal Serenity, under the guardianship of A&K Travel Group. She comes complete with re-designed suites, award-winning speciality dining restaurants, and restorative public spaces. Crystal Serenity will be casting off from Marseille, France. The ship accommodates
Designer Picked for Israel’s First Cruise Terminal
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners will construct first purpose-built terminal for Haifa Port. Israel is taking a big step forward in the cruise world by tapping Bermello, Ajamil & Partners to design a new cruise terminal, the country’s first facility specifically built to welcome cruise passen
MSC Cruises Celebrates Sponsorship With Formula 1
At the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on July 28 to July 30, 2023, MSC Cruises and Formula 1 celebrated the cruise line as the title sponsor at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit! Formula 1 fans and MSC Cruises travelers got to see the collaboration between the two brands play out as MSC Cruises brandi
Crystal Cruises Shares Plans For Four New Ships in Six Years
A&K Travel Group CEO, Cristina Levis, announced that Crystal Cruises is working with its advisors, lenders, and export credit agents to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European ship manufacturers to build four new vessels and two new expedition ships! “We have ambitious growth pl
Fashion for the Future
Hats off to Piper & Skye, a company that not only creates beautifully crafted luxury handbags and accessories, but helps save our planet as well. All their bags, wallets, and other products are fashioned out of materials with a low carbon footprint and made from invasive species. Case in point:
Is Cruising In The Off-Season Worth It?
Summer isn’t the only time to embark on a cruise. Cruising during the off-season, also known as the shoulder or low season, has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and cons of cruising during the shoulder season. What are the advantages of off-season cruising? Cruising during
Princess Cruises Adds To Plus And Premier Packages
Princess Cruises has announced enhancements to its Princess Plus and Premier packages! Guests can enjoy complimentary additional benefits, such as casual dining, OceanNow delivery service, room service delivery, and fast-track Green Lane embarkation! “Great food is fundamental to the Princes
Pub Choir To Perform Aboard Holland America Line’s Noordam
Today, Holland America Line announced that musical group Pub Choir will bring live entertainment offerings aboard the brand’s Noordam ship on January 27, 2024, Australia and New Zealand cruise sailing from Auckland to Sydney. “Pub Choir is a massive hit in Austr
Cruising With Family: The Best Kid-Friendly Cruise Lines
So you’ve finally decided to book a family vacation on the high seas! Navigating through the options of various cruise lines can be challenging when it comes to finding the best one for your family. Allow us to assist you by providing a list of the top 5 cruise lines perfect for families with kids
UnCruise Adventures Launches ‘Holidays in July’ Early Bird Offers for 2024
UnCruise Adventures has announced its ‘Holidays in July’ super early bird offers for select 2024 voyages! Starting today, travelers can begin booking and unlock savings on trips to Alaska, the Canadian Coastal & Olympic Peninsula Adventure! From July 24th through October 31st, 2023,
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals “Giving Joy” Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the 20 winners of its fourth annual Norwegian’s ‘Giving Joy’ contest! Norwegian’s ‘Giving Joy’ contest recognizes and commends North American teachers for their resolute dedication and effort with its annual reco
Exciting Culinary Experiences Await Aboard Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the culinary and beverage program details for its upcoming ship, Celebrity Ascent, the fourth vessel in the cruise line’s Edge Series. The vessel promises many experiences, including redesigned restaurants, an immersive dinner encounter, expanded food and cocktail me
Holland America Line Announces AARP Onboard Credit Offer
Holland America Line has revealed an onboard credit offer for AARP members! The credit offer allows members to enjoy various amenities during their cruise, such as shore excursions, spa services, specialty dining, beverages, gift shop purchases, and more. MORE ABOUT THE ONBOARD CREDIT PROGRAM AARP m
Pampered? Or Pushing It?
Day breaks over the Sea of Cortez with the honey-colored glow of a stunning sunrise. Witnessing this from a cruise ship fills your spirit with an energy that affirms your choice to explore this stunning region on an expedition sailing. Several cruise lines visit the Sea of Cortez from Baja Californi
Escape the Ordinary: Why Cruising Out of Maryland is a Game-Changer
Join Bill Panoff, CEO and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Cindy Burman, the Director of Business Development and Cruise for Cruise Maryland, to talk about the exciting prospect of cruising out of the Port of Baltimore! Learn more about one of the busiest ports in the United States
Seabourn Unveils Seabourn Pursuit
Luxury cruise line Seabourn has released the details for their newest ship, Seabourn Pursuit, set to debut in August 2023! The design efforts were guided by the hospitality interior design company Tihany Design, which spent countless hours perfecting each cabin of the ship. The aesthetic of each cab
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Crystal Cruises Names Dalila Roglieri As Brand’s Head Nutritionist
Today, Crystal Cruises has named Dalila Roglieri as Head Nutritionist for the cruise line! Roglieri will help the brand enhance the fleet’s holistic and exceptional wellness experience! “As Crystal enters this next chapter of excellence, Dalila’s wealth of knowledge and enthusias
MSC Cruises Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
MSC Cruises has released its 2022 Sustainability Report today, sharing the cruise lines’ environmental and social operations advancements. MSC Cruises’ 64-page report outlines the cruise lines’ accomplishments, such as reductions in the fleet’s carbon intensity, the introduction of tec
Explora Journeys Takes Delivery Of Explora I
Today, Explora Journeys’ newest ship, EXLORA I was delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy! MORE ABOUT THE CEREMONY Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Chairman of the MSC Group; Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, the godmoth
