As Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady sailed into Sydney Harbor for the first time on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, guests were greeted by a very special visitor as Sir Richard Branson met the ship in a classic wooden speedboat for an elite escort into the harbor. Resilient Lady‘s arrival is the first time Virgin Voyages has sailed Australian waters, offering distinctive adults-only getaways while … [Read more...]

EXPLORA JOURNEYS UNVEILS SAILINGS FOR EXPLORA I AND II THROUGH TO APRIL 2026 Winter 2024 will see two ships in the Caribbean to support the brand’s growth in North America Newly devised journeys offer convenience and accessibility while offering experiences off the beaten track Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, unveils sailings through April 2026 for EXPLORA … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises Brings the Ranch to the High Seas with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan New Partnership Delivers Prime Black-Angus Beef in Dining Rooms and Crown Grill Steakhouse Aboard Regal Princess Princess Cruises is pitching another exciting enhancement to its food and beverage portfolio, announcing a new partnership with legendary Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary … [Read more...]

AHOY SYDNEY: SIR RICHARD BRANSON WELCOMES VIRGIN VOYAGES TO AUSTRALIA FROM SYDNEY’S ICONIC SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE History was made as Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady arrives in Australia. Sir Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line sailed into Sydney today ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural summer sailing season.  Resilient Lady made her grand entrance into Sydney … [Read more...]

MSC Group reveals the itineraries of its luxury MS Explora I and Explora II for 2024 Through 2026. In a remarkable move signaling a new era in luxury cruising, Explora Journeys has reimagined its upcoming sailings. The announcement hints at exciting ports of call, including a notable revamp to Explora I’s 2024-2025 itineraries.  Explora Journeys Announces Exciting New Routes for … [Read more...]

Portland Port in the UK marked an exceptional year, celebrating a record-breaking cruise season. Over the span of eight months, Portland Port welcomed an unprecedented number of guests, the highest in its history. These guests arrived on 56 cruise ships, contributing significantly to the local economy in South Dorset. Portland is a coastal town located in the South West of England. Known for … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea is expanding its operations with the introduction of a new cruise ship and the addition of Tampa, Florida as a homeport. This expansion, starting in June 2024, signals the cruise line’s growth from its traditional base in Palm Beach, Florida. The new ship will offer four and five-night itineraries in the Gulf of Mexico, including destinations in the western Caribbean and … [Read more...]

The holidays are filled with delicious foods, from once-a-year treats to elaborate meals to both sweet and savory snacks. Holiday menus on a cruise ship are much the same, with fantastic options specially prepared for special dates, one more thing that makes a holiday sailing even more memorable. Carnival Cruise Line has announced the Christmas Gala Dinner menu for all 2023 Christmas cruises, … [Read more...]

Julie Rosner Julie Rosner 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...]

Julie Rosner Julie Rosner 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...]

When you pick a Caribbean cruise, the islands you visit are probably just as important a consideration as the ship or cabin you choose.Caribbean cruises have been a popular choice for decades, due to in large part the beautiful ports you can visit.Royal Caribbean's internal research shows the top two reasons people go on a cruise are for the food and destination, and that may lead you to wonder … [Read more...]

CARNIVAL JUBILEE JOINS CARNIVAL FLEET AS AMERICA’S CRUISE LINE CONTINUES CAPACITY EXPANSION New Ship Now Sailing Home, Increasing Carnival’s Capacity from Galveston Carnival Jubilee joins the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. The cruise line welcomed this third ship in its Excel-class, during a delivery event with ship builder Meyer Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany. As the 26th Fun … [Read more...]

Julie Rosner Julie Rosner 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...]

We’ve reached the final month of the year with this week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line including sail dates from December into May of next year. Currently, there are 14 sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Brisbane, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New Orleans, and Port Canaveral. The Disney Magic took over the lead with the most sailings … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line officially added another cruise ship to their fleet today when the cruise line took delivery of Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Jubilee became the 26th cruise ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet and the vessel will enter service at the end of the month. The cruise ship will homeport in Galveston, Texas offering week long cruises to the Caribbean. Carnival Jubilee will join … [Read more...]

The new Carnival Jubilee has officially been delivered in Bremerhaven, Germany, in a special ceremony that has handed over the vessel to Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Jubilee is the first ship for the cruise line that Meyer Werft has built in Papenburg, which makes the occasion even more memorable for both the shipyard as well as Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Jubilee Delivered In a … [Read more...]

Margaritaville at Sea has purchased a second cruise ship and will offer longer cruises to the Caribbean from Tampa. The cruise line’s second ship will be named Margaritaville at Sea Islander and will offer four and five night cruises to Key West and Mexico starting in 2024.  Ports the cruise ship will visit include Cozumel, Progreso, and Key West. The 2,650 passenger cruise ship will span 12 … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean’s VOOM Internet service is billed as “The Fastest Internet at Sea.” That’s good news because gone are the days where having Internet service was considered a luxury. Today, it’s a necessity. And even if you want to disconnect while on a cruise (which is a good idea) there are still times where you’ll want access to hop online. Royal … [Read more...]

Julie Rosner Julie Rosner 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...]

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, is delighted to announce a significant stride towards environmental sustainability with the successful integration of shore power at Valletta Cruise Port, its subsidiary. On December 01, 2023 Viking Saturn has achieved the historic feat of becoming the first-ever cruise vessel to be fully energized through the Onshore Power … [Read more...]