Carnival Celebration to Have Fleet’s Largest Retail Selection
When the upcoming Carnival Celebration debuts this November, those on board will have plenty of options when it come to onboard shopping! The cruise line announced today that there will be nine retail collections on board, the most of any ship in their fleet. “As retailers, we saw more opportuni
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
NCL Reveals Cast of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”
As we inch closer to the debut of Norwegian Prima from Norwegian Cruise Line, this morning we learned a little bit more about the entertainment on board! NCL has revealed the cast of their new performance “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” premiering this August on board Norwegian Pri
American Cruise Lines Announces First-Ever California Cruise
American Cruise Lines is expanding their cruise offerings to California with a new 8-day cruise itinerary from San Francisco beginning in 2023 on board American Jazz. It’s the first time ever American Cruise Line has offered a California cruise itinerary. Sailing round trip from San Francisc
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Guests in Bimini
Photo: Carlos Pita/Virgin Voyages Guests on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady this week had a very special event to enjoy while cruising! This week was Sir Richard Branson’s special Birthday Voyage and while in Bimini, Sir Richard made a surprise appearance at a three-day Small Business
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 22, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked your cruise in Alaska this summer, no worries! There’s still time to book your trip and today we have a cruise deal up the Inside Passage in Alaska from Princess Cruises that you aren’t going to want to miss. The cruise stops at a numbe
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi Awarded Navy Bronze Medal of Merit
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi has been awarded the Navy Bronze Medal of Merit at the General Command of the Harbour Masters Corps as a thank you for his support with rescue operations during a fire that developed while in command of Costa Luminosa. “I am extremely honored to
Virgin Voyages Removes Pre-Cruise COVID Testing
In response to the conclusion of the CDC’s voluntary program, Virgin Voyages will remove the requirements for pre-embarkation testing. In a press release this morning, the cruise line also noted they would continue to consider the recommendations set forth by the organization, as well as adhering
Vancouver Island, Coast to Coast
For any “road cruiser,” whether in a car, a tricked-out Sprinter van, or a fully loaded Winnebago Adventurer, the big dream is a coast-to-coast trip. But before you jump into a bucket-list journey that can take many months (and hopefully hundreds of side-trips) to complete, consider a practice r
Vote Now! Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
The annual Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards are here and we want YOU to tell us your favorites when it comes to all things cruising. We’re talking cruise lines, ships, destinations and a whole lot more, so cast your ballot today. Click the link below to get started! One lu
Silversea Completes Purchase of Luxury Yacht Endeavour from Crystal Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced its official approval to acquire the luxury cruise yacht Endeavour, which was initially delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021 before the cruise line went out of business following the pandemic. The vessel’s purchase price was $275 million, well below the e
You’ll Love this Hotel Near Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Located just a few blocks north of Barcelona’s famous Gothic District, the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona puts cruisers right in the heart of this unique European city. One of dozens of luxury hotels operated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona offers a number of high-
Discovering The Lower Danube
The world is as big as you make it and limiting yourself to well trodden cruise destinations limits the scope of this amazing and diverse planet. Of course the beaches of the Caribbean and the iconic ports of the Mediterranean have significant appeal but for me there is always a new world emerging b
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 15, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! If you haven’t gotten around to booking your cruise for this winter, we have a fantastic deal for you today! Holland America Line is sailing the Caribbean all winter long and the deals are some of the best we’ve ever seen. If you want to be sitting on a beach in
Holland America Line Announces 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Mark your calendars! Holland American Line announced its 150th Anniversary celebration on April 18, 2023. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the cruise line has announced plans for special events, activities, and transatlantic crossings for voyagers to join. “A milestone like a 150th Ann
Regent Seven Seas Unveils 2024-2025 Grand Voyages
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced four new Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 including calls on Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. The four new itineraries set sail on Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The four ne
Norwegian Cruise Line Names 100 ‘Giving Joy’ Campaign Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the winners of their 2022 Giving Joy campaign which celebrates educators across the U.S. and Canada. The 100 winners will sail on board the new Norwegian Prima from Galveston, TX in late October where GRAMMY Award-winning artist and television show host Kelly C
Pandaw Announces Construction of New River Cruise Ship RV Song Hong
Good news continues to pour in for Pandaw River Expeditions. The popular expeditionary river cruise operator has announced that due the popularity of their Vietnam Red River and Halong Bay itineraries they are building a new vessel to be named RV Song Hong, which translates to Red River. It was on
Princess Cruises Has New Summer Sailings
Emerald Princess from Princess Cruises is setting sail on it’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast this summer and the itineraries look like a lot of fun. The Hawaiian island stops in particular should make cruisers take notice as calls like Maui and Kauai ar
CRUISING IN BARCELONA KEEPS GROWING
https://youtu.be/azlN_Z5kmag Cruising in Barcelona keeps growing! Resting along the shoreline of Spain’s Balearic Sea, Barcelona is a cruise port city with plenty of modern amenity to go along with it’s very old-world charm. A bustling cruise port, many cruising the Mediterranean choose to exten
