Explora Journeys Unveils New Caribbean And European Itineraries For Explora I
Explora Journeys has announced EXPLORA I’s Destination Experiences for her inaugural Caribbean season from November 2023 to March 2024. These experiences will allow travelers to explore the natural surroundings, local culture, and culinary specialties of each destination visited. Groups will consi
The Best of St. Croix: A Local’s Guide
Have you ever wanted to travel to the twin city island of St. Croix? Well now is your chance! Join Bill Panoff CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel as he takes you around the island filled with Caribbean culture and history. The island is home to some amazing restaurants and b
Princess Cruises Announces The Arrival Of Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that its latest and largest ship, Sun Princess, will debut in the U.S. next October. Launching in February 2024, Sun Princess will have a season of Mediterranean and European cruises before making her way to the U.S. and, eventually, Port Everglades, which will serve a
Royal Caribbean Reveals Short CARIBBEAN gETAWAYS IN 2024 AND 2025
Weekend getaways just got easier! Royal Caribbean International has revealed a list of short Caribbean cruises in 2024 – 2025 that will sail to tropical destinations for the ultimate weekend getaway. Grab your friends and family and get excited for a nice treat after a long week! MORE ABOUT TH
Disney Cruise Line Announces Tropical Sailings In 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced a full list of sailings to tropical destinations in early 2024. Come aboard the cruise line to experience a fun-filled vacation filled with magic and stops in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Mexico! Disney Dream Highlights Beginning in early 2023, guests are inv
Carnival Celebration Makes First Call to a Caribbean Port on Maiden Voyage
Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand-new flagship, made its first call to a Caribbean port when the ship arrived in Grand Turk earlier today. Currently, Carnival Celebration is sailing its inaugural voyage, a six-day Thanksgiving cruise. “It is an honor to bring our new flagship to
MSC CRUISES Takes DELIVERY OF NEW FLAGSHIP MSC SEASCAPE
Today, MSC Cruises took the official delivery of its brand-new flagship and the largest cruise ship ever to be built in Italy, MSC Seascape. The delivery took place with Gianluigi Aponte, the shipowner, founder, and Executive Chairman of MSC Group, in attendance. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chair
Aruba is Calling All Pet-Lovers to Visit
To kick off National Dog Week, Aruba is launching the Have Dog, Will Travel initiative in partnership with two popular pet-focused companies, Avvinue and Wag!. Have Dog, Will Travel will grant travelers easy access to dog-friendly hotel and resort deals, aiming to extend The Aruba Effect, a state of
An Interview With a Caribbean Reef Shark
Editor’s Note: It is with great sadness we report that Bernard “Klute” Schober passed away while hiking in his hometown of Phoenix, AZ in July. Klute was a prominent slam poet and diver known for his generosity, jovial nature and love of sharks. Our heartfelt condolences go out to
Vibrance and Color: St. Thomas Artist Prea Bhandari
Growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Prea Bhandari always knew her life was destined for the creative. This young artist is leaving her mark on the Caribbean art community, particularly on her home island of St. Thomas, one magnificent acrylic at a time. Recognized for her ability early on in li
Make the Island of St. Kitts Your Next Escape
As the Caribbean begins to open back up again, one island is making it even easier for travelers who are looking to escape to a tropical paradise. St. Kitts is leading the charge when it comes to the Caribbean tourism comeback thanks to a set of new travel rules for fully vaccinated travelers that r
Barbados Has Streamlined Protocols for Cruises
The island of Barbados is open and ready to welcome cruise travelers, according to a new press release from the island’s tourism board. The island has streamlined port entry protocols for a safe and responsible visit to the island based on recommendations from Barbados’ Ministry of Health an
The 2021 Travel Resumes Tour 2.0
In spite of the pandemic purgatory of 2020 periodically rearing its ugly head again, cruising has resumed, albeit in a somewhat revamped style. Each month that goes by finds new ships being launched, older vessels being redeployed and destinations opening their doors to those of us eager to jump thr
Belly Up to the Bars on Odyssey of the Seas
As the saying goes, “it’s five o’clock somewhere,” and on Royal Caribbean’s newest Quantum-class ship, Odyssey of the Seas, that is the truth. No matter what time your watch says, happy hour begins when you are ready for your first cocktail. There is always a bar open with a smiling b
St. Kitts’ Lindsay F.P. Grant Named Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year
The island of St. Kitts announced today that Minister of Tourism Lindsay F.P. Grant has been named Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year in the Caribbean Journal’s 8th annual Caribbean Travel Awards. The editors chose Minister Grant for the award thanks to his leadership during the pande
The Best Tropical Treasure Hunt on St. Thomas
When Celebrity Edge made the first cruise ship call on St. Thomas in well over a year this past July, it marked a turning point for tourism to the island and the Caribbean as a whole following the COVID-19 pandemic. Those visiting St. Thomas via cruise ship or by air are in luck as the island [&hel
Black Friday 2021 Cruise Deals
The official start of the Holiday Season is upon us! No, not Thankgiving…Black Friday! While people all over the country snag deals on everything from washing machines to air fryers, cruisers are gearing up for the cruise industry’s annual Black Friday savings! We’ve got cruises on
St. Kitts: Awake Your Sense of Wander
When was the last time you really felt a sense of adventure? One of the best things about travel is it awakens within us a natural curiosity about the world we live in and fuels our sense of adventure and desire to experience new things. Of all the islands in the Caribbean, St. Kitts is […]
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam Returns to Service
Over the weekend, one of cruising’s top brands Holland America Line returned another ship to service, brining their total operating number to five ships since cruising resumed earlier this year. Nieuw Statendam sailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL yesterday for a seven-day western&nb
