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Azamara Cruises is pleased to unveil its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries that will take guests to captivating destinations, iconic landmarks and ports of call that delight and inspire. Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest® and Azamara Onward® will all spend the summer season in Europe, spanning the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including extended time in Greece, Ireland, the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean just shared a timeline for when its new beach clubs will open to passengers.Royal Caribbean is currently working on two new beach clubs, rapidly expanding its on shore experiences.Over the Ultimate World Cruise this past weekend, Royal Caribbean CEO and President Michael Bayley held a question and answer session where he shared the cruise line's plan for when the two new beach … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital & Social Media 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...]

Guests aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas had to cut their time in Juneau a bit shore, thanks to a technical issue that has delayed the ship’s arrival. The cruise line informed passengers that, due to the issue, the ship would be late to dock in Juneau, arriving at 5:30 p.m. on September 8, several hours later than originally planned. In a letter to … [Read more...]

Cruising in warmer climates offers unique experiences, but the heat can pose challenges if you’re unprepared. Here are essential tips for a safe and enjoyable cruise in hotter regions.Choose the Right Time to TravelWhen planning your cruise, consider the season and time of year. The Caribbean and other warmer destinations have varying peak seasons. Research when it’s best to cruise to avoid the … [Read more...]

Frequent cruisers know that the excellent service crew members provide can make an oceangoing vacation truly memorable. While automatic gratuities are in place to ensure all crew members get recognized for their hard work, guests often want to give a little extra to those crew members they interact with the most or who go above and beyond. But how do you offer those extra tips? Because the … [Read more...]

Recently, Disney Cruise Line made a change to their onboard alcohol policy increasing the corkage fee from $25 to $29 per bottle uniformly across the fleet. A corkage fee or corking fee is charged when guests choose to bring their own bottle of wine or champagne into a rotation dining room, or the adult restaurants of Remy, Enchanté, Palo, and Palo Steakhouse. As of today, DCL’s FAQ page on the … [Read more...]

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Anna Nash has joined Explora Journeys as President of the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Anna will further strengthen Explora Journeys’ senior leadership team with a remarkable career spanning over two decades gained at leading ultra-luxury hospitality brands. Most recently, she served … [Read more...]

The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its position as a leading cruise destination with its participation in Seatrade Cruise Med 2024, the most important cruise industry event in Europe, taking place in Málaga, Spain, this Wednesday and Thursday. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders and experts to explore new opportunities and foster strategic connections. The … [Read more...]

Cruise lines are investing in new ships and engines that allow for “fuel flexibility”, according to a new industry report. This includes the capability to use renewable biodiesel, the use of green methanol when available, and liquified natural gas (LNG). But few ports offer the ability to access shore power. Ships designed with engines and fuel supply systems able to operate on LNG will be able … [Read more...]

In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential for future use. The blended biofuel is produced entirely from advanced feedstocks organic waste or residue. The Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) sustainable … [Read more...]

Resorts World Cruises has revealed the full extent to which it will adapt its onboard experience for Middle Eastern passengers during its first press conference in Dubai, alongside Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The cruise line announced that its vessel Resorts World One will debut in the Gulf on November 1st, 2024, homeporting in Dubai at DP World’s Port Rashid and offering … [Read more...]

Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has today announced the appointment of Greg Cormier to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Toronto, Cormier will be responsible for driving global growth for the brand, with a particular focus on enhancement of the company’s digital experience as well as growing market share in North America. Bringing … [Read more...]

Seabourn is offering an extraordinary line-up of Asia itineraries for the late 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. From December 2024 to March 2025, and again in November 2025, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will embark on a series of captivating voyages across Southeast Asia and Japan, visiting diverse regions, from the vibrant cultures of Vietnam and Thailand to the dazzling skyline of … [Read more...]

Quark Expeditions has launched a “Quote and Hold” tool. Designed to streamline the travel advisor experience, this tool enables advisors to generate quotes in real-time, secure cabin space 24/7, and manage the administrative process independently. To get started with the Quote and Hold tool, travel advisors can log into Quark Expeditions’ Partner Portal and navigate to the Tools and Apps section. … [Read more...]

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include dates from mid-September into March 2025. Currently, there are 26 unique sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Honolulu, Port Canaveral, Southampton, and Vancouver. The Disney Magic took over leading the fleet with 10 sailings, Disney Wish arrives with 9, the … [Read more...]

Due to high demand for our Ganges expeditions, Pandaw is happy to announce the launch of their second vessel on the Ganges, the RV Katha Pandaw, sailing from February 2025 between Kolkata and Varanasi. Pandaw’s 14-night exploration of India’s most sacred river is the perfect way to navigate the less-travelled gems of India’s North-West in comfort and style. “With our specially curated daily … [Read more...]

Decorating cruise cabin doors has become a fun and popular tradition among passengers on Royal Caribbean cruises.Maybe you’re celebrating a special occasion like a milestone birthday, graduation, or anniversary, or perhaps you’re just looking to add a personal touch to your stateroom. Whatever the reason, decorating your cruise cabin door is a great way to make your stateroom easy to spot in the … [Read more...]

Going on a cruise soon and wondering what to pack? There are some things that are a given to pack for a cruise such as clothes, shoes, toiletries, and necessary travel documents. But what about the items you should bring that go beyond the basics? Here, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of 40 items expert cruisers (almost) never sail without. Pack For a Cruise: The Basics Like on any trip, … [Read more...]