Disney Cruise Line Reveals Inaugural Sailings Around the World In Summer 2024
Today, Disney Cruise Line announced the available dates and itineraries to the brand’s new island destination, Lighthouse Point, with trips around the world and surely, bucket-list friendly! Keep reading if you want to visit the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean! “
Cunard Announces Winter 2025 Program
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, is set to embark on her first World Voyage in 2025. The luxury cruise line announced its Winter 2025 program, which has over 133 voyages with stops at 159 unique destinations worldwide. Queen Anne will be the only ship to offer a full World Voyage in 2025. Queen E
Holland America Line Announces Free Immersive Travel Expo In Seattle
Yesterday, Holland America Line announced the return of the brand’s free all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel show on March 18, 2023, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66. in Seattle. This is the third time Holland America Line is offering the travel expo, giving attendees
Experience Dog Sledding Like A Pro
Looking to travel to Alaska? Well now is your chance! Venture Ashore has expanded its Essential Collection, inviting guests to explore the key sites in any destination! Come see the highlights of Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan today!
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES “THE LAST FRONTIER” EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT ALASKA
Oceania Cruises will offer guests various new experiences in “The Last Frontier,” giving travelers a front-row seat to all that Alaska offers. Led by local Alaskan community leaders, these new offerings will immerse guests in the Alaskan culture and go beyond the popular landmarks of the Great L
alastair Newton Joins Hurtigruten Expeditions
Hurtigruten Expeditions has added expedition expert Alastair Newton to its expedition cruises as the brand’s Director of Expedition Operations! “I got into the industry from a passion for wildlife and science education. My number one goal is to structure our global team to further develo
VENTURE ASHORE ADDS THREE NEW TOURS IN ALASKA
Today, Venture Ashore is expanding its presence in Alaska by adding three new tours to its successful “Essential Collection.” The “Essential Collection” are carefully crafted itineraries designed to give travelers a memorable experience for a price that won’t break the
Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Alaskan Wilderness Cruises
Princess Cruises has just announced new Alaskan voyages for the 2024 cruise season. Multiple ships in the cruise line fleet are headed to the Great Land this summer, and all cruises and cruise tours are now available for booking. When cruising in Alaska, many travelers book with Princess Cruises d
Cunard and Rocky Mountaineer form Land and Sea Partnership in Alaska
Cunard is now offering passengers the experience of a lifetime! For guests traveling to Alaska aboard Queen Elizabeth this summer, the cruise line will offer guests the opportunity to take a ride on the renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. Depending on the sailing date, passengers can extend their Alas
What Does Cruising From Seattle Look Like In 2023?
Seattle is one of the most popular embarkation ports for an Alaska cruise for a reason. There are plenty of places to explore, and the best part, the cruise terminal is only 15 miles from the airport! Join Bill Panoff, Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, Linda Springmann the Dire
Holland America Line Receives Responsible Seafood Certification
Holland America Line is now the first cruise line to be awarded the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, a commitment to serving fresh, sustainable and traceable Alaskan seafood. The certification is valid on all six HAL ships that sail to the Alaskan waters. “Holland America
West By Northwest
Here’s a look at the cruise lines heading out from West Coast port cities and venturing into Alaska for the 2022 summer season. Princess Cruises “The reopening of Canadian ports to the cruise industry is a bold and important move that significantly expands the array of travel opportunities avail
Holland America Partners with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute on Sustainability Initiative
Holland America Line has new offerings on their dinner menu courtesy of Culinary Council member Chef Ethan Stowell and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). At a media dinner event in Juneau, Alaska this week, the cruise line debuted new dishes available on all six Holland America Line ship
The Mill at Ward Cove is Alaska’s Newest Cruise Port
Cruising in Alaska is finally ready for a full season and cruisers could not be more excited about sailing to the wildest state in the country! There’s been a lot of upgrades to ports in Alaska over the past few years, but none more so than Ward Cove, just north of Ketchikan. The Mill at [&helli
Riding the Rails Up North: Alaska and Canada’s Best Trains
The whistle blows, the brakes hiss, and passengers admire the view from giant windows as the train lurches forward. Whether it’s for the romance, the nostalgia, or a quest for slow travel, a train journey checks a lot of boxes. Your ride may be a several-day adventure or an excursion for just a fe
Returning to “Big Ship” Cruising with Majestic Princess
After almost two years, my first opportunity to sail in a big cruise ship again came this past August aboard Princess Cruises’ 2017-built Majestic Princess. With much anticipation and an optimistic outlook, I joined the 3,560-passenger, 143,700-gross-ton ship on a 7-night “Return To Alaska” sa
Princess Cruises Debuts New Wild For Alaska Seafood Cruise Menu
With the first full Alaska cruise season in years set to begin, Princess Cruises has announced a new dining experience for their Alaskan cruise itineraries on board six ships this Spring. The “Wild for Alaska Seafood” program is an industry first, according to the cruise line, with an
Holland America Line Launches “Alaska Up Close”
PHOTO CREDIT: Andy Newman/Holland America LineMt. McKinley, Denali Alaska season is right around the corner and after two years of shortened seasons or no season at all, this one is going to be big. Holland America Line is preparing for cruises to Alaska with a new 360° experience they’re cal
Carnival Cruise Line Announces New 2022 Ship Deployments
Carnival Cruise Line announced new details regarding their 2022 fleet deployment and it’s looking like by March, the cruise line will have resumed service in all 10 of its year-round U.S. homeports. The shakeup has a lot of moving parts, and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 21, 2022
If you spent the week shoveling snow and waiting patiently while your car windshield defrosts, nothing will cheer you up quite like booking your next cruise vacation. This Spring, Alaska’s first full cruise season since 2019 is going to be full steam ahead and the deals right now are unbelieva
