Royal Caribbean wants to draw in adrenaline junkies with Thrill Island onboard their newest class of ships. When Icon of the Seas debuts in early 2024, she will be the largest cruise ship in the world, weighing an astonishing 250,800 gross tons with the capacity to carry nearly 10,000 passengers and crew members. She will be unlike anything anyone has ever seen before!Onboard this new cruise … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Tier for Loyal Passengers
Disney Cruise Line has finally announced the loyalty benefits for Pearl level members of its Castaway Club program. The brand new tier is being introduced in time for the cruise line’s 25th anniversary this summer, celebrating guests who have sailed 25 magical cruise vacations. Pearl Tier Benefits Announced Disney Cruise Line has released details of the new Pearl level of its Castaway Club … [Read more...]
Experience Dog Sledding Like A Pro
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...]
I spent $600 on Royal Caribbean’s drink package. I had a total of 36 cocktails in one week, and I think it was worth the cost
For many cruisers, enjoying cocktails and beer while on their trip is as important as the ports their ship will visit.Whatever the reasoning, the most important question to consider is whether or not a Royal Caribbean drink package is worth the cost. The Deluxe Beverage Package is usually around $70-$85 per day when pre purchased through the Cruise Planner. It is possible to snag it for … [Read more...]
Dr Sylvia Earle christens AE Expeditions ship namesake
Any 'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read more...]
Experience Luxury and Elegance At The Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel
Step into luxury and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at the Biltmore Hotel, the iconic luxury Miami resort in Coral Gables! Hurry, paradise awaits!Porthole Cruise and Travel CEO Bill Panoff | Porthole Cruise and TravelHISTORY OF THE BILTMORE HOTELThe Biltmore provides the perfect combination of history, elegance, and modern comforts. Built-in 1926, this Mediterranean-style … [Read more...]
Former Sea Princess to undergo refit in China ahead of debut with Foresee Cruises
The former Sea Princess, which most recently sailed under charter for P&O Australia, has been put into drydock in China for a two-month refit and refurbishment ahead of entering into service with the Chinese cruise brand Foresee Cruises. The refit of the ship is being undertaken by the Xinya Shipyard, and if the first cruise ship project ever undertaken by the yard, reflecting China’s growing … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises targets post-pandemic growth with acquisition of former Ryndam
Celestyal Cruises is looking to cash in on the post-pandemic boom in cruise bookings with the acquisition of Holland America Line’s former cruise ship Ryndam. The 1993-built ship is currently laid-up in Greece. She was transferred from Holland America Line to P&O Australia in 2015 and renamed Pacific Aria and was then sold in 2021 to Cruise & Maritime Voyages. CMV was forced into … [Read more...]
Costa announces new itineraries in the Mediterranean aboard Costa Fortuna
Costa has released three new two-week itineraries in the Mediterranean aboard Costa Fortuna for 2023, taking in both the eastern and western Mediterranean, as well as Atlantic destinations such as the Canary Islands. The two-week itineraries mark the first time Costa Cruises has offered longer cruises of this type during the Mediterranean summer and reflects the cruise line’s ongoing interest in … [Read more...]
Seabourn Announces Brand New 2024-2025 Expedition Voyages
WHY IT RATES: New expedition destinations, including The Kimberley region of Australia, are all on offer for the luxury line's 2024-25 cruising seasons. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulseSeabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled a program of new exciting expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025 on its two new purpose-built … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Acquires New Ship
Celestyal Cruises, the cruise line specializing in itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, acquired a new vessel as part of its fleet renewal program, to undergo a $21-million refurbishment before entering service.The new ship, called Celestyal Journey, will offer space for 1,260 guests and was originally built for Holland America Line. During its service with the line, the … [Read more...]
Olly Murs to perform at Arvia’s Caribbean naming ceremony
Any 'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Becomes World’s Busiest Passenger Cruise Port
The record has been passed and Port Canaveral has taken over from PortMiami as the world’s busiest passenger cruise port. The news comes as the 2022 passenger totals have been released from the Florida Ports Council, and Port Canaveral tops out at over 4 million passengers, a slim margin over PortMiami’s 3.9 million. Busy Year for Port Canaveral While the year began slowly with cruise … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller to Visit the Arctic and Iceland
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller, which debuted last year, will visit the Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer of 2023. “Our Arctic itineraries have been carefully planned so guests can immerse themselves in the destination,” said James Rodriguez, the Atlas Ocean Voyages’ president and CEO. “As this is the first season for World Traveller, explorers have the … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Adds Former Ryndam Cruise Ship to Fleet
Celestyal Cruises has announced a major expansion of its fleet, adding Holland America Line’s former Ryndam to its fleet. The ship, which also had a stint operating for P&O Cruises Australia, will be renamed Celestyal Journey after an extensive $21-million refit in Piraeus, Greece. Celestyal Cruises, which specializes in voyages in and around the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean, … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises To Launch New Environmentally Advanced Flagship, MSC Euribia, In Copenhagen, Denmark. Naming Ceremony will take place on 8 June
MSC Cruises announced today that the Naming Ceremony for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, will take place in Copenhagen on 8 June. The new flagship will become MSC Cruises’ second ship to be powered by LNG one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale and will also feature further state-of-the-art environmental systems including ‘Baltic Standard’ advanced onboard … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2023 Meet the Winemakers Series. Returning for its Seventh Year, the Lineup Includes New Experiences from Master Johnnie Walker Blender Emma Walker
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today revealed the exciting lineup of its popular Meet the Winemaker series, the one-of-a-kind program featuring renowned winemakers and culinary experts bringing their knowledge and expertise to an intimate group of guests on board the Company’s newest ships. The Meet the Winemaker series provides wine enthusiasts and foodies of all skill levels with an exclusive … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic announces naming ceremony of its largest ship, SH Diana, to be held in Amsterdam. Valerie Ann Wilson to be Godmother of the third purpose-designed expedition cruise ship at ceremony on 4th of May 2023
Today, Thursday the 23rd of February 2023, Swan Hellenic announced that the naming ceremony of its third and largest ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Diana, will take place in Amsterdam on the 4th of May. The SH Diana, a new purpose-designed vessel, will be named by luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson in the presence of Swan Hellenic Senior Management, local … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Releases New Winter Cruises
Royal Caribbean has announced that four ships will be based out of the Northeast of the United States during the 2024-2025 cruise season. The deployment announcement features 13 ships with new sailings. The four ships departing from the Northeast will be the Grandeur of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, and Symphony of the Seas. At the same time, nine ships will be based in … [Read more...]
Stellar line up for live broadcast of P&O Cruises ship naming
Chart-topper Olly Murs will lead the line up of performers at the beach-side naming ceremony of P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in Barbados in March. The award-winning singer will treat guests watching the live broadcast to his best-loved hits as he performs from Heywood’s Beach on Thursday March 16, 2023. Hosting the ceremony, which will be conducted both on board Arvia and from the beach, will … [Read more...]