A Visit to Pearl Harbor
The beginning and the end. That’s what you’ll find along the picturesque stretch of water known as Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii – tall palms, warm sun, shimmering wakes and a story of unimaginable horror and selfless heroism. Resting just below the clear waters of this idyllic ancho
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes a Record Six Ships on Back to Back Days
One popular cruise port is breaking records and that’s great news for the industry. Nassau Cruise Port saw a record six ships in port both December 5th and December 6th, bringing tens of thousands of guests to the port city. Calls to Nassau even included two of the largest ships in the world
P&O CRUISES WILL NAME ITS NEWEST SHIP, ARVIA, IN Barbados
P&O Cruises has announced that its newest ship, Arvia, will be officially named in a world-first beachside ceremony in Barbados on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The company’s second LNG-powered Excel class ship and sister ship to Iona will join the fleet just before Christmas at the end of this y
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CELEBRATES RECORD SALES FOLLOWING BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that November was a record-breaking booking month following Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. November 25, 2022, Black Friday, was the most successful booking day in Norwegian Cruise Line’s history, followed by a record-breaking amount of Cyber Monday booki
CUNARD UNVEILS NEW DETAILS ABOUT QUEEN ANNE’S UPCOMING ART COLLECTION
This past week, Cunard welcomed guests to an exceptional evening at Carlton House Terrace in London to showcase all that Queen Anne- the latest Cunard cruise liner- has to offer. Members of the media, influencers and cruise industry networks were in attendance and were able to take part in a 360-bra
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE UNVEILS 52-FOOT-WIDE ART PIECE FOR NEW SHIP, NORWEGIAN VIVA
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled an interactive art piece that will be featured on the company’s new ship, Norwegian Viva, at SCOPE Miami Beach yesterday. The art piece was created by contemporary British digital artist, Dominic Harris. The piece is called “Every Wing Has a Silver Lining”
The Best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! And welcome to the best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022! We’ve compiled a roundup of some of the best deals in cruising this year and we’re adding to the list every day so check back and make sure you take advantage of these awesome savings for your next
CELEBRITY CRUISES BREAKS PREVIOUS RECORDS WITH BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY SALES PERFORMANCE
Celebrity Cruises had its largest booking day ever on Black Friday, followed by the strongest Cyber Monday in company history. This all comes following the recent delivery of the company’s new luxury ship, Celebrity Beyond. Cruisers booked vacations with brand-new itineraries that inclu
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW 33-DAY GRAND VOYAGE FOR FALL 2023
Today, Oceania Cruises announced a brand-new Grand Voyage Itinerary setting sail in fall of 2023. The Mediterranean Connection cruising aboard the Marina will set sail on a 33-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona and stop in popular destinations in the Holy Lands and the Eastern Mediterranean. The sh
ROCK THE BELLS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SIXTHMAN FOR FIRST-EVER HIP-HOP CRUISE
Today, Rock The Bells, a global platform committed to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced the “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience.” Rock The Bells is partnering up with Sixthman, an industry leader and pioneer in music and lifestyle festivals at sea, fo
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES SAILS INTO 2023 WITH 3 NEW SHIPS, 10 NEW ITINERARIES, AND 21 NEW PORTS
American Cruise Lines has announced 3 new smaller ships, 10 brand new itineraries, and 21 new ports for the upcoming 2023-2024 season! The cruise line revealed a new brochure for the season ahead and all cruises are now available to book online. For 2023, American Cruise Lines will have 17 small v
MSC SEASCAPE TO FEATURE FIRST TimeVALLÉE BOUTIQUE AT SEA
MSC Cruises is adding to its high-end retail selection on board with a new catalog of luxury brands in partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies are adding a touch of Swiss to the seas, highlighting the style and refinement Switzerland is known for. The company will also have reve
Atlas Ocean Voyages Names World Traveller in Chile
Chief Sales Officer of Cruise Planners and godmother of Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new ship, Theresa Scalzitti, celebrated the official naming ceremony of World Traveller this past weekend in the fjords of Beagle Channel’s Glacier Alley in Chile. The ceremony also included the official naming of the
Meet The Plant Medicine Doctor of St. Kitts Who Cures Ailments With Plants
https://youtu.be/RTQ8AfzVE4U Humans are products of their environment. When living on an island in the Caribbean like St. Kitts, people have adapted to survive using the local flora and fauna for all sorts of things. For cruisers looking for a very unique St. Kitts shore excursion, O’Neil̵
Carnival Celebration Makes First Call to a Caribbean Port on Maiden Voyage
Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand-new flagship, made its first call to a Caribbean port when the ship arrived in Grand Turk earlier today. Currently, Carnival Celebration is sailing its inaugural voyage, a six-day Thanksgiving cruise. “It is an honor to bring our new flagship to
SEABOURN CELEBRATES SEABOURN VENTURE’S INAUGURAL VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA
Seabourn has reached another pivotal moment in the company’s history with Seabourn Venture making its first-ever visit to Antarctica. The line’s first purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture marked its maiden voyage to the “Great White Continent” with an official naming cere
Cruising Through New England & Canada with Princess Cruises
https://youtu.be/yqNhpd_fMtA New York City is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s actually a popular cruise port? Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess is just one of the many ships sailing from the Big Apple and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill P
Diamond Princess Sets Sail from New Homeport in San Diego
The newly renovated Diamond Princess welcome guests onboard this past Sunday for its inaugural sailing from its new homeport in San Diego. The shift to homeporting in San Diego has skyrocketed the city’s tourism and positively affected local businesses in the area. The sailing milestone complete
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES NAMES NEW WORLD TRAVELLER ALONGSIDE WORLD NAVIGATOR IN PATAGONIA
Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrated a landmark occasion this past weekend with naming ceremonies for its newest vessels, World Traveller and World Navigator. World Navigator has been in service since last year but never received a proper naming ceremony due to Covid restrictions. Both ships were name