The Cruise Baltic network and its partners continue to invest in sustainability. In 2022 the network launched an overview of onshore power supply, had 19 cruise lines commit to the use of onshore power supply in the Baltic Sea region and more than half of the partners in the network introduced new sustainable initiatives or projects themselves. 2022 was an eventful year in more than one meaning. … [Read more...]
We stayed in every type of cabin on a Royal Caribbean cruise—from a $670 inside cabin to $2600 suite—and here’s how they compared
Choosing a cruise cabin is an important part of the planning process, but how do you decide which type of cabin to book? We booked every type of cabin on our recent Royal Caribbean cruise to see how they compare.Everything from budget-friendly interior cabins to multi-bedroom suites are available on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Unsurprisingly, these cabins can come with drastically different price … [Read more...]
Do Cruise Ships Provide Towels?
When packing for your first cruise, you might be uncertain about what you can and can’t bring. What is included in your cabin? What is allowed onboard, and what is prohibited? What can you find in the cruise ship’s onboard shops? One question many first-time cruise passengers have is, do cruise ships provide towels? Towels take up a lot of space in your … [Read more...]
New Carnival Cruise Ship Hits Another Construction Milestone
Meyer Werft, the shipyard responsible for building the Carnival Jubilee, provided an update on the ship’s construction progress on February 14, 2023. The ship is the third Excel-class vessel in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet and is currently under construction in Papenburg, Germany. According to the update, the construction of the Carnival Jubilee is progressing well, with the shipyard recently … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Room Service: Guide to Which Cruise Lines Charge Extra
Nothing says “I’m in vacation mode” quite like ordering room service on a cruise ship.In this article we will see what you can get delivered to your stateroom and how much cruise lines are charging for those wonderful treats sent right to your cabin. Photo credit: Cruise Fever I remember the days when room service was free on every cruise line and the choices were practically limitless. But rather … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report & Financials – Directors’ Strategic Report
In early January, Disney Cruise Line’s annual report for fiscal year 2021 was made public. Within the 54-page filing, there is some a strategic report compiled by the directors which discusses the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the cruise line during the industry shutdown. Additionally, there is some insight on new developments such as the fleet expansion and Lighthouse … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Its Largest Vow Renewal at Sea
Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating love on Valentine’s Day with the cruise line’s largest-ever vow renewal at sea, taking place fleetwide with thousands of couples symbolically renewing their vows with Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal virtually officiating the ceremony. The celebrations include onboard receptions and are a great way for cruise-loving couples to spend Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]
Good Deal? Everything to Know About Norwegian’s “Free At Sea” Sale
Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Free at Sea” deal is one of the most appealing cruise line offers out there. But is it a good deal? It is worth buying? And what details should you know when you book? Sailing a Norwegian cruise? The line’s Free at Sea offer provides perks to sailing, but there is fine print to know. While cruise passengers have gotten used to shelling out plenty of … [Read more...]
John Stamos Joining Beach Boys Cruise Next Month
The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise will set sail next month on Norwegian Cruise Line and Sixthman has announced that John Stamos will be on the cruise ship as a special guest for the voyage. The Beach Boys Good Vibrations will take place March 3-8, 2023 and depart from the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami. The five day cruise will visit Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico … [Read more...]
The perfect Valentine's Day cocktail
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Love Is In The Air On The Danube River
Saint Valentine’s Day, formally called Valentine’s Day, is widely celebrated to express love and affection towards others. Whether a significant other, a parent, a sibling, a friend, or a pet, Valentine’s Day is a day to tell your important people how much they mean to you.At Porthole Cruise and Travel, we share the latest cruise and travel itineraries and information. With that being said, we are … [Read more...]
Plan your next romantic getaway with Cunard
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...]
Cruise Packing 101: Cruise Essentials for Your Next Trip
Packing for any trip can be a stress-inducing exercise, but cruises have their own specific list of items you should bring and leave at home. Don’t do more work than you need to when devising a packing list for your next cruise vacation. We’ve taken the guesswork out of what to bring on a cruise with this list of cruise essentials. From the paperwork you’ll need to be allowed onboard to the fun … [Read more...]
Icon of the Seas aerial drone photos show construction progress recently made
Let's take a peek at the what Royal Caribbean's next new cruise ship looks like while still under construction.Icon of the Seas is at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where she is being assembled.RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com commissioned a set of aerial drone photos to survey the progress being made for the benefit our readers.These drone photos were taken on the morning of February 14, 2023.Icon of … [Read more...]
Adventures for the curious: Discover Europe with Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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...]
Cruise Review: Norwegian Jade – 12-night roundtrip Cape Town cruise on South African coast
Norwegian Cruise Line sailed a hugely successful debut cruise season out of Cape Town for the 2022/23 cruise season, offering a second mainstream cruise option for the local and international market, aboard a recently refurbished Norwegian Jade. <img data-lazy-fallback="1" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21017" data-attachment-id="21017" … [Read more...]
Shaquille O’Neal Officiates Vow Renewals on Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Guests sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s 24 ships this Valentine’s Day were offered a new take on romance – the chance to participate in the company’s largest vow renewal at sea – with ceremonies virtually officiated by none other than NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, the line’s chief fun officer. Trending … [Read more...]
China’s first home-grown cruise ship almost 90 per cent finished, and its cables could nearly span the nation’s width
China is aiming to deliver its first large cruise ship this year as the country continues to take critical steps towards boosting its self-reliance on advanced manufacturing. The H1508 vessel, China’s first home-grown cruise ship, has been in the works since October 2019 and is expected to be afloat by May, according to state media reports. Sea trials will start in July, and the ship will be named … [Read more...]
Lyttelton, New Zealand, ‘overrun and overwhelmed’ by cruise ship passengers
Lyttelton is being “overrun and overwhelmed” by the volume of cruise ship passengers, residents say. Locals are worried about the long-term impact of the cruise industry on their “sleepy little town” and are fed up at having to battle the crowds when taking the bus. But, public bus network operator Environment Canterbury (ECan) says it is struggling to meet passenger demand as it grapples with a … [Read more...]
Pandaw on the Mekong: 20 years of pioneering adventures
In 2002, Pandaw pioneered travel by river along the Mekong River, sailing between Saigon and the temples of Angkor at Siem Reap aboard the purposely built RV Mekong Pandaw. 20 years on, Pandaw continues to lead the way for adventurous travellers in Indochina with the launch of its new 10-night Mekong cruise, still sailing aboard the RV Mekong Pandaw who has been lovingly refitted many times since … [Read more...]