Scenic Group Celebrates Five Years of Scenic Eclipse
September 2024 marks the fifth anniversary of Scenic Eclipse, the luxury Discovery Yacht from Scenic Group. Since its launch in 2019, Scenic Eclipse has transformed small-ship expedition cruising with unique itineraries in remote locations, ranging from Antarctica to the Mediterranean, while focusin
Emerald Cruises Names CLIA’s Kelly Craighead As Godmother For Emerald Sakara
Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association and vice chair and executive director of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, has been named godmother of Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Sakara. The ship will enter service in August and have her naming
Emerald Cruises And Chef Ben Robinson Partner For Culinary Yacht Sailings
Emerald Cruises and Chef Ben Robinson have partnered for two culinary sailings on the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara. Chef Robinson, known for his work as an executive private yacht chef from TV’s Below Deck, will offer his culinary expertise onboard Emerald Cruises’ Coastal Gems of It
Windstar Cruises Announces New Whole-Foods Plant-Based menu
Today Windstar Cruise has shared its latest partnership with the National Health Association (NHA) to create a whole-food and plant-based menu onboard all six of the brand’s yachts! “The National Health Association points out that vegetarian and vegan diets are not always
Sea Cloud Spirit Sets Sail From Miami
Sea Cloud Cruises’ newest vessel, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT, has just made her long-awaited debut in Miami, Florida. On February 21, 2023, the shipping company celebrated its newest tall ship sailing through US waters. Following this sailing, the 453-foot yacht will sail from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera an
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller Built for an Intimate Experience
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ has shared new details about their new cruise ship World Traveller and it sounds like it’s designed to be an intimate vessel capturing a high-end experience for all aboard. World Traveller was designed by Oitoemponto’s Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec, based in Po
Evrima from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Completes Sea Trials
One of the world’s most famous hotel brands is nearly ready to begin sailing on their new cruise ship! Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, completed a series of successful sea trials today under the direction of Captain Steven MacBeath and the entire onboard team of
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils 2023 Mediterranean Itineraries
When it comes to luxury brands, Ritz-Carlton is about as name-brand as it gets. The international hotel chain announced in 2018 that they would be entering the cruise space under the brand name The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed production of their new ship Evrima, but
Heritage Expeditions Adds New Yacht to Their Fleet
One of New Zealand’s small ship adventure cruise lines has a new addition to their fleet! Heritage Expeditions announced the acquisition of the 18-passenger yacht Heritage Explorer which will be used on adventure tours around the coast of New Zealand. The new ship brings th
Windstar Announces $250 Million in Fleet Improvements
Have you ever wanted to be a little longer? If you’re a Windstar Cruise ship, you’re in luck! The luxury cruise giant announced a new $250 million initiative this week to increase the length of three of their vessels by more than 25 meters. The initiative will expand guest accommodation
German Chancellor Speaks at Crystal Endeavor Keel-Laying Ceremony
At MV Werften, maritime tradition is taken very seriously. Those at the shipyard celebrating the keel-laying ceremony for Crystal Endeavor were lucky enough to hear German Chancellor Angela Merkel give remarks and the lucky coins were put into place as construction began on one of the most anticipat
Tall Ship Sailing in the San Juan Islands
An inspiration for the senses, Washington State’s pristine Salish Sea and its intriguing San Juan Islands are spectacular from the deck of the historic Schooner Zodiac. A beautifully restored windjammer with the classic grandeur of a 1920s billionaire’s yacht, the Schooner Zodiac offered us an i
Advantages of Flying Into Port Miami a Day Early
Miami is one of the world’s most popular cruise ports, but did you know the city has a lot more to offer those who fly in for their cruise vacation a day or two early? From the unique Latin culture to the spectacular beaches and attractions the whole family will enjoy, Miami is a great […]
Aquatic Sensory Immersion Wows Guests
It’s not enough to just have a state of the art polar-class expedition ship anymore. Cruise lines are doing everything possible to make their expedition experience a cut above the rest and French cruise line Ponant Yacht Cruises is leading the way with their new Blue Eye Lounge experience. Their
Gettin’ On The Ritz
It’s been said that there is a cruise for everyone. But what is an upper-echelon pleasure seeker to do when you don’t want a cruise that’s for everyone? You want one for you! Who do you turn to when generic five-star service just isn’t good enough? The answer lies with The Ritz-Carlton
My Head’s in the (Sea) Clouds
The Monthly Mantra My Head’s in a Sea Cloud…My Head’s in a Sea Cloud…My Head’s in a Sea Cloud… A pair of Christian Louboutin red-soled stilettos A quilted black leather CHANEL drawstring hobo with chain straps A sailing with the uber-exclusive Sea Cloud Cruises Those are really the only
Is Yachting the New Cruising?
Last week, Porthole Cruise Magazine attended Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s largest event complete with information, networking, and news from the cruise lines themselves where we saw more than one yacht cruise on display. Sailing to remote, underdeveloped, stunning regions of the w
A Scenic Sequel: Scenic Eclipse II to Launch in 2020
Cruise News – Feb. 5, 2018 A Scenic Sequel: Scenic Eclipse II to Launch in 2020 Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, having already piqued the interest of adventurous cruisers and luxury-accommodation lovers alike with the upcoming summer debut of Scenic Eclipse, has announced a second “6-star”
Cutting Steel Commences for Crystal Endeavor – Shipbuilders Begin New Luxury Expedition Yacht
Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2018 The newest member of Crystal Cruises’ fleet is officially on its way after the shipwrights at MV Werften in Stralsund began cutting the first piece of steel this week. Crystal Endeavor, the luxury line’s first polar-class expedition yacht, is set to debut in 2020 wi
Porthole Cruise News Briefs -Jan. 12, 2018
Ultra-luxury line Silversea has partnered with ORCA, a leading marine conservation charity, bringing conservationists on board to collect critical sightings data of whales, dolphins and porpoises while sharing insights about marine life. “This partnership will allow us to reach parts of the world
