Pandaw’s Pursuit Of Laos
Experiential river cruising provides an opportunity to discover new lands, cultures, and people, deviating from the path well-traveled. Intrepid travelers recognize that going off the radar has its perks, and cruising the Mekong River, as it dissects intriguing Laos, is as rewarding as it gets. Fasc
Cruise Update: Port Tampa Bay Responds To Coronavirus Concerns
UPDDATE :Editor’s Note: This article was published on March 2, 2020. Click here for the latest Coronavirus news and cruise updates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed over the weekend that the first cases of COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, have reached the Sunshine State. The Florid
Clyde Butcher: Florida’s Photographer
Inducted into the Florida Hall of Fame in 1998, photographer Clyde Butcher is best known as the “Ansel Adams of Florida.” Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1942, Butcher claimed Florida as his home in 1980. Like most visitors, he was unaware that there was more to Florida than beaches until he w
Monaco is FOR YOU
Monaco is not just a destination, it’s the experience of a lifetime. For more than a century, it has been an aspirational symbol of luxury and glamour. What the country lacks in size, it makes up for in history, culture, entertainment and character. Today it is reinventing itself while preserving
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 28, 2020
We’re just weeks away from the arrival of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady and the hype surrounding the newest ship at sea is only growing. Since the first people began to board the ship in England this week, Virgin is running some great promotions for those who book by March 31. The ship
Captain Wendy Williams Quietly Leaves Virgin Voyages
Last June, Virgin Voyages made headlines all over the world when they announced Captain Wendy Williams would be at the helm of Scarlet Lady when she entered service, the first Canadian woman to hold the position with any cruise line. However, Virgin Voyages today confirmed in a statement to Porthole
Port Guide: Nassau and New Providence Island
One of the most popular ports of call in the world is Nassau, which is located on the island of New Providence, the most populated of the 700 islands that make up the Bahamas. Since Nassau is one of the most frequented and favorite ports in the Caribbean, it is a wonderful host and knows […]
A Cruiser’s Guide to Bergen, Norway
As a UNESCO World Heritage City, Bergen, Norway offers attractions both ancient and modern. With colorful architecture, ancient cobblestone streets, and a medieval fortress, this charming city is a favorite of cruisers visiting the Norwegian fjords. Plan Your Bergen Excursion You can easily exp
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 21, 2020
When most people thing about getting on a cruise ship, its in some tropical port like Miami or Fort Lauderdale, but there’s actually a lot of great cruises leaving from Northern ports. That makes it a lot easier for cruisers because it can sometimes eliminate a plane ride and all the costs ass
New Ship Embarks on Lan Ha Bay Cruises
Everyone who cruises the coast of Vietnam comes home with stunning pictures of the many towering rock karsts which dot the coastline. The most famous are in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, but the lesser known Lan Ha Bay is growing in popularity thanks to Paradise Vietnam and the first of
Please Leave Starfish in the Water
Going on vacation is about experiencing new things and of course, having a lot of fun. NFL legend Randy Moss appeared to be doing both in a video posted to Twitter by Bleacher Report’s NFL Twitter account @brgridiron. In the video, Moss appears to be sitting on a jet ski somewhere in the Car
Cruise Booking Website Predicts Sold Out Itineraries, Cruise Lines
What if you could know before you book whether or not a cruise line is going to sell out of staterooms? What if you could narrow it down to not only the specific ship, but also the destination and the type of room? Cruise booking website Cruisewatch has done just that. Using a data pool […]
Will Coronavirus Cancel My Cruise?
Editor’s Note: This article was published on February 17, 2020. Click here for the latest Coronavirus news and cruise updates. For the most part, cruisers like to read stories about new ships, private island resorts and the latest expedition cruise itineraries. Occasionally however, the
Can’t Miss Presidents Day Cruise Deals
Happy birthday, George Washington! On this day way back in 1732, you came into this world and nothing would ever be the same. As Americans enjoy their Presidents Day with huge discounts on mattresses, big screen TVs and new cars, you can also snag a pretty sweet deal on a cruise vacation. We’ve co
Scarlet Lady Finally Ready to Set Sail
After three years, 100,000 tons of materials and lots of hard work from the shipbuilders at Fincantieri, Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady is ready to begin her career sailing the high seas. The ship is the first of four planned by the cruise line founded by British billionaire, philanthropist and busines
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 14, 2020
Few place on Earth are more romantic than the Mediterranean. Whether you’re sampling the gelato in Naples, shopping for flowers at the Central Market in Cadiz, or lounging on a beach chair in the Greek Islands, this part of the world is simply too good to be true. Today we’ve got a repos
Silversea Announces Grand Voyage Arctic 2021
Sailing is among the most rewarding experiences a person can have. There’s no better way to see new places and enrich your knowledge of the world in which you exist than upon the deck of one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines. Silversea Cruises, which made headlines in 2018 when it was p
Disney Wonder Sails from NOLA for the First Time
In September of 2018, Disney Cruise Line announced a new homeport for Disney Wonder: Port New Orleans. It’s been a long wait, but the ship finally set sail on it’s inaugural cruise from The Big Easy and it was quite the party! The ship received a celebratory bon voyage from Princess Tian
Top 5 Most Romantic Resorts for Your Valentine
Chocolates again this year? Trust us, nobody wants that, or flowers or another necklace for that matter. What they want for Valentine’s Day is the vacation of a lifetime at one of the most beautiful and romantic resorts on planet Earth. We picked out a few of the best around the world so you c
The Band to Replace Room Keys on Virgin Voyages
When you ask most cruisers if they’ve heard of the “The Band”, you’ll probably get a response about “pulling in to Nazareth” and the Canadian musical group that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. For those cruising with Virgin Voyages, The Band is going to mean s
