Is Cruising In The Off-Season Worth It?
Summer isn’t the only time to embark on a cruise. Cruising during the off-season, also known as the shoulder or low season, has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and cons of cruising during the shoulder season. What are the advantages of off-season cruising? Cruising during
Drink Packages on Royal Caribbean: Here’s What You Need To Know
Purchasing drink packages can be daunting, especially for those purchasing a drink package for the first time. There are many dos and don’ts when securing a deluxe drink package on a Royal Caribbean cruise. If you’re considering reserving this package, keep reading for insider tips and tricks th
Prepping for Your Antarctica Cruise: 6 Tips for the 7th Continent
So you’re considering an Antarctic expedition. You’re not alone — the fastest-growing segment of the cruise business is expedition cruising, and a wild array of lines, from Atlas Ocean Voyages to Silversea, Princess to Ponant, Hurtigruten to Swan Hellenic, all have cruises to Antarctica in 202
When in Rome: Where to Stay Before a Cruise
Located approximately one-hour north-west of Rome, the port of Civitavecchia sees almost two million passengers pass through it annually. This popular port has eight cruise terminals and is the third busiest port in the Mediterranean. Given those statistics, chances are you will find yourself sailin
Tips for Tipping on a Cruise
A necessary (but often confusing) part of planning for a cruise is budgeting to tip the hard-working service staff. Failing to plan for gratuities can lead to a significant expense that is expected to be paid in the last few days of your cruise. However, navigating how to plan for gratuities doesn&#
Finding Your Emerald in Cartagena
Stopping in the beautiful port city of Cartagena, Colombia, cruisers often have one thing on their mind: find the perfect emerald. Shore excursions offer a limited time-period in which to view the sights, sounds and culture of Colombia’s premier seaside city, so knowing where to look first is smar
Avoid the Pitfalls of Sailing Day
Cruising is the greatest vacation experience anyone can have. Every cruise line provides a unique on board atmosphere, ranging from dining, to entertainment, to shore excursions, and staterooms with all the comforts of home. Whether it is a seven, ten, or fourteen-day adventure, the fun is non-stop.
Grape Destinations: A Wine Glass Tutorial
The best (or maybe worst) part about living in our modern age is the sheer number of choices we have. For wine drinkers, not only are there numerous varieties of wine, but hundreds of labels which make them. A trip to the wine store can be an almost overwhelming experience because of how many differ
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 16, 2018
Victory Cruise Lines is offering a 2-for-1 deal on select Canada and St. Lawrence cruises aboard Victory II. Sailing between Halifax and Detroit, the 10-night French Canadian Maritimes & St. Lawrence Seaway itineraries call on Charlottetown, Quebec City, Montreal, and Cleveland. Contact Victory
Cruise Control | 12 Secret Tips for MSC Seaside (Video)
Porthole Cruise Magazine’s review team set sail on MSC’s newest ship, MSC Seaside. What they found might surprise you! Here are a few tips to making the most out of your first day aboard: ARRIVAL: Avoid the early-bird rush by arriving between 1p.m. and 4p.m. LUGGAGE: Travel light and pack the ne
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 9, 2018
River operator Emerald Waterways is offering savings up to $2,000 per couple on select 8-day cruises on the Danube or the Rhine. Book by March 31 with the code EWUTHOU to receive $1,000 per person off your choice of select departures of the “Sensations of Southern France” itinerary, whic
Cruise Deals of the Week
DEAL 1: Norwegian Cruise Line is offering $1 deposits on cruises booked through March 5, 2018, with a studio inside, oceanview, balcony or mini-suite category stateroom. The super-cheap deposits can be combined with other promotions like the “Free at Sea” deal, which allows guests to choose from
Cruise Deal of the Week
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 23, 2018 To celebrate Hurtigruten’s 125-year anniversary as a leader in exploration travel, the line is offering discounted cruises to some of the world’s most unchartered territories on select 6-,7-, and 12-day voyages along the coast of Norway between April 1,
Cruise Deal of the Week
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 16, 2018 Small ship cruise line, Blount, is offering 20 percent off a special Fourth of July holiday cruise sailing round-trip from Boston (July 1-8, 2018) to the historic ports of Plymouth, Newburyport, Salem, Martha’s Vineyard, and Provincetown. The 8-day cruise,
Cruise Deals of the Week
Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 9, 2018 DEAL 1: Tall-ship line Star Clippers is offering a sweet deal for couples booking and 2018 or 2019 sailing by February 14 (using the promo code VALENTINES18) – sweet treats upon arrival, a bottle of bubbly, and a complimentary one-hour massage (per person/
Cruise Deals of the Week
Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 2, 2018 DEAL 1: Luxury small-ship operator Scenic is offering cruisers on their European river ships and their upcoming “discovery yacht” Scenic Eclipse early-bird rates up to 10 percent off regular fares. The deal extends to 13 different itineraries between
Cruise Deal of the Week
Jan. 26, 2018 Luxury line Silversea is offering free roundtrip air – or an upgrade to business class from $599 – on their “Timeless Treasures” Mediterranean cruises. Contact Silversea or your travel agent for more.
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 19. 2018
Expedition-cruise firm AdventureSmith Explorations is offering a two-for-one deal on bookings in the Amazon Basin aboard the eight-passenger Delfin I, 28-passenger Delfin II, and 43-passenger Delfin III. Book by January 31, 2018 for cruises running now through April. Contact AdventureSmith Explorati
Cruise Control: How to Get the Best Cruise Deals! (Video)
Every cruiser has their way of getting the best cruise deals for the least amount of money, but with more than 30 years in the industry, cruise expert Bill Panoff has a collection of tips that can help you get an even better deal. Book Through a Third Party Third-party bookers such as Orbitz.com oft
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 12, 2018
UnCruise Adventures is offering discounts of $225 per person or $450 per couple – and $100 in shipboard credit – on 7-night Alaska cruises on SS Legacy or Safari Endeavour. Book by February 28. Contact UnCruise Adventures or your travel agent for more.
