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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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    MSC Cruises Brings Italian Flavors to F1

    by Julie Bouchner September 8, 2025

    At the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, MSC Cruises brought its signature cuisine trackside. As a Premium Partner of the BWT Alpine F1 Team, three of its chefs served dishes from …

    by Julie Bouchner September 8, 2025
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    Virgin Voyages Celebrates Brilliant Lady Launch in NYC at Pier 90

    by Julie Bouchner September 8, 2025

    Virgin Voyages debuted its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, this week at Pier 90 in New York City, welcoming more than 4,000 guests onboard. The event marked the cruise line’s official …

    by Julie Bouchner September 8, 2025
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    Royal Caribbean Celebrates Float out of Legend of the Seas

    by Julie Bouchner September 3, 2025

    Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major construction milestone, touching water for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The ship will continue …

    by Julie Bouchner September 3, 2025
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    Celebrity Cruises Launches Next-Generation River Ships

    by Julie Bouchner September 3, 2025

    Celebrity Cruises introduces Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker on the Rhine and Danube, with open decks, spacious staterooms, and world-class dining. Priority Booking Access for 2027 sailings is open, and …

    by Julie Bouchner September 3, 2025
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    Explora Journeys Launches Sky & Sea Fare

    by Julie Bouchner August 28, 2025

    Explora Journeys has introduced the Sky & Sea fare, a package that combines flights, transfers, and more with its ocean journeys! Available to travelers from the UK, Netherlands, Spain, France, …

    by Julie Bouchner August 28, 2025
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    Explore Winter 2026–2027 Caribbean Voyages Aboard Ilma

    by Julie Bouchner August 27, 2025

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is now accepting Winter 2026–2027 Caribbean bookings aboard Ilma. From November 2026 to April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 itineraries, ranging from three …

    by Julie Bouchner August 27, 2025
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    Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2027 Sailings for Carnival Firenze

    by Julie Bouchner August 27, 2025

    Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for new 2027 cruises aboard Carnival Firenze, including three Carnival Journeys voyages across South America and 10 new Caribbean sailings from Miami. The ship …

    by Julie Bouchner August 27, 2025
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    PONANT Announces 12-Night North Pole Expeditions

    by Julie Bouchner August 25, 2025

    Ponant Explorations is offering 12-night North Pole voyages in 2027 aboard Le Commandant Charcot. These shorter itineraries deliver the full polar experience and complement the line’s longer North Pole cruises, …

    by Julie Bouchner August 25, 2025
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    Chef Janaína Torres Named Godmother of Celebrity Xcel

    by Julie Bouchner August 25, 2025

    Celebrity Cruises has named world-renowned Brazilian chef Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the newest ship in the line’s award-winning Edge Series®. Torres becomes the first Brazilian chef to …

    by Julie Bouchner August 25, 2025
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    Royal Caribbean Introduces Star of the Seas

    by Julie Bouchner August 21, 2025

    Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas made its grand debut in Port Canaveral, Florida! Crew, executives, and guests gathered in the ship’s iconic AquaTheater as Kellie Gerardi, research astronaut and …

    by Julie Bouchner August 21, 2025
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    Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2027 Europe Voyages

    by Julie Bouchner August 20, 2025

    Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2027 Europe season with 24 new itineraries across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The program introduces seven new ports in Germany, England, Greece, and …

    by Julie Bouchner August 20, 2025
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    Holland America Line Recycles Ship Carpet into Souvenir Coasters

    by Julie Bouchner August 20, 2025

    Holland America Line now offers guests a set of four coasters made from upcycled ship carpet! Created with Danish carpet maker Dansk Wilton, these coasters are the cruise industry’s first …

    by Julie Bouchner August 20, 2025
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    Priority Booking Opens for Celebrity River Cruises

    by Julie Bouchner August 19, 2025

    Be among the first to reserve your spot on Celebrity River Cruises 2027! Priority Booking opens at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. A fully refundable $500 deposit …

    by Julie Bouchner August 19, 2025
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    Tracing the Transpacific with Pan Am

    by Julie Bouchner August 19, 2025

    Beyond Capricorn has announced Tracing the Transpacific: A Pan Am® Journey by Private Air, a 20-day private jet trip departing April 2026. The program follows the company’s inaugural Tracing the …

    by Julie Bouchner August 19, 2025
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    Star Princess Brings Spellbound Speakeasy to Sea

    by Julie Bouchner August 15, 2025

    Princess Cruises is debuting an all-new Spellbound by Magic Castle aboard Star Princess, immersing guests in a speakeasy world of magic, illusions, and storytelling at sea. “Spellbound has quickly become …

    by Julie Bouchner August 15, 2025
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    Princess Cruises’ Star Princess Completes Final Sea Trials

    by Julie Bouchner August 13, 2025

    Princess Cruises’ second Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, has completed her final sea trials and is set to welcome guests on October 4, 2025, on a Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona! During …

    by Julie Bouchner August 13, 2025
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    Carnival Festivale Bookings Now Open

    by Julie Bouchner August 13, 2025

    Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for Carnival Festivale, its new Excel-class ship debuting in 2027, featuring music-themed entertainment and family-focused experiences. The ship’s maiden 15-day trans-Atlantic voyage departs Southampton, …

    by Julie Bouchner August 13, 2025
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    Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches New Junior Suites and Concierge Amenities

    by Julie Bouchner August 12, 2025

    Atlas Ocean Voyages is upgrading its onboard experience with the new Concierge Collection—a refreshed level of amenities featuring more space, enhanced in-suite touches, and exclusive perks. “We’re excited to introduce …

    by Julie Bouchner August 12, 2025
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    Crystal Launches ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’ Land and Sea Experiences

    by Julie Bouchner August 11, 2025

    Crystal today announced its new partnership with Abercrombie & Kent, combining Crystal’s luxury cruises with A&K’s expertise in curated land adventures. This collaboration expands the traditional cruise experience by offering …

    by Julie Bouchner August 11, 2025
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    Princess Cruises Reveals 2027 Alaska Season with Star Princess

    by Julie Bouchner August 11, 2025

    Princess Cruises announced its largest Alaska season for 2027. Operating eight ships and five wilderness lodges, it offers more sailings, glacier views, and exploration options. Booking opens August 12, 2025. …

    by Julie Bouchner August 11, 2025
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