Matt Mitcham Makes His Return to Cruising
One of cruising’s most popular cruise directors is back on board a cruise ship, but this time he’s overseeing a very special kind of cruise! Former Carnival Cruise Director Matt Mitcham made waves when he announced he’d be leaving his position back in 2020 after 14 years working fo
May The Best Norwegian Cruise Line Chef Win
It is time to get cooking! Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the next EMBARK with NCL episode, “The Great Cruise Cookoff,” a culinary competition starring three NCL chefs as they compete to win the featured dish aboard Norwegian Prima. Join Corporate Executive Chef Michael Koertgen, Di
Holland America Line’s Grand Australia & New Zealand Cruise Returns After 10 Years
Holland America Line is continuing to promote it’s longer scheduled voyages embarking from North American homeports, just adding the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage to the lineup. This Grand Voyage expedition will give passengers the opportunity to set sail for over 3 months, 94 days,
Virgin Voyages to Offer One-Way World Cruises in 2023-2024
It may only be 2022, but cruise travelers can expect some fun sailings to come in 2023-2024! Virgin Voyages has announced four new one-way sailings traveling across the world during the 2023-2024 winter season. The voyages are on board Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady with sailings to Asia, Austral
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Returns to Carnival Cruise Line
Calling all Dr. Seuss fans! Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the popular Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friends will be returning across the entire Carnival fleet beginning October 1, 2022. The breakfast is part of Carnival’s Seuss at Sea program, a partnersh
Oceania Cruises to Reprise Around the World in 180 Days Cruise
Oceania Cruises has announced its most broad and interactive series of World and Grand Voyages for the 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons along with a reprisal of their Around the World in 180 Day voyage. Designed specifically for adventure seekers, the new expeditions include destinations in the South Pa
Disney Cruise Line Announces Disney Treasure
Wishes do come true! Disney Cruise Line’s Experiences and Products Chairman, Josh D’Amaro, announced the company’s upcoming sixth ship, Disney Treasure, at the D23 expo event this weekend! Slated for 2024, the new ship is going to feature a new ship-wide motif that guests will lo
Princess Cruises Partners with Xponential Fitness
Health and wellness at sea has been at the forefront for a while now, and it’s clear that trend isn’t going away any time soon. Princess Cruises has announced an exclusive 5-year partnership with Xponential Fitness, Inc. to provide the cruise line with uniquely customizable guest fitness
Holland America Line Receives Responsible Seafood Certification
Holland America Line is now the first cruise line to be awarded the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, a commitment to serving fresh, sustainable and traceable Alaskan seafood. The certification is valid on all six HAL ships that sail to the Alaskan waters. “Holland America
Margaritaville at Sea Announces “Heroes Sail Free” Cruise Program
U.S. military service members, police, fire, EMS personnel, and educators, Margaritaville at Sea has a trip for you! The cruise line has announced a new “Heroes Sail Free” cruise program, inviting all frontline heroes on a free cruise to the Bahamas. “To show our sincere gratitud
There’s a New Podcast for Cruisers and Travelers: Cruise Control Live with Bill Panoff
Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Bill Panoff has a new podcast for cruise and travel lovers all over the world. Just launched this week, Cruise Control Live with Bill Panoff offers an up-close and in-depth look at not just the cruise and travel industry, but interviews with m
Azamara Details News 2024 Europe Cruise Itineraries
Luxury cruise operator Azamara has unveiled 84 new cruise itineraries for their 2024 European season and guests will have the opportunity to go deeper into each destination thanks to 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight. On September 9, Azamara will also launch a brand-new video series
Royal Caribbean Partners with Starlink for High-Speed Internet on Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group is taking big steps forward when it comes to connectivity at sea. The cruise conglomerate has announced they’re updating all current and future fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet access. Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cru
MSC Cruises Eases Protocols for U.S. Residents
MSC Cruises will ease health and safety protocols for U.S. residents on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean and the Bahamas starting September 1st. The cruise line will relax COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements for U.S. residents, though they still recommend all U.S. residen
Katy Perry Christens Norwegian Prima in Iceland
We’ve waited since 2019 for a new Norwegian Cruise Line ship, but thankfully with international pop sensation and Godmother Katy Perry on hand in Reykjavík, Iceland over the weekend, the wait for Norwegian Prima has ended! Alongside President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Frank De
American Queen Voyages Announces 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise
Fan of horse racing and cruising are in luck! American Queen Voyages has announced a 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise on board their new paddlewheel ship American Countess. The nine-day sailing will include a pre-cruise hotel stay at the Brown Hotel in Louisville and highlights include competing in the an
Viking Osiris Named in Luxor, Egypt
The newest Viking river cruise ship was named at a ceremony in Luxor, Egypt yesterday with some very special guests in attendance. Viking Osiris is set to sail the Nile River with guests for the first time after Viking’s first ever ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvo
Royal Caribbean Set to Welcome Unvaccinated Guests
Another cruise line is allowing unvaccinated guests to sail on board, so long as they still test negative for COVID-19 prior to cruising. Royal Caribbean International announced today that starting Sept. 5, the cruise line will welcome all guests – unvaccinated and vaccinated – to sail on board
Going Forward with Azamara Onward
Welcome to Azamara Onward. Now get off the ship! Don’t take that the wrong way; take it as a gift. Azamara’s mission is to give its guests the one thing no one ever has enough of: time. Time to explore unusual, offbeat destinations. Time to have a late dinner at the cute little brasserie y
