Carnival Cruise Line Names Emeril Lagasse Chief Culinary Officer
Today, Carnival Cruise Line kicked their food offerings up a notch by naming Chef Emeril Lagasse as the brand’s Chief Culinary Officer. Lagasse has years of culinary talent and has showcased his skills with his restaurant Emeril’s Bistro, a popular favorite on two Carnival ships, Mardi Gras and
Rotterdam Rescues Refugees Off the Coast of Florida
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam was sailing towards Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the evening of November 9 AM when they came across a refugee boat in need of immediate assistance. The ship was able to maneuver to the craft and notify the U.S. Coast Guard. Thirteen people were taken aboar
From the Readers: Family Vacation? Mardi Gras!
Porthole Cruise and Travel Reader Mark Hollingsworth and family set sail with Carnival Cruise Line onboard Mardi Gras and he shared his experience with us! Have you cruised on Mardi Gras? Let us know what you thought in the comments! No, not that Mardi Gras. That’s only once a year in New Orlean
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 28, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today we have a deal of the week that cruisers in and around Texas will love! Galveston is a popular embarkation port for ships sailing to sunny Mexico this Winter and if you still haven’t booked a cruise for 2023, this might just be the deal for you! 7-Day Mexico Cru
Service Dog Receives Holland America’s Five-Star Mariner Status
Photo: Holland America Line Aboard Rotterdam VII, we’re all just barking mad…for Joska! This morning, shortly after Rotterdam VII sailed under overcast skies into New York City following Holland America’s 150th Anniversary crossing, the line’s President Gus Antorcha and the
Viking Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Amsterdam
This past Friday marked Viking River Cruises’ 25th anniversary in business as a “world-leading river cruise line.”. Viking celebrated the milestone anniversary with a momentous celebration in Amsterdam. For the very first time, all of Viking’s three classes of ships met in Amsterdam and set
Canada Ends All COVID-19 Requirements for Entry
Good news for those heading out on leaf-peeping cruises in New England or a final tour around the Alaskan coast this fall. Canada has announced that starting October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation
Princess Cruises Announces New Sphere-Class Ship Sun Princess
Exciting cruise news coming Fall 2024! Princess Cruises announced their new Sphere-Class cruise ship Sun Princess, the largest ship in the brand’s fleet, accommodating over 4,000 guests set to debut in 2024. “Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously
Margaritaville at Sea Announces “Heroes Sail Free” Cruise Program
U.S. military service members, police, fire, EMS personnel, and educators, Margaritaville at Sea has a trip for you! The cruise line has announced a new “Heroes Sail Free” cruise program, inviting all frontline heroes on a free cruise to the Bahamas. “To show our sincere gratitud
Royal Caribbean Partners with Starlink for High-Speed Internet on Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group is taking big steps forward when it comes to connectivity at sea. The cruise conglomerate has announced they’re updating all current and future fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet access. Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cru
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! It’s a big weekend for Norwegian Cruise Line as they’re debuting their new ship, Norwegian Prima, in Iceland and international pop star and Godmother Katy Perry will be on hand to perform at the ceremony! The first in NCL’s new Prima-class of ships, Norw
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 19, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! It was a busy week in cruise news as several more cruise lines announced relaxed testing protocols, making things a whole lot easier for guests. One of the cruise lines to announce the change was Holland America Line which now, beginning after September 6, 2022, vaccinated
Going Forward with Azamara Onward
Welcome to Azamara Onward. Now get off the ship! Don’t take that the wrong way; take it as a gift. Azamara’s mission is to give its guests the one thing no one ever has enough of: time. Time to explore unusual, offbeat destinations. Time to have a late dinner at the cute little brasserie y
Carnival Reveals New Details About Upcoming Carnival Celebration
We’re just a few months away from sailing on board the new Carnival Celebration as well as enjoying Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th birthday festivities and the cruise line has released new details about the upcoming ship! From the Cloud 9 Spa to Loft 19 and the Serenity Adults-Only Retreat, the
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 12, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! It was a big week in cruise news as Norwegian Cruise Line, along with their luxury brand Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas, announced a new protocol for COVID testing that makes things a whole lot easier for vaccinated travelers. That’s great news for the rest of
A Viking Has Conquered The Great Lakes
No, it’s not a burly, bearded guy wielding an ax but rather the brand new Viking Octantis cruise ship. This striking beauty has established her reign by capturing the bounty of nature in the majestic waters of the Great Lakes. Over the past 25 years Viking has established itself as a premier playe
7 Days in the Galapagos with Hurtigruten
“Close your eyes and picture a moving tortoise,” instructs our orientation leader. “Because that’s how fast our WiFi is.” He isn’t joking. The internet connection on the Santa Cruz II brings us all back to the days of dial-up. Forget posting videos. Simply uploading a photo is an overnig
American Cruise Lines Announces First-Ever California Cruise
American Cruise Lines is expanding their cruise offerings to California with a new 8-day cruise itinerary from San Francisco beginning in 2023 on board American Jazz. It’s the first time ever American Cruise Line has offered a California cruise itinerary. Sailing round trip from San Francisc
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Guests in Bimini
Photo: Carlos Pita/Virgin Voyages Guests on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady this week had a very special event to enjoy while cruising! This week was Sir Richard Branson’s special Birthday Voyage and while in Bimini, Sir Richard made a surprise appearance at a three-day Small Business
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 22, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked your cruise in Alaska this summer, no worries! There’s still time to book your trip and today we have a cruise deal up the Inside Passage in Alaska from Princess Cruises that you aren’t going to want to miss. The cruise stops at a numbe
