New Stay & Cruise Packages from MSC Cruises
One of the fastest growing cruise brands has new cruise and stay packages for their guests to enjoy! MSC Cruises is set to introduce their new “Stay & Cruise” packages this summer so guests get the most out of their cruise vacation, both while at sea and on land. Starting in late Summer, 202
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 1, 2022
Hopefully you haven’t gotten pranked too many times so far today! We thought in a day full of tricks, we’d give everyone a treat (wrong holiday!) with an extra special Cruise Deal of the Week from our friends at MSC Cruises! MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to resume opera
Celebrity Cruises Launches All-Inclusive Photo Project
A new project from Celebrity Cruises is working to to change the meaning of “all-inclusive” in the travel industry. The new campaign utilizes the world’s first ‘open source’ travel image library in an effort to help address the lack of diversity in travel marketing imagery. The All
Sustainable Cruising to an Eco-Friendly Future
High-Speed Hybrid Ships Visitors to London — and citizens of the U.K. capital city — now have a new way to cruise quickly to sites up and down the Thames aboard Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. The service, which already runs the largest fleet on the river, will be operating hybrid high-speed passe
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
CBS Orders New Series THE REAL LOVE BOAT
The iconic television series The Love Boat brought millions of Americans along for the cruise of a lifetime when it aired back in the 1970s and U.S. network CBS is hoping to recreate that magic with a new series coming in 2022. “The Love Boat’ has been synonymous with the Princess brand fo
Gear Guide: Into the Wild
Half of the fun of an expedition is planning for the unexpected. How can you make yourself comfortable in the world’s wild places, and what will you see once you’re out there? Just imagine the adventures you can have out in the outback … or maybe just out in the back yard. Either way, it [
Don’t Skip the Art Auction on Your Next Cruise
Have you ever heard someone say cruising has something for everyone? That expression has never been more apt as modern ships of today are a dazzling combination of theme park, 5-star hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant and oh yeah, it moves, too! If you’re less interested in waterslides and laser t
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 18, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re still in France enjoying a trip down the Seine on board the brand new Viking Radgrid, one of eight new ships the cruise line named in Paris this week. Check back next week for more details about the ship, the trip and of course, the sights, sounds and smells of Fr
Paris with Viking Cruises: The First 24 Hours
I didn’t even want to look at it. Sitting there, all empty-like. Teasing me while I waited for the jet doors to close for good. I watched as fat droplets of warm, South Florida rain leaked down the pane across the aisle. 10 minutes left. Five. That “it” would be seat 41B on my Air […]
Princess Cruises Adds San Diego, Galveston as Homeports
Princess Cruises has two new homeports for cruisers to enjoy! The line is returning to Galveston, TX on board Ruby Princess beginning in December 2022 and San Diego, California on board Diamond Princess in September 2022. The line also announced a return to service in Australia beginning June 2022 o
We’re Back from Wonder of the Seas’ Inaugural Voyage
I saw the pictures. I read the stat sheets. But funny enough, the first time the new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International made a tangible impression on me came while I was still four miles away from port. There I was, shooting down sweltering I95 on a sunny South Florida
The Seven Best Climbs in Cruising
Feature Photo: Hawaii Tourism Board The cruise stereotype of constant all-day buffets, ice-cream bars, and a pound-a-day weight gain are so out of date. Today’s cruiser is younger and more health conscious than ever. Most ships have state-of-the-art gyms, fitness programs, and healthy eating op
Silversea Silver Moon Cruise Ship Review
Silversea Cruises Silver Moon by David Swanson 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Dedicated to the upscale traveler, or for cruisers looking to splurge, Silversea’s newest and most elegant cruise ship Silver Moon lays on the creature comforts in grand style. There
How ‘bout Some S.A.L.T.? Silversea’s New Culinary Program
That pizza in Naples, its thin, perfectly charred crust topped with a bubbling, spicy tomato sauce and a blanket of gooey melted cheese. Mouthwatering fish and chips at a tiny pub outside London, a crisp, golden coating hugging the flakiest plaice filet while a heap of tender fries, liberally sprink
Silversea Christens Silver Origin in the Galápagos
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises officially christened their newest ship Silver Origin this past weekend in a special ceremony held in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. On hand for the occasion was Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commerc
Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Cruise Ship ‘Vista’
One of our favorite luxury cruise brands has a brand new ship to enjoy! Oceania Cruises floated their new ship Vista out from Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy over the weekend and all indicators are it was a smashing success. On hand for the float out ceremony were Howard Sherman, Presi
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 25, 2022
What a week it was for cruising! We got to see pictures from the very first wedding on Antarctica courtesy of Atlas Ocean Voyages, more cruises lines opted into the CDC’s voluntary program for ships and we even got a sneak peek at the upcoming Carnival Celebration! Not to mention our documenta
Carnival Cruise Line Previews Carnival Celebration
As we inch closer to Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th birthday festivities, the cruise brand has today released new details about their upcoming ship Carnival Celebration which is slated to arrive in PortMiami this November. Carnival unveiled four of the six unique “zones” on board the
The Ultimate Antarctica Cruise Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBguPZY0VVU This January, the Porthole Cruise & Travel Team partnered up with Atlas Ocean Voyages and took the expedition of a lifetime to one of the most remote places on Earth; Antarctica. Antarctica is known for its stunning views and diverse wildlife. In
