New Look at Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess
Another day, another brand new cruise ship for us to covet! Princess Cruises released a series of first look images and video of their brand new ship Enchanted Princess and wow does it look spectacular! Princess Cruises also announced a special naming ceremony celebration will be broadcast on M
Richard Fain Steps Down as Royal Caribbean Group CEO
Cruisers woke up to some monumental news in the industry this morning. Richard Fain, one of the most recognizable people in cruising, has announced he’s stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Caribbean Group after more than 33 years effective January 3, 2022. The cruise lin
Celebrity Cruises Takes Another Step Towards Full Fleet Return
Over the weekend, Celebrity Cruises marked another milestone in their cruise return when Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation both set sail with passengers for the first time since the pandemic began. Celebrity now has 10 of their 14 ships active around the world with
Cruising on Viking Venus: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Never say never, I suppose, but I’d be stunned if anyone even caught a cold aboard a Viking Ocean ship, much less contracted COVID-19. I just returned from a 12-night Mediterranean Odyssey voyage aboard Viking Venus, the latest addition to Viking’s gorgeous series of identical 930-passenger, 47,
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 5, 2021
Happy Holidays, everyone! Holiday season 2021 is upon us and that means cruises are headed to warmer climates all over the Caribbean and Central America. If you’re still planning your next cruise vacation, cruise lines are still offering deals galore as they ramp up operation back to ful
The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Cruisers
The holidays are BACK — and so is cruising! This year, you can hope to gather with family and friends for holiday dinners, drinks, parties, gift-giving, and other festivities that go far, far beyond that 60-minute video call that was the extent of last year’s holiday celebration — the one wher
Le Barth is Back
Le Barthélemy has been named the number one hotel on St. Barths, and now I know why. I’ve just spent several days at this small luxury hotel, and it is no wonder why the accolades are pouring in. Everything from the food to the service and the turquoise ocean views from my suite was très [&helli
Celebrity Apex Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale played host to a special event today as Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Apex kicked off its inaugural Caribbean season. After the official naming ceremony, the ship will begin sailing rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itinerarie
Who’s Cruising to Antarctica for the 2021 Total Solar Eclipse?
A trip to Antarctica to watch a total eclipse of the sun can be the voyage of a lifetime, traveling to the ends of the Earth in order to witness such an extreme astronomical event in an environment so stark and dramatic. On December 4, 2021, the path of totality – that is, the area […]
Destination Immersion in the Greek Islands with Azamara
There’s really only one way to describe the Greek islands: picture-perfect. From the immaculate white-washed homes to the crystal-clear water lapping the many sand beaches, these islands have developed a vivid allure that’s put them at the very top of destination bucket lists all over the world.
Thailand Ends Travel Restrictions for Dozens of Countries
One of the world’s most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia is reopening for international tourism! Thailand has ended the mandatory quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers from an approved list of more than 60 countries. The country is also opening up to locals as Thailand
Back in Bliss: On Board the Return ofNorwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its Great Cruise Comeback with the restart of the Norwegian Bliss sailing out of Los Angeles on 7 night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera. As one of the line’s most successful ships ever launched in its 57 year history, seeing this beauty back in action is cau
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 29, 2021
Happy Halloween! Hopefully you’ve got your Squid Game and Ted Lasso costumes ready to go for a fun night of trick-or-treating! The good news is we’re finally starting to see some progress when it comes to opening up travel around the world. Starting November 8th, there are ways for inter
MSC Cruises CEO ‘Confident’ Full Fleet Will Be Back by Winter 2022
While most cruise lines have been sitting idle for the past 13 months, MSC Cruises has proven time and again that cruising can be safe during a pandemic. The cruise line restarted ships in the Mediterranean on board MSC Grandiosa and Magnifica last August and since then, tho
Mangia, Mangia on Costa Smeralda
If there is one thing synonymous with the Italian way of life, eating would certainly rank at the top of the list. For Italians, it’s not just sustenance for survival, it’s a cultural celebration that is carried out flawlessly aboard the beautiful Costa Smeralda. Ranking as the fifth largest cru
From the Readers: A Portal Porthole to a New World
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers are always sharing their best cruise and travel stories with us. Check out the latest submission below! A Portal Porthole to a New World I enjoy a good spoiler, so here it is: Take a cruise, at least, once in your life. It’s been two weeks since my
Asian River Cruise Line Pandaw Shuts Down After 25 Years
Some sad news in the cruise world this morning. Pandaw, a river expedition cruise line sailing Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and India has announced they’re closing their doors after more than 25 years in business. In the press release, Pandaw cited “lack of financial liquidity a
Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line marked a huge milestone in the cruise comeback this weekend when they christened the brand new Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral! The event was the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the cruise industry’s restart this summer. Carnival’s Chie
Cruise Saudi Is Now a Member of the World Travel & Tourism Council
The world’s newest cruise destination took another step towards their goal of becoming a top-tier cruise and travel destination. Cruise Saudi announced today that they’ve become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a community of travel and tourism professional
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 22, 2021
It’s not always advisable to wait until the last minute, but when it comes to cruise vacations, last-minute deals are the best way to save a ton on your next sailing. For those who live nearby to a cruise port and won’t have a problem getting there on embarkation day, a last minute cruis
