The Top 5 Luxury Concierge Services At Sea
Booking a butler service on a luxury cruise sets concierge guests apart from other passengers. If you’re seeking an elevated experience, consider reserving a concierge suite. Butlers tailor their services to each guest, ensuring that every experience is unique. From planning cocktail parties to ha
OCEANIA EXPLORES THE TROPICS IN 100 CARIBBEAN AND TAHITI CRUISES
“At Oceania Cruises, we offer an extensive collection of destination-intensive Caribbean and Tahiti itineraries, allowing our well-traveled and curious guests to discover something new about these popular yet still relatively untouched regions,” says Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania Cruise
Seabourn Unveils Seabourn Pursuit
Luxury cruise line Seabourn has released the details for their newest ship, Seabourn Pursuit, set to debut in August 2023! The design efforts were guided by the hospitality interior design company Tihany Design, which spent countless hours perfecting each cabin of the ship. The aesthetic of each cab
PONANT Announces New Expert Led Expeditions To Antarctica’s Peninsula
PONANT is now offering guests the chance to embark on small-ship polar expeditions led by world-renowned experts. The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea itinerary, which departs November 3-17, 2023, is an adventure into Antarctica’s most remote regions, where guests will witness emperor penguins,
Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara Completes Sea Trials
Emerald Cruises’ latest ship Emerald Sakara has completed her sea trials. The trials were conducted on July 3, 2023, by Captains John Edwards and James Griffiths from Halong Shipyard in Vietnam, with the ship’s major systems tested and approved for guest operations during the trials. After compl
Luxury Travel Advisor Names Viking Cruises Best River And Ocean Line
Viking Cruises has been named the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” by Luxury Travel Advisor in their 2023 Awards of Excellence! The cruise line is the first to be awarded top marks in both river and ocean categories for four years. This year’s awards also mark the eighth time Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn Named By Metropolitan Opera Chairwoman Ann Ziff
On June 6, 2023, in New York City, Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn, the cruise line’s newest ship, was named by philanthropist, Chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera, and longtime Viking Cruises cultural partner, Ann Ziff, who will serve as the ship’s godmother. After the celebration, Viking Satu
Leadership Changes Announced For The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is undergoing strategic changes and making key appointments to its operations leadership team in anticipation of future expansion. Mark Lockwood has been appointed as the Chief Product Officer, while Jens Gorka assumes the role of Senior Vice President for Shi
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
Seabourn Venture Begins Second Arctic Expedition Season
Seabourn Venture, Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship, made her maiden arrival in Greenwich, London on May 12, 2023. The ship will complete two voyages to the British Isles and Ireland and then sail a series of voyages to Greenland and Iceland. “Seabourn Venture is a beautiful s
Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director Mark Conroy to Transition to Senior Advisor Role
Celebrating his 50th year in the travel industry, Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director for The Americas, Mr. Mark Conroy, will transition into a Senior Advisor role supporting the cruise line’s sales team. Conroy joined Silversea Cruises in 2016 and has helped the cruise line become the market l
MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Extends Global Partnership
MSC Cruises has announced an extension of the line’s global partnership deal with Formula 1. The announcement was made last night ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix today. MSC Cruises will remain the Official Cruise Partner of Formula 1 until the end of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.&nb
How To Enhance Your Travel To PortMiami For Your Next Cruise
PortMiami, located in Florida, is a major seaport in the Southern region and is also known as the world’s cruise capital. As such, travelers worldwide converge to the area to board the cruise ships that will take them to a variety of unique destinations. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, t
Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of Vista
Today, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, was delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Oceania Cruises says the 1200-guest Vista is “one of the most anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in 2023.” The ship only has a limited number of select staterooms for her
Holland America Line Reveals Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” Cruise
Yesterday, Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, announced the first-ever Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States in 2025. Antorcha revealed the details of the new 133-day sailing that will launch simultaneously with a 124-day 2025 Grand World Voyage aboard Zuider
A Preview Of The Luxurious Offerings By Explora Journeys
Join Bill Panoff, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer for Explora Journeys, as they dive deeper into the onboard experience with Explora Journeys. Learn more about the wellness offers, ‘Homes at Sea’ concept, and booking benefits w
What To Expect From Explora Journeys
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Michael Ungerer CEO of Explora Journeys as they discuss the vision of Explora Journey’s in 2023. Learn more about the new form of luxury travel and design that guests will get to experience aboard the brand’s newest ship Explora II
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
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK — APRIL 7, 2023
Hey cruisers! As summer draws closer, cruises are offering exciting deals and promotions! Take advantage of this amazing promotion from Silversea Cruises and treat yourself to some luxury on upcoming sailings! On April 3, 2023, Silversea Cruises launched a new Suite Upgrades promotion for its
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Begins Construction of Ilma in France
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest ship, Ilma, has officially begun construction. The building dock received the first modular block of Ilma at the keel-laying ceremony held at the world-renowned shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. “We are thrilled to celeb
