Chefs Making Waves
I just love it when worlds collide! In this case, I’m talking about my passion for cruising and my obsession with celebrity chefs coming together for Chefs Making Waves, a mouth-watering theme cruise that sets sail aboard Norwegian Gem from Miami to Cozumel on May 5, 2025. This 4-night sailing, pr
Norwegian Cruise Line to Sail From Jacksonville, Florida
The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Board of Directors approved a four-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line for a three-year cruise operation starting in November 2025! The cruise line’s Norwegian Gem will be homeported in Jacksonville from November to April annually until
NCL Hosting Broadway Cruise from New York to Bermuda
Norwegian Cruise Line is taking 2,000 Broadway fans on the trip of a lifetime next Spring on their inaugural “The Broadway Cruise” sailing. Setting sail from New York City on March 31, 2023, Norwegian Gem will cruise to Bermuda and back over five nights with Tony Award-winning stars like Laura B
From the Readers: The People are the Real Gem
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is sharing the memories with all your friends and family when you get back! Avid cruiser Dr. and Captain Brett Ribotsky recently went on his first cruise post-COVID and wrote in to Porthole Cruise and Travel to share his experience with the rest of you.
Florida Judge Sides with Norwegian Cruise Line in Vaccine Fight
In a big win for not just Norwegian Cruise Line, but the industry in general, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that the state of Florida “fails to provide a valid evidentiary, factual, or legal predicate” for banning vaccine passports. This means that Norwegian can require all pa
3rd Episode of NCL’s ‘Embark- The Series’ Will Air July 29
Back in November 2020, Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new documentary series offering a closer look at the brand and it’s long-awaited cruise comeback. We’ve had two episodes since then and now we know when the third is scheduled for release. The next episode of “EMBARK – Th
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Return Date
It’s been a long time since Norwegian Cruise Line carried passengers on a cruise vacation, but we finally have a date for the company’s restart. Beginning July 25, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line will resume cruise operations in Europe followed by the Caribbean on board three ships; Norwegia
Home, sweet Gem- Even after a few changes, it’s good to be aboard a friend.
Monday Mantra I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem… Home, sweet Gem Even after a few changes, it’s good to be aboard a friend. I like to think I have my finger on the pulse of the cruise industry but lately IR
