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.
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Former Carnival Sensation: Overview and Scrapping
Originally floated out in 1993, the Carnival Sensation cruise ship was the third Fantasy-class cruise ship from Carnival Cruise Line, and, for a while, one of the oldest ships in the fleet. However, as the ship approached its 30th birthday, the cruising industry was turned on its head by the COVID-19 pandemic — ultimately giving Carnival the perfect excuse to retire this ship and … [Read More...]
Cunard’s Newest Ship Queen Anne Arrives in Southampton
Cunard’s Newest Ship Queen Anne Arrives in Southampton Cunard’s new cruise ship, Queen Anne, arrives in Southampton ahead of her maiden voyage to Lisbon on Friday. As Cunard’s newest ship in 14 years, Queen Anne marks a new era for luxury ocean travel. Queen Anne is the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. This new luxury vessel arrived in the city in the evening of April 30. As she … [Read More...]
Cruise Line’s 249th Ship Will Debut Tomorrow
Cunard Line, a cruise line with a storied history, will see their 249th ship officially enter service tomorrow. Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, sails from the Fincantieri shipyard near Venice in northern Italy en route to Southampton.Client: Cunard. Picture date: Wednesday April 24, 2024.Photograph by Christopher Ison © 07544044177[email protected]www.christopherison.com Cunard Line, one of … [Read More...]
Holland America Line Enters Long-Term Biofuel Test Project
Holland America Line will extensively test biofuels during its sailings in the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords in 2024. The project began with the ship bunkering the sustainable biofuel produced by the Dutch enterprise FincoEnergies before departing from the Port of Rotterdam on April 27, 2024. The biofuel used by ms Rotterdam is sourced from organic waste and residues such as fats, oils, … [Read More...]
8 Royal Caribbean cruise questions guests are too embarrassed to ask
It's normal to have a lot of questions about booking a cruise because of how personal the different options are during the booking process.After all, cruise ships are a complex, all-in-one vacation that happens on the ocean, and it's your choice how you enjoy it.And what should new cruisers know first about Royal Caribbean?To find out, you won’t have to wade through Reddit posts or wait on hold to … [Read More...]
Investigation Launched After Cruise Ship Allegedly Sails Too Close to Na Pali Coast
State authorities have launched an investigation following allegations that Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge sailed dangerously close to the Nā Pali Coast on the north shore of the island of Kauai, potentially violating state regulations. According to Hawaii News Now and community advocates, the ship was observed approximately 1,000 feet from shore, an area renowned for its … [Read More...]
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Sets Sail in September 2025
Virgin Voyages is launching Brilliant Lady in September 2025! The ship will offer longer itineraries up to 14 nights across various destinations, including New York City, Bermuda, Los Angeles, Mexico, Miami, the ABC Islands, Seattle, and Alaska, as well as a voyage through the Panama Canal.Brilliant Lady, the final addition to Virgin Voyages’ Lady Ships fleet, will feature the signature … [Read More...]
Exclusive Insights with Belinda Hindmarsh on PONANT
Don’t miss this exclusive interview with Belinda Hindmarsh, Group Deputy CEO of PONANT, as she discusses how the luxury cruise line stays competitive and distinct from other cruise lines. Learn about PONANT’s unique onboard experiences for luxury travelers, commitment to sustainability, selection process for remote destinations, use of technology to enhance guest experience, and engagement with … [Read More...]
Exclusive Insights with Belinda Marsh on PONANT
Don’t miss this exclusive interview with Belinda Hindmarsh, Group Deputy CEO of PONANT, as she discusses how the luxury cruise line stays competitive and distinct from other cruise lines. Learn about PONANT’s unique onboard experiences for luxury travelers, commitment to sustainability, selection process for remote destinations, use of technology to enhance guest experience, and engagement with … [Read More...]
First Look at the Directory Map of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Today, Disney Cruise Line revealed the site map for Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point as the directory map. <img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="65729" data-permalink="https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2024/05/first-look-at-the-directory-map-of-disney-lookout-cay-at-lighthouse-point/disney-lookout-cay-at-lighthouse-point-destination-map-disney/" … [Read More...]