Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean is introducing the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in December 2025, the first location in its Royal Beach Club Collection. Royal Beach Club Paradise Island offers an all-inclusive beach day experience on Paradise Island. The property features pools, a swim-up bar, and local eaterie
Sea Cloud Cruises Offers Military Discounts for Veterans
Sea Cloud Cruises celebrates Veterans Day by offering military discounts for veterans and active-duty service members. Until November 30, 2024, those who have served can enjoy 20% off any sailing and receive a $500 onboard credit on Sea Cloud Spirit, Sea Cloud II, and the original Sea Cloud. The ori
Holland America Line Enhances 2026 Grand World Voyage Itinerary
Holland America Line has announced updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The revised itinerary will allow guests to explore East and Southeast Asia, Central America, and U.S. destinations and transit the Panama Canal. This new route replaces the original plan through the Red Sea, r
Norwegian Cruise Line Named NHL’s Official Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multiyear partnership, making NCL the NHL’s Official Cruise Line! This marks NCL’s first collaboration with a professional sports league and the NHL’s first partnership with a cruise line. “We are t
Cunard Brings Acosta Danza to Queen Victoria
Cunard has announced that the Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be aboard Queen Victoria from May 26 to July 7, 2025, for a six-week residency. Founded by Carlos Acosta to nurture young Cuban dance talent, Acosta Danza trains dancers to blend classical and contemporary styles, creating an innov
Aqua Expeditions to Launch New Ship in East Africa
Aqua Expeditions will expand its fleet in 2025 with new sailings in the Seychelles and Zanzibar, Tanzania. The inaugural departures, featuring itineraries of five to 14 nights, are set for December 2025. MORE INFORMATION Expeditions aboard the explorer yacht will offer five- to nine-night itinerarie
Ship Review: Queen Anne
When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard livery immediately grabs your attention — and sets expectations. But the introduction of the 114,188-grt Pinnacle-class ship has seen many aspects of the Cunard experience reimagined. Porthole contributor Chris Frame traveled aboard Queen
Chef Michel Roux Teams Up with Cunard for 2025 Le Gavroche Series
Cunard has announced that Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux will return to Norway in 2025 for another exclusive series of Le Gavroche at Sea Residences. From April to August, Roux will oversee four residencies during Fjords voyages on the new Queen Anne and the flagship Queen Mary 2. Katie McAlister
Oceania Cruises Shares 2025 European Sailings
Oceania Cruises is launching new European sailings for 2025, with journeys from six to 34 days to stunning destinations. Our boutique ships will visit islands, fjords, resort towns, and cities, highlighting local culture and cuisine. At The Culinary Center, you can experience food-focused shore excu
Why You Should Book Your Cruise Extras Now
As you count down the days until your dream cruise, don’t wait until the last minute to book your excursions, amenities, and dining experiences. By being proactive and planning ahead, you’ll not only ensure that you get the most out of your time at sea, but you may also save yourself fro
Savor The Seas: Uncovering The Best Cruise Lines For Foodies
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that one of the undeniable highlights of any cruise vacation is the delectable cuisine offered onboard. Whether you consider yourself a true epicurean or a devoted foodie, the following cruise lines are guaranteed to wow your taste buds. Read on to
Holland America Line Earns First Global Cruise Line Seafood Certifications
Congratulations to Holland America Line for being the first global cruise line to obtain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications! These certifications ensure the highest-quality seafood is sustainably sourced, enhancing the Global Fresh Fish Program
Seven Seas Splendor to Host 2027 World Cruise for the First Time
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces the 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor onboard Seven Seas Splendor. This 140-night voyage from Miami to New York visits 71 ports in the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Guests will enjoy 480 included shore excursio
Disney Cruise Line Opens New Terminal At Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line has officially sprinkled its pixie dust and arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The cruise line celebrated the grand opening of its new dedicated cruise terminal, joined by esteemed port and community leaders, such as Port Everglades CEO and port director Jonat
MSC Cruises Received Four Gold Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
MSC Cruises has been honored by Travel Weekly with four Gold Magellan Awards for key accomplishments in its ongoing U.S. and global expansion including, exclusive private islands, contemporary ship design, and work in cruise marketing. The awards are given to the best in travel in a variety of cat
Crystal Reveals Over 70 Sailings For 2025
Crystal revealed their latest 2025 itineraries, offering over 70 unforgettable voyages across numerous destinations aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony from North Cape to Ushuaia and beyond. ITINERARIES Hong Kong to Tokyo FEBRUARY 3 – 14, 2025 | 11 NIGHTS Cast off from Hong Kong, sa
Dining at Sea: Best Cruises For Dietary Accommodations
Have you ever wanted to cruise but were unsure whether your dietary needs could be accommodated? While prior research makes your trip less stressful, knowing which cruise lines cater to a variety of dietary needs can be difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore cruise lines that offer a variety of ac
Carnival Cruise Line Partners With Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS To Minimize Single-Use Glass Consumption
Carnival Cruise Line has joined forces with ecoSPIRITS and Bacardi to implement a closed-loop packaging system to decrease the amount of single-use packaging on its ships. “As we continue to work towards our sustainability goals, the collaborative work of our beverage team, ecoSPIRITS and Bacardi
Margaritaville at Sea Announces Sold-Out Inaugural Sailing
After a series of multimillion-dollar upgrades, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the 658-cabin ship, had its first post-dry dock sailing sold out! The ship departs from Palm Beach, Florida, on June 2, 2023, for a three-day cruise with an overnight in Freeport, Bahamas. “We expected a good turnout f
Virgin Voyages Adds New Entertainment Performances
Virgin Voyages is adding a variety of immersive fleet-wide entertainment for 2023. Winner of Cruise Critic’s 2022 Editors’ Pick for Best Nightlife, the cruise company is planning on adding fresh performances to its lineup. According to Virgin Voyages, in collaboration with its “Creative Collec
