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
Silversea Completes Purchase of Luxury Yacht Endeavour from Crystal Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced its official approval to acquire the luxury cruise yacht Endeavour, which was initially delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021 before the cruise line went out of business following the pandemic. The vessel’s purchase price was $275 million, well below the e
Discovering The Lower Danube
The world is as big as you make it and limiting yourself to well trodden cruise destinations limits the scope of this amazing and diverse planet. Of course the beaches of the Caribbean and the iconic ports of the Mediterranean have significant appeal but for me there is always a new world emerging b
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
Holland America Line Announces 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Mark your calendars! Holland American Line announced its 150th Anniversary celebration on April 18, 2023. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the cruise line has announced plans for special events, activities, and transatlantic crossings for voyagers to join. “A milestone like a 150th Ann
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
Pandaw Announces Construction of New River Cruise Ship RV Song Hong
Good news continues to pour in for Pandaw River Expeditions. The popular expeditionary river cruise operator has announced that due the popularity of their Vietnam Red River and Halong Bay itineraries they are building a new vessel to be named RV Song Hong, which translates to Red River. It was on
Princess Cruises Has New Summer Sailings
Emerald Princess from Princess Cruises is setting sail on it’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast this summer and the itineraries look like a lot of fun. The Hawaiian island stops in particular should make cruisers take notice as calls like Maui and Kauai ar
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
Holland America Partners with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute on Sustainability Initiative
Holland America Line has new offerings on their dinner menu courtesy of Culinary Council member Chef Ethan Stowell and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). At a media dinner event in Juneau, Alaska this week, the cruise line debuted new dishes available on all six Holland America Line ship
New Season of “Embark with NCL” Premiers Tonight
After the first season of “Embark with NCL” garnered nearly 3 million views in it’s first season, Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back the show for a second season with a focus on what’s happening on their ships and ashore. In this season, American television personality an
Holland America Adds 2nd Transatlantic to 150th Celebrations
To commemorate their 150th anniversary, Holland America Line is adding a second transatlantic crossing for guests to enjoy on board their new ship Rotterdam. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 3, 2023, the 16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, retracing in reverse th
New Features for Kids on MSC World Europa
We’re just six months away from the inaugural cruise on board MSC Cruises’ MSC World Europa and today the cruise line announced their entertainment plans for the youngest guests on board. Not only will the ship feature the largest kids’ area ever for the cruise line at 8,245 square
Disney Cruise Line Honors Make-A-Wish Children As Godchildren of the New Disney Wish
Disney Wish is granting wishes this summer season. Disney Cruise Line announced today that all past, present, and future Make-A-Wish® children will be honored as godchildren at the ship’s christening next week at Port Canaveral, Florida. Disney Cruise Line is excited to recognize children for
Stretching the Star Pride by Windstar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD69IKXaeZc Star Pride by Windstar Cruises sets sail at full capacity after the ship’s stretch. Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff was onboard with the Chris Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises, to discuss the new and impro
Princess Cruises Offers First Gelato Experience At Sea
Summer just got a whole lot sweeter! On June 23, 2022, Princess Cruises’ announced that they will be the first cruise line to offer a gelato experience at sea on three of their ships. This summer, set sail on Discovery Princess, Sky Princess, and Enchanted Princess to experience this famous Italia
Ponant AND Smithsonian Journeys Announce Cruises In ANTARCTICA WINTER 2023
Look out for Winter 2023! Ponant Cruises announced they are collaborating with Smithsonian Journeys on a series of co-branded sailings offering 21 cruises to Antarctica. Two experienced Smithsonian Journeys Experts will lead each trip with backgrounds in art history, a solar astrophysicist, or an in
Cruising from Baltimore is Back and Better Than Ever
Feature Photo: Cruise Maryland One of America’s most convenient port cities is back in action and that’s great news for cruisers! Baltimore, also known as the Charm City, is one of the most convenient cruise embarkation ports and major cruise lines are once again sailing from the city to s
Carnival Cruise Line Announces ‘Costa by Carnival’ Collaboration
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that the company is teaming up with Costa Cruises for a sister brand collaboration. Beginning Spring 2023, guests can set sail with COSTA by CARNIVAL, a collaboration between the two cruise brands where Carnival Cruise Line will operate two Costa Cruises’ s
A&K Travel Group Buys Crystal Cruises’ Brand, 2 Ships
One of the biggest storylines to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was the demise of luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises. Long considered one of the top high-end cruise brands, the cruise line left behind a fleet of river and ocean ships that many believed would be scooped up by other cruise line
