Norwegian Cruise Line Delivers Norwegian Viva
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of Norwegian Viva, the second ship in the cruise line’s Prima Class! MORE ABOUT THE CEREMONY Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri executives and team members were present to celebrate the delivery of Norwegian Viva in Marghera, Italy. The event mar
Cruise Deal Of The Week — August 4, 2023
Hey Travelers! As August begins, P&O Cruises has announced a special offer of double on board spending on select voyages to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary islands when booked by September 4, 2023. The deal is available on Select Price bookings made on voyages of 12 nights or more. Additiona
PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot To Sail Through St Lawrence River Winter 2025
From January to February 2025, PONANT will offer four voyages aboard the cruise lines ship, Le Commandant Charcot through Canada’s St. Lawrence River. MORE ABOUT THE EXPEDITIONS The 13-day expeditions will combine sub-zero adventuring such as kayaking, ice-fishing, dog sledding, and skijorin
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making An Icon: Creating Royal Promenade
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making An Icon: Creating Royal Promenade.” About Making An Icon: Creating Royal Promenade: In this episode, guests will gain insight from the Royal Carribean team into the modern architecture, design, new restaurants, and entertai
Princess Cruises Collaborates With Los Angeles Rams
Princess Cruises has announced the brands’ latest collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams! With the new partnership, the brand will bring a new atmosphere to the stadium by combining both the fun of games and the thrill of travel. Additionally, Princess Cruises will present its brand throughout
MSC Cruises Announces 2024-2025 Winter Itineraries
Today, MSC Cruises has announced more than 150 itineraries for Winter 2024-2025. Guests looking to travel between October 2024 and May 2025 can begin booking voyages today! When booking your cruise, choose between mini-cruises and long cruises throughout the cruise lines’ 22 ships. REL
Cruising 101: Exclusive Interview with Life Well Cruised
CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, Bill Panoff, hosted a Youtube Live stream with Ilana of Life Well Cruised, a Youtube channel where she discusses all things cruising and travel. The two discussed helpful cruise tips, tricks, and offered advice for first time cruisers.
Explora Journeys EXPLORA I Sets Sail On Maiden Voyage
Today, EXPLORA I has set sail on a seven-night sailing taking guests to Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland! “It is our absolute honor to welcome the very first guests onboard our extraordinary ship and share this special moment with them as we emb
Cruise To Uncharted Destinations With Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot
Embarking on PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot to the Arctic is unlike any other adventure you’ll ever experience. PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot will take you places no other ship can. From witnessing the majestic Northern Lights to exploring remote islands and meeting local indigenous commu
How Learning Languages Enhances Your Travel Experience
Learning a new language is often considered to be an impossible challenge for the average person. Memorizing thousands of new vocabulary words, practicing foreign pronunciation sounds, and engaging in an unfamiliar culture can be intimidating. However, if there’s one thing I’ve discovered during
Celebrity Cruises Awarded 18 Wine Spectator Awards
Today, Celebrity Cruises has been awarded 18 Wine Spectator awards for its wine program and restaurants, with some of the cruise line’s restaurants receiving awards for their 11th consecutive year! Celebrity Cruises has continued to be the only cruise line to receive “Best Of” Awards of
Exclusive Themed Cruise Aboard Discovery Princess
From November 25-29, 2023, set sail aboard Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess for an exclusive themed cruise! The voyage will be hosted by the ship’s godparent Adam Savage, co-host of Discovery Channel’s series MythBusters. Travel with Savage from the Port of Los Angeles for a four-day
Seabourn Pursuit Revealed
Today, Seabourn Cruise Line has released Seabourn Pursuit during a maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy! Seabourn Pursuit is the cruise lines’ second purpose-built ultra luxury vessel and newest expedition ship. “I am honored to share this incredible moment with th
10 Can’t-Miss Shore Excursions in the Cayman Islands
Welcome to the beautiful Cayman Islands, where the sun is shining, the water is crystal clear, and adventure awaits! From snorkeling with gentle stingrays to exploring colorful coral reefs, there’s a shore excursion here for everyone. Here are 10 can’t-miss excursions that will take your
Crystal Serenity Returns, Opening a New Era in Cruising
Crystal Cruises has relaunched Crystal Serenity, under the guardianship of A&K Travel Group. She comes complete with re-designed suites, award-winning speciality dining restaurants, and restorative public spaces. Crystal Serenity will be casting off from Marseille, France. The ship accommodates
Designer Picked for Israel’s First Cruise Terminal
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners will construct first purpose-built terminal for Haifa Port. Israel is taking a big step forward in the cruise world by tapping Bermello, Ajamil & Partners to design a new cruise terminal, the country’s first facility specifically built to welcome cruise passen
MSC Cruises Celebrates Sponsorship With Formula 1
At the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on July 28 to July 30, 2023, MSC Cruises and Formula 1 celebrated the cruise line as the title sponsor at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit! Formula 1 fans and MSC Cruises travelers got to see the collaboration between the two brands play out as MSC Cruises brandi
Crystal Cruises Shares Plans For Four New Ships in Six Years
A&K Travel Group CEO, Cristina Levis, announced that Crystal Cruises is working with its advisors, lenders, and export credit agents to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European ship manufacturers to build four new vessels and two new expedition ships! “We have ambitious growth pl
Fashion for the Future
Hats off to Piper & Skye, a company that not only creates beautifully crafted luxury handbags and accessories, but helps save our planet as well. All their bags, wallets, and other products are fashioned out of materials with a low carbon footprint and made from invasive species. Case in point:
Is Cruising In The Off-Season Worth It?
Summer isn’t the only time to embark on a cruise. Cruising during the off-season, also known as the shoulder or low season, has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and cons of cruising during the shoulder season. What are the advantages of off-season cruising? Cruising during
