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Julie Bouchner is the Marketing Lead for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie.

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    Explora II Hosts Vanity Fair Party During Grand Prix Weekend

    by Julie Bouchner May 27, 2025

    To mark the start of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025, Explora Journeys partnered with Vanity Fair to host an exclusive Vanity Fair Club event aboard …

    by Julie Bouchner May 27, 2025
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    Sea Cloud Cruises Offers 2026 Early Bird Savings on 40+ Sailings

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025

    Sea Cloud Cruises has released its 2026 brochure, offering Early Bird Savings of 25% on over 40 sailings aboard Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Spirit when booked by June …

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025
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    MSC Cruises Simplifies Dining with Fixed Pricing and Flexible Packages

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025

    MSC Cruises has introduced fleetwide updates to its specialty dining, making it more flexible, transparent, and accessible. The changes include fixed-price menus, customizable dining packages, and savings for guests who …

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025
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    Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches Memorial Day Sale with Up to 30% Saving

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025

    In honor of Memorial Day, Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering its biggest promotion of the year. For a limited time, guests can save up to 30%—stackable with Bonus Savings—for a …

    by Julie Bouchner May 21, 2025
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    MSC World America to Launch Two Exclusive Original Shows

    by Julie Bouchner May 16, 2025

    MSC Cruises will debut two new original entertainment productions aboard MSC World America beginning May 17. The new shows add to the ship’s standout entertainment lineup, which already includes Dirty …

    by Julie Bouchner May 16, 2025
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    Royal Caribbean Unveils First Look at Perfect Day Mexico

    by Julie Bouchner May 15, 2025

    Royal Caribbean has unveiled its new Ultimate Destination lineup, headlined by Perfect Day Mexico, opening in fall 2027. The lineup also includes the brand’s first Royal Beach Clubs, offering new …

    by Julie Bouchner May 15, 2025
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    Oceania Cruises Announces New Holiday Voyages

    by Julie Bouchner May 14, 2025

    Oceania Cruises invites travelers to join holiday sailings featuring specialty dining, live entertainment, and ports of call during the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 seasons. Oceania Cruises offers over 40 holiday sailings, …

    by Julie Bouchner May 14, 2025
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    Margaritaville at Sea Acquires Third Ship, Costa Fortuna

    by Julie Bouchner May 14, 2025

    On its third anniversary, Margaritaville at Sea announced the acquisition of its third vessel, Costa Fortuna, currently operated by Costa Cruises. The ship will become the largest in the line’s …

    by Julie Bouchner May 14, 2025
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    Victory Cruise Lines Christens Victory II

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025

    Victory II was christened in Chicago on May 12, 2025, marking the full return of Victory Cruise Lines! Founder and CEO John Waggoner led the celebration weeks after his daughter …

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025
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    Princess Cruises Announces 3rd 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruise

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025

    Princess Cruises has added a third voyage to its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse lineup: a 14-day Mediterranean & Adriatic cruise aboard Enchanted Princess, departing roundtrip from Rome on August 4, …

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025
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    Crystal Unveils Its Most Expansive World Cruise

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025

    Crystal has unveiled its most extensive World Cruise to date: Treasures of the Tides, a 150-night journey aboard Crystal Symphony, departing January 11, 2028, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. Bookings open …

    by Julie Bouchner May 13, 2025
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    Holland America Launches Culinary Ambassador Cruises

    by Julie Bouchner May 12, 2025

    Holland America Line will offer new “Culinary Ambassador” cruises in 2025 and 2026, featuring guest appearances by world-renowned chefs and beverage experts. These select sailings—part of the Grand Voyages and …

    by Julie Bouchner May 12, 2025
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    MSC Cruises Begins Countdown to First-Ever Sailing from Galveston

    by Julie Bouchner May 8, 2025

    MSC Cruises is six months away from launching its new homeport in Galveston. MSC Seascape will begin sailing from a new terminal at the Port of Galveston on November 9, …

    by Julie Bouchner May 8, 2025
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    Brightline Launches On-the-Go Workspaces with Industrious

    by Julie Bouchner May 7, 2025

    Industrious, a flexible workspace provider, and Brightline, Florida’s high-speed intercity rail service, have partnered to offer professional workspaces at Brightline stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. …

    by Julie Bouchner May 7, 2025
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    Trafalgar Launches River Cruises in Europe

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025

    Trafalgar, known for its guided land tours, is launching river cruises in Europe starting in Spring 2026. The company will offer two itineraries—one on the Danube and one on the …

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025
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    Royal Caribbean Unveils New Dining and Entertainment on Star of the Seas

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025

    Royal Caribbean has revealed new entertainment and dining offerings coming to Star of the Seas, debuting August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida! Highlights include Back to the Future: The …

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025
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    Melanie C and Kathy Sledge to Headline Virgin Voyages’ 2025 Celebration Cruises

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025

    Virgin Voyages is launching its 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage aboard Brilliant Lady, departing Miami on March 12, 2026, with fresh entertainment and programming that evolves its popular Celebration …

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025
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    Brightline Launches Brightline Passes

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025

    Brightline, connecting South Florida and Orlando, is launching Brightline Passes—multi-ride options that offer frequent riders more flexibility and value. Brightline Passes are pre-paid and fixed-rate, available in 10, 20, and …

    by Julie Bouchner May 6, 2025
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    Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches “Sale Into Summer”

    by Julie Bouchner May 5, 2025

    Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering savings of up to 50% on select suite categories through its “Sale Into Summer” promotion. Running from May 1 to June 30, 2025, the …

    by Julie Bouchner May 5, 2025
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    Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with Return of “Giving Joy” Program

    by Julie Bouchner May 5, 2025

    To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025), Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back its annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy® program, which honors outstanding educators across the U.S. and Canada. This …

    by Julie Bouchner May 5, 2025
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