Cruise Deal of the Week – July 29, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Hopefully you have something fun planned for the last weekend of July 2022, but if not, we have a cruise deal that you aren’t going to want to miss! It’s not too late to book a European cruise in 2022 and we have a deal from MSC Cruises that may be one […
Seabourn Venture Embarks on Inaugural Cruise
The newest ship from Seabourn welcomed its first guests on board today for a 12-day Northern Isles expedition. Seabourn Venture embarked from Tromsø, Norway on route to Arctic and the Svalbard Archipelago. The new luxury adventure ship will spend the season sailing 12- to 15-day voyages exploring t
Carnival Celebration to Have Fleet’s Largest Retail Selection
When the upcoming Carnival Celebration debuts this November, those on board will have plenty of options when it come to onboard shopping! The cruise line announced today that there will be nine retail collections on board, the most of any ship in their fleet. “As retailers, we saw more opportuni
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
NCL Reveals Cast of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”
As we inch closer to the debut of Norwegian Prima from Norwegian Cruise Line, this morning we learned a little bit more about the entertainment on board! NCL has revealed the cast of their new performance “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” premiering this August on board Norwegian Pri
American Cruise Lines Announces First-Ever California Cruise
American Cruise Lines is expanding their cruise offerings to California with a new 8-day cruise itinerary from San Francisco beginning in 2023 on board American Jazz. It’s the first time ever American Cruise Line has offered a California cruise itinerary. Sailing round trip from San Francisc
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Guests in Bimini
Photo: Carlos Pita/Virgin Voyages Guests on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady this week had a very special event to enjoy while cruising! This week was Sir Richard Branson’s special Birthday Voyage and while in Bimini, Sir Richard made a surprise appearance at a three-day Small Business
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 22, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked your cruise in Alaska this summer, no worries! There’s still time to book your trip and today we have a cruise deal up the Inside Passage in Alaska from Princess Cruises that you aren’t going to want to miss. The cruise stops at a numbe
Virgin Voyages Removes Pre-Cruise COVID Testing
In response to the conclusion of the CDC’s voluntary program, Virgin Voyages will remove the requirements for pre-embarkation testing. In a press release this morning, the cruise line also noted they would continue to consider the recommendations set forth by the organization, as well as adhering
Vote Now! Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
The annual Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards are here and we want YOU to tell us your favorites when it comes to all things cruising. We’re talking cruise lines, ships, destinations and a whole lot more, so cast your ballot today. Click the link below to get started! One lu
You’ll Love this Hotel Near Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Located just a few blocks north of Barcelona’s famous Gothic District, the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona puts cruisers right in the heart of this unique European city. One of dozens of luxury hotels operated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona offers a number of high-
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 15, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! If you haven’t gotten around to booking your cruise for this winter, we have a fantastic deal for you today! Holland America Line is sailing the Caribbean all winter long and the deals are some of the best we’ve ever seen. If you want to be sitting on a beach in
Regent Seven Seas Unveils 2024-2025 Grand Voyages
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced four new Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 including calls on Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. The four new itineraries set sail on Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The four ne
Norwegian Cruise Line Names 100 ‘Giving Joy’ Campaign Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the winners of their 2022 Giving Joy campaign which celebrates educators across the U.S. and Canada. The 100 winners will sail on board the new Norwegian Prima from Galveston, TX in late October where GRAMMY Award-winning artist and television show host Kelly C
CRUISING IN BARCELONA KEEPS GROWING
https://youtu.be/azlN_Z5kmag Cruising in Barcelona keeps growing! Resting along the shoreline of Spain’s Balearic Sea, Barcelona is a cruise port city with plenty of modern amenity to go along with it’s very old-world charm. A bustling cruise port, many cruising the Mediterranean choose to exten
Check Out This Barcelona Hotel Nearby to the Cruise Port
Resting along the shoreline of Spain’s Balearic Sea, Barcelona is a city with plenty of modern amenity to go along with it’s very old-world charm. A bustling cruise port, many cruising the Mediterranean choose to extend their stay before or after their Barcelona cruise vacation to really
Scenic Holds Float Out Ceremony for New Luxury Yacht Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Group is another step closer to their second luxury adventure cruising yacht after a float out ceremony was held for Scenic Eclipse II in late June at the shipyard in Croatia where the ship is being built. Scheduled to launch in April 2023, the polar-class Scenic Eclipse II is a sister shi
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 8, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but there’s a brand new cruise ship ready for you to enjoy! Disney Wish is the first new cruise ship from the cruise line in a decade and if the inaugural cruise was any indication, it’s going to be a very popular cruis
Explora Journeys Announces Two New Cruise Ships
When MSC Group first announced their new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, the plan was to have four ships with the first coming in 2023. Today, the cruise line announced they’re building two additional hydrogen-powered ships, bringing the future fleet to six in total. The new ships,
Port of Tarragona Set to Be Spain’s Newest Cruise Destination
With lots of real estate along the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, Spain is a destination cruisers return to again and again. While cities like Barcelona and Valencia are the top draws, another port is eyeing a chance to be one of Spain’s most popular cruise ports. Tarragona is just South of Barce