The Scarlet Lady
Dominican Daze… a perfect description for Virgin Voyages’ dreamy 5 night getaway to the Caribbean. Setting sail from Miami, I had the pleasure of joining the Scarlet Lady and her crew on a journey to the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas – and it’s one that I won’t forget. From th
Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Onboard Entertainment
During Seatrade Cruise Global yesterday, new cruise line Margaritaville at Sea unveiled new details about the entertainment for guests to enjoy on board their ship Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. The ship’s inaugural sailing is scheduled for May 14, 2022 from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 24, 2021
Happy Holidays, cruisers! It may be too late to get your last-minute online shopping packages delivered before Santa Claus gets here, but it’s not too late to book your holiday cruise for next year! A holiday cruise is a great way to keep the stresses of hosting family and friends far away whi
Royal Caribbean Returns to Port of Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore must have felt pretty left out when cruise ship ports around the country started operating again this past year. But after months of waiting, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore is welcoming back Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for their first cruise from Maryland since
Royal Caribbean Holds Naming Ceremony for New Odyssey of the Seas
The newest ship from Royal Caribbean International is officially ready to sail! The cruise line hosted a naming ceremony on board the brand new Odyssey of the Seas in Port Everglades on Saturday. The ship’s Godmother, Erin Brown, the first Bahamian paratriathlete to compete in the Paralympic G
Bahamian Para-Triathlete Erin Brown Named Odyssey of the Seas Godmother
When Odyssey of the Seas sets sail on her naming ceremony cruise this weekend, a very special guest will be in attendance. Erin Brown, a Para-Triathlete from the Bahamas, has been named the Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship thanks to her story of courage and determinati
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
From the Readers: The People are the Real Gem
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is sharing the memories with all your friends and family when you get back! Avid cruiser Dr. and Captain Brett Ribotsky recently went on his first cruise post-COVID and wrote in to Porthole Cruise and Travel to share his experience with the rest of you.
VIDEO: New Imaginative Dining on Disney Wish
We first heard about Disney Wish more than two years ago when the ship was announced by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we’re finally getting some concrete details about what to expect on board when construction finishes in the Summer of 2022. It
MSC Seashore Naming Ceremony to Take Place at Ocean Cay
The newest ship from MSC Cruises will enjoy an extra-special naming ceremony according to a press release from the cruise line! MSC Seashore, which just entered service this summer, will be at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve on November 18th for a naming ceremony featuring the Godmother of 16 MSC Cruis
Cruising Returns to New Orleans
When Carnival Glory sets sail on a seven-day cruise from the Port of New Orleans this afternoon, it will mark the very first ship to sail from the port since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic well over a year ago. In honor of the occasion, Carnival held a “Back to Fun” ev
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 10, 2021
Did you see Windstar Cruises’ treasure hunt going on this month? Unfortunately only one lucky winner will get to crack the code and set sail on their grand prize cruise, but there are still plenty of great cruise deals kicking around for those who have that itch to get out there and explore. W
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 3, 2021
The first day of Fall isn’t officially for another few weeks, but once September rolls around, it definitely starts to feel like Autumn is here! Labor Day Weekend may be a little different this year with COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, but that doesn’t mean you can’t
TikTok User Shows Just How Empty Disney Dream is: Now May Be the PERFECT Time to Cruise
Those looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation that makes you feel like royalty may have a new cruise line to check out in the short term. Disney Cruise Line is known for being a kid-favorite thanks to fun characters, tons of activities and kid-friendly dining options, but video shot by a TikTo
Bahamas Bans Cruise Ships Without 100% Vaccinated Passengers
In documents posted to Twitter by Eyewitness News, the Bahamas has banned cruise ships unless all passengers over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The order comes as an amendment to the Emergency Powers Regulations which gives Prime Minister Hubert Minnis more authority to i
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 6, 2021
Are you ready to cruise? Ships are sailing from ports all over the country and passengers are raving about getting back on board their favorite cruise lines and ships for some much needed relaxation and a whole lot of fun! If you’re hesitant to book a longer cruise, there are plenty of shorter
MSC Cruises Holds Delivery Ceremony forMSC Seashore
Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but MSC Cruises has a brand new ship! The cruise line officially took delivery of its new flagship MSC Seashore – the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. The ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone was attended in
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Returns to Operation
Over the weekend, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line became the latest cruise operator to return to service when their ship Grand Classica set sail from the Port of Palm Beach in Florida over the weekend. The ship visited Grand Bahama Island as part of the cruise line’s popular two-ni
Crystal Cruises Resumes Ocean Operation from Nassau
Over the weekend, Crystal Cruises became the latest cruise line to resume operation when their ocean vessel Crystal Serenity set sail from the Port of Nassau in the Bahamas. The embarkation was Crystal’s first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and was the start of Cry
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 18, 2021
Happy Friday! The cruise industry restart is in full swing with not just concrete sail dates across most cruise lines, but ships are already sailing in some of your favorite destinations around the world! We’re just a week away from the VERY FIRST cruise from Port Everglades in more than a yea
