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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Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego – April 18, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 3-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego. The Disney Wonder set sail from San Diego, California on April 18, 2024. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Jonathan Kerr. The Cruise … [Read More...]
“Don’t Swim Here”: Cruise Passenger in Costa Maya Warns After Port Authority Demands Ship Card
“But there aren’t any signs saying I couldn’t swim here!” These were the words a woman said to the security official after he blew his whistle and threatened to detain a group of cruise travelers.Costa Maya cruise port with three ships docked. This image shows the proximity of the port’s pools to the shore. On the far left you can see one of the pools right along the oceanfront. It could … [Read More...]
Search Underway for Missing Crew Member During World Cruise
An unfortunate incident occurred onboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambience as a crew member was reported missing during the final stages of the vessel’s world cruise. Just after breakfast on Friday, May 3, 2024, the crew member failed to report for duty, and an extensive ship search was initiated. The vessel was in transit between its final call of the world cruise in Lisbon, Portugal, … [Read More...]
New Retail Experiences Revealed for Cunard’s Queen Anne
The Queen Anne, Cunard’s largest ship with a capacity for 3,000 passengers, has embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, today with a distinct retail enhancement. Harding+, a global cruise retailer, aims to elevate the onboard shopping experience with retail spaces tailored specifically for the new vessel. At the core of the Queen Anne retail experience is the … [Read More...]
Why you should book a 2025 cruise after last week's Royal Caribbean meeting
When getting the best price for your cruise, getting the timing right is critical.Vacationers are used to seeking last-minute deals on cruises when planning their cruise, but bookings for cruises has been so red-hot for the past few months that new booking records are being set and then eclipsed regularly.In a call with Wall Street analysts, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty … [Read More...]
Princess Cruises Reveals 2026 ‘Total Eclipse Voyage’
Just weeks after millions were enthralled by the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, Princess Cruises is looking ahead to the next one, which will occur in August of 2026, and will position Sky Princess in Europe to take full advantage of the celestial event. The line’s “Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage” will place the ship off the coast of northern Spain on August 12, 2026, and … [Read More...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches 2025-2026 Exotic Edition Voyage Savings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces The Exotics Edition offer, providing exclusive savings for luxury travelers. For bookings between May 1 and June 30, 2024, guests can save up to $4,500 per person on select 2024 and 2025 voyages. The offer is valid on 35 voyages to unique destinations in Asia, Africa & Arabia, the South Pacific, Australia & New Zealand, and South America. Savings apply … [Read More...]
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Panel Discussion
On Thursday, I had the privilege of attending a Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point panel discussion featuring members from the various teams helping to bring Disney Cruise Line’s new island destination in Eleuthera to life. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-attachment-id="58021" … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Live Blog (Day 4): A Final Day at Sea Featuring… Whales?! Plus Final Thoughts
For my first time, I’m sailing from Long Beach aboard Carnival Radiance. While I’ve sailed ships up and down the Carnival fleet, I’ve never sailed this ship, from this port, or this itinerary. That’s why I’m sharing each day with you so you can follow along and get an idea of what it’s like. You can read other days here: Day 1: First Impressions Sailing … [Read More...]
Carnival Cruise Line Responds to Concern Over Service Dogs
Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald has addressed and clarified the issue of service dogs on board Carnival ships in recent days, following a complaint and an unreasonable request for a refund. In a recent Live broadcast on his popular Facebook page, Heald mentioned a group of 40 special travelers sailing on Carnival Celebration. “I want to give a shout out straightaway if I can … [Read More...]