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Sometimes even an expedition ship specially built for polar cruising can encounter operational challenges at sea. That is the case with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’ Scenic Eclipse I, which is exploring remote regions of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. In a September 24, 2024 travel advice to guests sailing on the cruise and those booked on future voyages, the cruise line explained that … [Read more...]

Three musicians take the stage in Andalusia’s capital city of Seville. Their haunting voices, hand claps, and guitar chords are just a small taste. When the dancers emerge — a woman in a flowy, ruffled dress and a man in a tailored suit — the vocals and yearning guitar merge with the percussive beats of the dancers’ shoes hitting the wooden floor. As the … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises has announced the promotion of Stijn Creupelandt to the position of chief operating officer (COO). Creupelandt’s promotion and Windstar’s internal restructuring of operations management comes as Paul Barrett, the company’s vice president of marine & technical operations, announces his retirement to take effect in April 2025 after a distinguished career in the cruise … [Read more...]

The Port of Tenerife celebrated the first docking of the Sun Princess, a state-of-the-art cruise ship belonging to the Princess Cruises fleet, consigned by PAHO. This milestone reinforces Tenerife’s position as a strategic destination for high-capacity and sustainable cruise ships. Sun Princess The Sun Princess, with capacity for 4,300 passengers and a crew of approximately 1,600, stands out for … [Read more...]

Victory Cruise Lines, committed to all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts, is partnering with Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management, for hotel operation, provisioning, crewing and logistics services. An established small-ship and expedition provider led by cruise industry veteran President and CEO Dietmar Wertanzl, Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management was chosen … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald has addressed a sticky situation for some cruise guests – gum. The issue was brought up by guests who use gum for medical purposes, but they did not get the response they might have preferred. “Can you explain why Carnival shops have no chewing gum to purchase? We use gum while flying to avoid problems with our ears. Plus John we have both had … [Read more...]

Expedition cruising has been reported as one of the fastest growing segments of the cruise industry, with travel by small-ship offering one of the most intimate ways to experience remote destinations in far flung locales. Heading into 2025, AdventureSmith Explorations, the leader in small-ship adventure cruises, reports there are even more options for travelers to have unique experiences with the … [Read more...]

The ongoing Red Sea crisis continues to impact Royal Caribbean's operations in the Middle East. Passengers booked on Voyager of the Seas' October 25, 2025, sailing received confirmation that the 14-night one-way cruise from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Singapore, Singapore, has been canceled. "To avoid the continuing unrest in the Red Sea area, and after exploring all options, our … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line is on track to nearly double its capacity in the Australian market starting with the 2026-27 season when it adds two ships to its fleet from the P&O Australia line. Carnival Cruise Line already has a steady presence in Australia with the year-round deployment of the 3,000-guest Carnival Splendor, sailing from Sydney, and the seasonal homeporting of the 2,800-guest … [Read more...]

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read more...]

Experience a premium journey at sea in every corner of the world on board Celebrity Cruises’® 2026-2027 deployment. The world has never looked better with more than 600 sailings to over 280 destinations in over 70 countries across all seven continents. The highly anticipated fifth ship in the revolutionary Edge® Series ships, Celebrity Xcel℠, will sail her inaugural season in Europe offering an … [Read more...]

CLIA UK & Ireland has released additional information on its 2025 conference, which takes place from May 22-24 in Southampton. The industry body has revealed that Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas will join the line-up of ships on May 24. Independence of the Seas will spend a season sailing from Southampton in 2025 and is available for agents to visit during the day. Additionally, an … [Read more...]

With an eye on its Australian expansion, as it adds two ships from sister line P&O Cruises Australia in March 2025, Carnival Cruise Line is opening its 2026/27 Australia itineraries. With the addition of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to the fleet next spring, guests will enjoy more choices from Australia than ever, with four Carnival ships delivering fun and memorable cruise … [Read more...]

The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, which is already in its final stages of construction, is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world – Porto Grande, in São Vicente Island, Cape Verde’s largest port, which has maintained its tradition of serving international shipping and is increasingly establishing itself as an important port of call for cruise ships in the mid-Atlantic. Expected to be … [Read more...]

Grupo Vidanta has announced the launch of VidantaWorld’s Elegant cruise ship, an addition to the world of luxury cruising. “This one-of-a-kind vessel redefines cruising, combining the exclusivity of a private yacht with the opulence of a luxury liner, setting a new benchmark for high-end experiences. Sailing this year, this adults-only experience offers travelers the opportunity to explore some … [Read more...]

Celestyal Cruises has announced an expansion of the coffee bar found on their ships, Cafe Nation. The expanded Caffe Nation is now available on Celestyal Discovery and will be added to their other ship, Celestyal Journey, when she starts sailing in the Arabian Gulf in November. Celestyal has a partnership with illy and Cafe Nation offers more than 90 specialty drinks. Illy is one of the most … [Read more...]

Holland America Line is bringing the Last Frontier to San Diego, California, with the all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The free-to-attend, culturally immersive expo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites locals who are dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation to come learn, engage and see the best ways to experience this … [Read more...]

It’s been just under a year since the Red Sea crisis began, and the tensions are still impacting cruising.  When the conflict first began in October of 2023, many cruise lines opted to alter course or cancel sailings out of an abundance of caution. But while changes have become less frequent, they sometimes still become necessary. The latest ship to be impacted is Royal Caribbean’s … [Read more...]

Roughly 45,000 port workers from Maine to Texas have started a strike Tuesday as their union, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), continues talks with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for a new, “fair and decent contract.” While USA Today reports this strike at ports across the East and Gulf Coasts could cause Americans to see higher prices and product shortages this holiday … [Read more...]

The Porthole team recently set sail aboard Oceania Cruises’ stunning Oceania Riviera, and we are excited to share our 10-day Athens to Istanbul Ancient World Wonders cruise with you!This luxurious cruise ship offered a remarkable blend of exploration and elegance. With 1,250 guest capacity and 625 well-appointed staterooms and suites, Oceania Riviera provided an expansive and comfortable … [Read more...]