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Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

Two of the most popular cruise destinations in the world, the Caribbean and the Bahamas might seem similar enough at first glance. However, these neighboring collections of sunny islands off the southern tip of Florida stand apart in more ways than one. If you’re trying to decide between a Caribbean vs Bahamas cruise, or one that visits both, read on to learn which cruise is the right choice … [Read more...]

PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties. The three-masted Le Ponant sailing yacht, with a history dating back to 1991, has become the first sailing yacht in history to join the portfolio.Relais & Châteaux, established in 1954, is an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs – … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises will be sending its new Meraviglia-Plus class ship MSC Euribia to the Arabian Gulf for the 2024/25 Middle East cruise season, sailing 7-night roundtrip cruises out of Dubai. MSC Euribia will homeport in Dubai between November, 2024 and March, 2025, offering weeklong cruises visiting Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE, Doha in Qatar, and Manama in Bahrain. This will be MSC … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travelers to boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands thanks to the line’s small, luxurious ships. Caribbean season highlights include Castries on the island of St. Lucia; Puerto Limon in Costa Rica; Gatun Lake in Panama; and Colombia’s … [Read more...]

Renowned innovative artist David Le Batard has died at the age of 50. His colorful artwork is well known to cruise fans not only as part of the popular Park West art galleries on board many cruise lines, but he also designed the eye-catching hull artwork of Norwegian Getaway, which joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in 2014. Cruise Ship Artist Passes Cuban-American graphic artist David … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has received approval to expand and upgrade the cruise line’s popular private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in the Bahamas. According to the June 2023 Economic and Financial Developments Report from the Central Bank of the Bahamas, the project will cost $100 million and will complete the planned Phase II of the development. Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Phase II … [Read more...]

The family of a woman missing overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas in the Singapore Strait on July 31, 2023 has confirmed the woman’s passing via social media posts, and asks for privacy to mourn at this difficult time. The announcement came on August 1, which would have been the woman’s birthday. Spectrum of the Seas Overboard Update The son of a guest overboard from … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises Offers a Taste of the Tropics with a Collection of Voyages Sailing the Exotic Caribbean and Tahiti The Ultimate in Luxurious Small Ship Experiences Meets Expertly Curated Excursions Exploring Hidden Island Gems on 100 Voyages in 2024 and Beyond Oceania Cruises is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti in 2024 and 2025. These voyages will … [Read more...]

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Today, MSC Cruises has announced more than 150 itineraries for Winter 2024-2025. Guests looking to travel between October 2024 and May 2025 can begin booking voyages today! When booking your cruise, choose between mini-cruises and long cruises throughout the cruise lines’ 22 ships. RELATED: MSC CRUISES CELEBRATES SPONSORSHIP WITH FORMULA 1MSC Cruises Winter 2024-2025 ItinerariesDeparting … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, August 1st, the coastal cruise ships Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux were finally delivered to Havila Voyages during an official ceremony at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey. “A milestone for the shipping company,” says CEO Bent Martini. On Tuesday afternoon Turkish time, the Norwegian flag and the shipping company flag of Havila Voyages were finally raised on the coastal cruise ships … [Read more...]

Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) has brought aboard Ashley Gordon to lead strategic ocean cruise and riverboat business development from the company’s Florida satellite offices. Gordon will help develop new business opportunities, service existing client relationships and new product R&D. Gordon’s previous work-related experience included her role as Revenue and Marketing Director for … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises is betting big on the Caribbean in winter 2024-25, with no less than six ships deployed to the region from a variety of embarkation ports. In unveiling its global plans, the cruise line also is home-porting vessels at Red Sea and Arabian Sea ports, and offers a full European program as well. Four Ships To Be Based in Florida The cruise ports of Florida will become a major focal … [Read more...]

One of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines has added new cruises to Tahiti in 2024/2025 that will visit boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands.(Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises) In addition to the new cruises to Tahiti, Oceania Cruises announced new exotic Caribbean sailings on the cruise line’s small ships.  The cruises will depart from Miami, Los Angeles, Papeete, and … [Read more...]

Today, join Bill Panoff CEO and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel and Ilana from Life Well Cruised on YouTube Live to learn all things cruise! Whether you’re an avid cruiser or new to cruising, Bill and Ilana will share tips on what to expect, what to pack, and so much more! You don’t want to miss out on this exciting YouTube Live!Click below to join in on the fun and be sure to … [Read more...]

When it comes to booking a cruise, everyone wants to get a good deal. And the truth is that you can get the same exact cruise for hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars less just by sailing during the right part of the season. Wondering when to cruise for the best deal? We highlight the best time to sail and the best time to book your trip to save the most. So when is the best … [Read more...]

MSC CRUISES UNVEILS WINTER 2024-2025 SEASON WITH MORE THAN 150 GLOBAL ITINERARIES AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW Six ships serving the Caribbean with huge range of itineraries from Miami, Port Canaveral, New York City, and Martinique MSC Euribia’s deployment in the Middle East offers guests the chance to explore the region’s unique cultures MSC World Europa will wow guests with her design and … [Read more...]

Today, EXPLORA I has set sail on a seven-night sailing taking guests to Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland! “It is our absolute honor to welcome the very first guests onboard our extraordinary ship and share this special moment with them as we embark on the maiden journey of EXPLORA I from Copenhagen, said Michael Ungerer, CEO Explora Journeys. … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys, the new luxury lifestyle brand from MSC Group, marked a milestone on August 1, 2023, when its first ship, Explora I, set sail on her inaugural voyage. The maiden cruise departed from Copenhagen, where a traditional maritime ceremony was held. Explora I Debuts With Inaugural Sailing From Denmark Explora I, the first vessel to sail under the Explora Journeys brand, … [Read more...]