Princess Cruise Introduces Expanded Vegan Menu for Plant- Based Cruises
Princess Cruise has introduced a series of vegan menus onboard the fleet, in line with its commitment of providing excellent cuisine for all. The new menus combine gourmet culinary tastes with eco-consciousness. The items on these menus are prepared without animal products and offer a variety o
Holland America Line Installs Space X’s Starlink on More than Half Its Fleet
Holland America Line has updated its internet to Space X’s Starlink onboard over half of its fleet. The first ship to receive this high-speed internet was Koningsdam, and now Oosterdam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam, and Zuiderdam also have high-speed internet onboard. Starlink is a sat
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches New “Wheel of Fortune” Show in Spring 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has paired with Sony Pictures Television and TimePlay INC to bring a new “Wheel of Fortune” game show on 16 of its ships in Spring 2024. Powered by TimePlay Inc.’s interactive technology and located in the main theater, guests will be able to w
Royal Caribbean Announces Utopia of Seas Update
Today, Royal Caribbean has announced that its newest ship Utopia of the Seas has floated for the first time. This milestone makes the Oasis Class ship one step closer to being ready for its July 2024 debut. With features such as the longest dry sea slide, The Ultimate Abyss, and more than 40 w
Oceania Cruises’ Vista Earns Perfect U.S. Health Inspection Score
Oceania Cruises reports that its new ship,Vista, earned a perfect score of 100 on its most recent U.S. Public Health Inspection (U.S.P.H), conducted by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control ( CDC). The inspection occurred on September 20, 2023, while the ship was in Boston on the third
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas Meets Float Out Milestone
Over the weekend, Utopia of the Seas floated for the first time in Saint-Nazaire, France, marking a major milestone for construction. By July 2024, the Oasis Class ship will debut in Port Canaveral, Florida! A cruise ship’s “float out” is a major event for a cruise ship, noting that the cruise
Azamara Cruises Shares New Culturally Immersive Voyages
Azamara has released four new itineraries for holiday celebrations in Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Vietnam, and more! The cruise line is now including Extended Destination Days, offering guests 10 or more additional hours in port and more overnight stays! “We are thrilled to offer these new s
Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas Tests Biofuel to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Royal Caribbean announced that Symphony of the Seas has become the first ship in the maritime industry to successfully test and use biofuel blends as a fuel source. The company confirmed that the onboard technical systems of Symphony of the Seas met operational standards without an
Swan Hellenic Unveils New 2024-2025 Antarctic Expeditions
Swan Hellenic has announced and opened bookings for its Antarctica 2024-2025 Season of Cultural Expedition Cruises on boutique 5-star ice-class ships, SH Diana and SH Vega. The cruises across both ships begin on November 13, 2024 and change itineraries on March 3, 2025.The cruise lengths range from
Princess Cruises Launches “Hollywood Insider” Themed Cruises in October 2023
Princess Cruise announced that it is debuting a series of three “Hollywood Insider” themed cruises, onboard California Coastal voyages in October 2023. “As the leading cruise line on the west coast and with our connection to Hollywood as the idyllic, co-starring backdrop on ‘The Love Boa
‘Family Feud Live’ Game Show to Sail Aboard New Carnival Cruise Ships in 2024
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras were the first to bring Family Feud Live to the seas. Now, the game show will be featured aboard at least a dozen more Carnival Cruise Line ships in 2024! “Family Feud Live is such a fun and unique entertainment option because guests get
Porthole Cruise Magazine Celebrates 20 Years as World’s Leading Cruise Travel Magazine
Porthole Cruise Magazine Celebrates 20th Anniversary as World’s Leading Cruise Travel Magazine Fort Lauderdale (February 19 2016) – Porthole Cruise Magazine, the world’s leading consumer cruise travel magazine, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year, a major milestone that the magazi