In this exclusive interview, Cindy Burman shares an inside look at the exciting new developments happening at Cruise Maryland. She discusses the innovative initiatives and enhancements that are shaping the future of the cruise industry in Maryland. Get ready to go behind the scenes and discover everything new with Cruise Maryland, straight from the source.
Source: Porthole.com
MSC Cruises Will Bring a Second Ship to Homeport in Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises has announced the expansion of its fleet at Port Canaveral (Orlando), introducing MSC Grandiosa alongside the already popular MSC Seashore. Starting in December 2025, this marks the first time the cruise line will operate two ships simultaneously from the Central Florida port and the first time MSC Grandiosa will be based in North America. “We are honored … [Read More...]
I go on a cruise once a month. New cruisers keep missing out on these 5 underrated things.
I go on a Royal Caribbean cruise just about once a month, and it provides me with the privilege of experiencing so many different ways to enjoy a cruise.Whether I'm on the newest and biggest cruise ship in the world, or enjoying a classic cruising experience on a smaller, older vessel, it remains my favorite way to travel and see the world.On any cruise I go on, there's always a majority of … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Ship Finds New Home in New Orleans
After sailing out of Port Canaveral for the last couple of years, a Carnival Cruise Line ship has come to New Orleans to offer 7-day sailings to the Caribbean.Photo Credit: Cruise Fever Carnival Liberty just sailed her first voyage out of the Louisiana cruise port and will be homeporting at the new location through April of 2026. The 2,974-passenger vessel recently came to New Orleans, offering … [Read More...]
Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair
Cruise Europe Announces Simone Maraschi as Newly Elected Chair at Annual Conference in Stockholm. Cruise Europe, the leading association representing ports across Europe, is thrilled to announce the election of Simone Maraschi as its new Chairperson. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the cruise industry, Simone Maraschi brings a fresh perspective and innovative vision to Cruise … [Read More...]
Cruise Port Welcomes Two Ships Simultaneously as Season Gets Going
The cruise season got under way at Bodrum Cruise Port, on the Aegean Sea in Turkey, with the arrival of two ships that delivered nearly 4,300 cruise guests on May 11, 2024. Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, with a capacity for 2,800 guests, and Marella Cruises’ 2,072-guest Marella Discovery visited the destination as part of their 7-night itineraries. Resilient Lady will be a weekly visitor to … [Read More...]
Double the Fun: MSC Grandiosa to Join MSC Seashore at Port Canaveral in 2025
Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Source: Porthole.com … [Read More...]
Unrest in Noumea Prompts Cruise Line Alerts, Potential Itinerary Changes
Following recent unrest in Noumea, New Caledonia, a French overseas territory located in the South Pacific, Carnival Cruise Line Australia has expressed concern regarding its upcoming voyages’ safety and operations. The cruise line released a statement on social media emphasizing its proactive measures in response to the volatile situation taking place on the island nation, which has led to … [Read More...]
MSC Cruises to Homeport Second Ship at Port Canaveral
Late next year, MSC Cruises will be expanding its presence at Port Canaveral with a second ship, bringing more seven-night and short sailings to central Florida. Starting in December 2025, MSC Grandiosa will sail from the space coast port alongside MSC Seashore, which currently sails from Port Canaveral. Grandiosa will offer alternating seven-night eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, while … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Sailings on Four Ships for Dry Dock
Carnival Cruise Line has begun reaching out to guests booked on four different vessels with notification of cruise cancellations due to dry dock scheduling. The impacted vessels are Carnival Glory, Carnival Dream, Carnival Pride, and Carnival Paradise. Each ship is having multiple sailings cancelled in spring 2026 to accommodate the new dry dock plans. Fortunately, because the sailings are … [Read More...]
Maiden call at Madeira of Her Majesty Queen Anne – MedCruise
Cunard’s latest cruise ship, the Queen Anne, will debuted in Madeira last Tuesday, May 14th. The ship, which sails with around 2,600 passengers and 1,000 crew on board, was on the first commercial voyage, after its inaugural journey, reserved for a small group of guests and specialized press, between Southampton, in the UK, and Lisbon, Portugal, and back again to Southampton. But now, it’s for … [Read More...]