From the Readers: Family Vacation? Mardi Gras!
Porthole Cruise and Travel Reader Mark Hollingsworth and family set sail with Carnival Cruise Line onboard Mardi Gras and he shared his experience with us! Have you cruised on Mardi Gras? Let us know what you thought in the comments! No, not that Mardi Gras. That’s only once a year in New Orlean
SMiZE Cream from Tyra Banks Coming to Princess Cruises
In 2023, guests of Princess Cruises will be in for a new frozen treat! SMiZE Cream, the premium ice cream brand by supermodel icon and businesswoman Tyra Banks, will soon be available on all 15 Princess MedallionClass ships. An innovative ice cream brand featuring unique flavors and distinctive pa
CELEBRITY BEYOND NAMED BY GODMOTHER SIMONE BILES BEFORE INAUGURAL US SAILING
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Beyond, set sail from Fort Lauderdale this past Friday, November 4, marking the start of its inaugural Caribbean season. Kicking off the highly anticipated festivities was the ship’s official naming ceremony, led by Godmother and seven-time Olympic Meda
Holland America Line Makes Long-Awaited Return to Cruising in Australia
It’s been more than two years since a Holland America Line cruise ship made a call at an Australian port, but we have good news, the wait is over! Westerdam arrived in Sydney, Australia, its new homeport, on November 7th, making it the first ship from the cruise line to visit the city since pr
PRINCESS CRUISES UNVEILS “360: AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” ONBOARD DISCOVERY PRINCESS; COMING SOON TO ENCHANTED PRINCESS
A brand new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises will soon be able to transport their guests to the Mediterranean, regardless of where they’re actually sailing. Princess Cruises promises the newly revealed nightly experience will engage all of the senses, with tastes, sounds, sights,
Carnival Corporation Named One of World’s Top Companies for Women
Congratulations are in order for Carnival Corporation! The brand has been awarded one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies of 2022 by Forbes for the second time. Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistical portal that ranks industries and providers, presented the award of one of the top
DISNEY CRUISE LINE IS ADDING NEW CHARACTERS TO MARVEL DAY AT SEA
If you’re planning on traveling with Disney Cruise Line anytime soon, get ready to be transported into a world with unlimited possibilities and tons of adventure in the Marvel Universe! Disney Cruise Line has added brand-new characters and events aboard all 2023 Marvel Day at Sea sailings. Sailing
ISRAEL’S HAIFA PORT SEES BUSINESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
https://youtu.be/wB8rKr7bGZU Prior to the pandemic, there was only one local Israeli cruise line sailing from Haifa Port in Israel, making the country less accessible to cruisers and harder for locals to cruise since major cruise lines didn’t operate from Haifa. After the pandemic, Haifa Port has
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked a cruise for 2023 yet, now might be the best time! Cruise lines have mostly dropped testing and vaccination requirements and cruises are running again just like normal. Norwegian Cruise Line has a number of deals running right now, but this 9-day c
Amawaterways Opens 2024 River Cruise Reservations With Extended Seasons and New Ships
Today, AmaWaterways announced that travelers can now book brand-new itineraries for the company’s 2024 river cruise season. Some of the destinations featured on the 2024 itineraries include Europe, Asia, Egypt, and Africa. The river cruise line has also announced added rewards for early bookings a
Arnold Donald Stepping Down from Carnival Board Seat
After two decades of service, Carnival Corporation announced today that Arnold Donald, former President and CEO of the brand, is stepping down from the Board of Directors. “I am extremely proud of all we have accomplished together these past nine years, including the critical roles played by
Azamara Reveals 2025 World Cruise
After a very successful booking of Azamara’s 2024 world cruise, the brand has announced some exciting plans for the cruise line’s 2025 world voyage! Departing from San Diego, California, the cruise line’s latest ship, Azamara Onward, will be visiting 37 countries with 15 overnights
Carnival Celebration Delivered, Now On Its Way to Homeport in Miami
A new ship will be arriving in PortMiami on November 20, 2022! Carnival Cruise Line officially took delivery of Carnival Celebration today at a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. On hand to receive the vessel from shipyard CEO Tim Meyer was Carnival President Christine Duffy and
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain Kate McCue Appears with Andy Cohen on Bravo
PHOTO: Getty Images/Celebrity Cruises We’re just days away from the North American inaugural cruise of the new Celebrity Beyond from Celebrity Cruises and the cruise line is starting to ramp up the hype with a new partnership with NBCUniversal. Captain Kate McCue appeared on Bravo’
IEEE-USA to Host 50th Anniversary Cruise on Independence of the Seas
IEEE-USA, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is inviting members and guests to join the company for a noteworthy 50th Anniversary Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas to celebrate the company’s 50 years of service to U.S. IEEE members. The four-night cruis
What’s it Like to Take a Repositioning Cruise on an Expedition Ship?
It seems like expedition cruising is at the top of everyone’s cruise bucket list these days. New ships with advanced technology and features make getting to some of the world’s most remote locales a breeze. However, just like any vessel, expedition cruise ships relocate around the world for diff
Oceania Cruises Reveals New 2024-2025 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Trips in the 2024-2025 season are in full swing! Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection of itineraries! Guests traveling with Oceania Voyages can expect a collection of 157 new voyages spanning seven continents ranging from 7 to 200 days in length and 451 overnigh
Atlas Ocean Voyages Opens SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE on World Traveller
Today, a world-leading luxury beauty retailer, L’OCCITANE has announced the grand opening of its brand-new spa on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ brand-new cruise ship, World Traveller. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new, modern, and all-inclusive yacht-style ship can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers passen
Kelly Clarkson and Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrate 100 Winning Educators
To show appreciation to educators across the United States and Canada, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed 100 winning teachers on a free cruise aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima for the ship’s first-ever voyage from Galveston, Texas. To top off the free cruise experience, NCL surprised guests abo
Disney Cruise Line’s New Ship Brings Cinderella’s Story to Sea
Stepping aboard Disney Cruise Line’s brand new Disney Wish, cast members still welcome families by enthusiastically announcing their surname in the triple-decker atrium, but the Grand Hall looks rather different this time around. Taking a detour from the Golden Age of Travel and the alternating ar