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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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    Aurora Expeditions Reveals New 2027 Arctic & Beyond Adventures

    by Julie Bouchner June 5, 2025

    Aurora Expeditions has launched its 2027 Arctic & Beyond season, offering 25 voyages to some of the world’s most remote destinations. MORE INFORMATION Trips range from eight to 16 days …

    by Julie Bouchner June 5, 2025
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    Diana Ross Named Star of the Seas Godmother

    by Julie Bouchner June 5, 2025

    Royal Caribbean has named music legend Diana Ross as godmother of Star of the Seas, the newest ship in its Icon Class, debuting in August 2025. Ross will headline the …

    by Julie Bouchner June 5, 2025
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    MSC Cruises Launches Year-Round Itineraries in Southern Caribbean

    by Julie Bouchner June 4, 2025

    MSC Cruises will deploy MSC Opera year-round in the Southern Caribbean for the Winter 2026/27 and Summer 2027 seasons, marking the first time the line operates in the region during …

    by Julie Bouchner June 4, 2025
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    Oceania Cuts Steel for New Ship, Sonata

    by Julie Bouchner June 4, 2025

    Oceania Cruises marked a key milestone with the steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in its new Sonata Class. The ceremony took place at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in …

    by Julie Bouchner June 4, 2025
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    CroisiEurope Launches New Amazon Cruises on MV Brasilian Dream

    by Julie Bouchner June 3, 2025

    CroisiEurope will launch new Amazon River cruises in 2027 aboard its purpose-built ship, the MV Brasilian Dream. The 32-guest vessel will sail three 11-day itineraries along the Amazon, Rio Negro, …

    by Julie Bouchner June 3, 2025
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    Silversea Completes 136-Day World Cruise

    by Julie Bouchner June 2, 2025

    Silversea has completed its 2025 Controtempo World Cruise, which sailed from Tokyo on January 13 and arrived in New York City on May 29! The itinerary included major cities and …

    by Julie Bouchner June 2, 2025
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    Cunard Announces 195 New Voyages for 2027–2028

    by Julie Bouchner June 2, 2025

    Cunard has released 195 new itineraries across its fleet, covering 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028. The program includes visits to 93 UNESCO World Heritage …

    by Julie Bouchner June 2, 2025
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    Royal Caribbean Unveils New Lineup of Local Artists

    by Julie Bouchner May 29, 2025

    Royal Caribbean has selected its second group of up-and-coming artists for the Artist Discovery Program. Artists from the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti will each receive a …

    by Julie Bouchner May 29, 2025
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    Celebrity Cruises Revamps Solstice Series with $250M Upgrade

    by Julie Bouchner May 29, 2025

    Celebrity Cruises is investing over $250 million to modernize its Solstice Series ships, beginning with Celebrity Solstice in 2026! The upgrades include eight new experiences—four of them debuting at sea—plus …

    by Julie Bouchner May 29, 2025
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    MSC Yacht Club Expands to MSC Magnifica

    by Julie Bouchner May 28, 2025

    MSC Cruises will add its exclusive MSC Yacht Club to MSC Magnifica as part of a major dry-dock refurbishment later this year. The upgrade will also include a redesigned MSC …

    by Julie Bouchner May 28, 2025
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    Taraji P. Henson’s Moscato Joins Love Line Collection

    by Julie Bouchner May 28, 2025

    Princess Cruises has added Taraji P. Henson’s Seven Daughters Moscato to its Love Line Premium Liquors Collection! Featuring tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes, the wine is now available fleetwide and …

    by Julie Bouchner May 28, 2025
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    Formula 1 and MSC Cruises Extend Partnership to 2030

    by Julie Bouchner May 27, 2025

    Formula 1 and the Cruise Division of MSC Group have announced a multi-year extension of their global partnership, now running through the 2030 season! The renewal, coming ahead of schedule, …

    by Julie Bouchner May 27, 2025
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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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