Tour Ritz Carlton’s First Yacht Collection Ship
Today, Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, gives viewers a first look at the new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand ship, Evrima! The Evrima is the first vessel for the line. Come see all the new luxury offerings that will bring a huge delight to all guests onboard!
Cunard Announces Winter 2025 Program
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, is set to embark on her first World Voyage in 2025. The luxury cruise line announced its Winter 2025 program, which has over 133 voyages with stops at 159 unique destinations worldwide. Queen Anne will be the only ship to offer a full World Voyage in 2025. Queen E
Cunard Launches ‘Sea Views’ Photography Exhibition, Spotlighting 100 Years Of History
Cunard, a luxury cruise line, launched a new online exhibition on March 2, 2023, featuring 100 years of photographs. The exhibition was curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney. The exhibition, called ‘Sea Views,’ displays images from the Cunard archive as well as pho
PONANT And Smithsonian Journeys Announce 2024 Voyages With New Itineraries
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys announced their 2024 small ship expeditions, which will allow guests to explore the history, environment, local culture, and cuisine of each destination. PONANT, which designs small ship voyages, and Smithsonian Journeys, the Smithsonian Institution’s travel program
MSC Cruises Creates Training Program To Reduce Ship And Whale Collision
Today, MSC Cruises shared its latest partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation charity, to reduce the likelihood of collisions with whales, dolphins, and porpoises in oceans around the world. MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP ORCA and MSC Cruises plan to educate those working on the ship’s bridge
Natalya Leahy Named President Of Seabourn
Today, luxury cruise line Seabourn shared the news of the brand’s new president, Natalya Leahy. Leahy has worked with Holland America Group for the last seven years overseeing operational logistics for Seabourn. “It’s an honor to join the extraordinary Seabourn team and partners
Holland America Line Announces Free Immersive Travel Expo In Seattle
Yesterday, Holland America Line announced the return of the brand’s free all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel show on March 18, 2023, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66. in Seattle. This is the third time Holland America Line is offering the travel expo, giving attendees
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals Immersive Culinary Program, Epicurean Perfection
Today, Regent Seven Seas shared news of the brand’s new immersive culinary program, Epicurean Perfection, a culinary experience to give guests the “opportunity to taste the world around them” both on and off the ship. More About Epicurean Perfection Epicurean Perfection w
Nassau Cruise Port Sets New Single Day Record
Yesterday, Nassau Cruise Port set a new single-day record welcoming 28,554 passengers with six ships in port. The six ships at the cruise port were Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of The Seas and Harmony of the Seas, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, Celebrity Cruises’
The Gemini Becomes A Temporary Shelter For Turkey And Syria Earthquake Survivors
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, affecting the lives of millions of people. As of Friday, February 24, 2023, more than 44,218 people were reported killed, and tens of thousands injured. As rescue teams have begun searching and cleaning up the affected areas, there
Oceania Cruises Names Giada De Laurentiis Godmother of Vista
Giada De Laurentiis, Italian-American chef, author, and Emmy Award-winning food personality has been named godmother of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista. On May 8, 2023, De Laurentiis will officiate the ceremony in Valletta, Malta, as the ship makes its seven-night roundtrip voyage from Rom
AMAWATERWAYS ANNOUNCES DETAILS On UPCOMING “SIP AND SAIL” VIRTUAL EVENT
On March 2, 2023, AmaWaterways invites travel journalists and media to “Sip & Sail,” a virtual event that will unveil the details of the highly anticipated Magdalena River Cruises. Attendees of the virtual event will hear all about the cruise lines’ plans for their first-ever river cruise
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island”
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024. ABOUT “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 6 In this episode, guests le
Seabourn Reveals New 2024 and 2025 Expeditions
Seabourn has announced several expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025. In addition, travelers can explore several remote destinations, such as the South Pacific, Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, aboard the newly purpose-built expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Se
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces The Return Of Meet The Winemakers Series
For the seventh year in a row, Norwegian Cruise Line brings back the fan favorite, Meet the Winemaker series, a program featuring renowned winemakers and culinary experts showcasing their expertise with guests on board the brand’s newest ships. “Our Meet the Winemaker series is bac
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequilas now available on Carnival Cruise Line
Guests can now enjoy premium Santo Tequilas at every bar on the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to offer their smooth Santo Blanco Tequila and oak-aged Santo Reposado Tequila on all Carnival sh
SWAN HELLENIC NAMES VALERIE ANN WILSON GODMOTHER OF SH DIANA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced the details for the naming ceremony of its newest and largest expedition cruise ship, SH Diana. The ceremony for the cruise line’s third ice-class vessel will take place on May 4, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The brand-new SH Diana will get to call the luxury tra
MSC Cruises New Sustainable Flagship, MSC Euribia To Launch In Copenhagen
MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable ship in its fleet, MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony on June 8, 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark! MORE ABOUT MSC EURIBIA MSC Euribia is set to sail on her inaugural season in Northern Europe on June 10, 2023. MSC Euribia will offer 7-nigh
Sea Cloud Spirit Sets Sail From Miami
Sea Cloud Cruises’ newest vessel, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT, has just made her long-awaited debut in Miami, Florida. On February 21, 2023, the shipping company celebrated its newest tall ship sailing through US waters. Following this sailing, the 453-foot yacht will sail from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera an
Princess Cruises Launches New Program to Help Guests Post-Cruise
Yesterday, Princess Cruises launched a program to help guests after their cruise has ended. The Go-Princess-Welcome Home team will assist guests with several common post-cruise needs such as obtaining copies of folios, clarifying charges, addressing issues experienced on board, and booking future
