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
Variety Cruises’ CEO Discusses Small Ship Cruising
Filippos Venetopoulos is the CEO of Variety Cruises, a leading family-owned small-ship cruise line. His grandfather founded the brand over a half century ago, and he is the third generation to lead Variety Cruises. As a 37-year-old CEO, Filippos brings a progressive and passionate perspective
Reservations Are Now Open For MSC Cruises’ Latest Ship, MSC World America
Today, MSC Cruises has opened sales for its newest megaship, MSC World America! Launching in April 2025, the LNG-powered ship will be MSC Cruises’ second World Class ship and will offer sustainable cruising with “new immersive and unique experiences at sea.” MSC World America will sail from Po
Disney Cruise Line And The Singapore Tourism Board Bring Cruise Vacations To Southeast Asia
Today, Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism announced Southeast Asia as the newest cruise destination. This reveal came from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran. Under
Swan Hellenic Announces Cultural Cruises Along The Eastern And Western Coasts Of Africa
Reservations for Swan Hellenic’s cultural expedition cruises of Africa for 2023 are now open. Travelers can choose nine cruises with eight to 14-day itineraries on board SH Diana and SH Vega between March and November. Each cruise will have world-renowned experts and experienced expedition guides.
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Several Leadership Transitions
Effective April 1, 2023, David J. Herrera will become the new President of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). On July 1, 2023, the brand’s current president, Harry J. Sommer, will transition to be the next President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian C
Cruise Legend Bob Dickinson Reveals 51 Years of Cruising , Part 1
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Bob Dickinson, Former President of Carnival Cruise Line, to reminisce on Dickinsons’s 51 years of cruising. Come learn some historical facts on cruising and witness how the industry has changed over the years.
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
Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff
On August 13, 2021, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff created Cruise and Travel, the series that takes viewers to new destinations around the world through a storytelling journey. Panoff has visited Alaska, Antarctica, The USVI, Israel, New England, Canada, St. Kitts, Tahiti, and St. Maarten throu
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – February 3, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! Love is in the air this February, and what better way to celebrate this heartfelt month then a Valentine’s Day cruise deal! Azamara Gives the Gift of Travel This Valentine’s Day Amazara has announced the #BeMyShipmate social media sweepstakes, giving one lucky win
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Resilient Lady to Their Fleet
One of the newest cruise lines at sea has taken delivery of their third ship! Virgin Voyages announced today that Resilient Lady was delivered to the cruise line by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and is ready to enter service. The third ship delivered to Virgin Voyages in the past two years, Resi
Diamond Princess Sets Sail from New Homeport in San Diego
The newly renovated Diamond Princess welcome guests onboard this past Sunday for its inaugural sailing from its new homeport in San Diego. The shift to homeporting in San Diego has skyrocketed the city’s tourism and positively affected local businesses in the area. The sailing milestone complete