When you book a cruise, your time spent off the ship is just as important as your time spent on it.Shore excursions can make or break a cruise for many people. Getting a few things right ahead of time will not only save you money. It will save you from a bad experience as well. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever I hear many first-time cruisers booking a cruise because of the amazing itinerary. … [Read more...]
Cruise Line’s World Cruise Features 4-Day Antarctic Visit
Holland America Line has announced the details of its 2026 world cruise, which will visit all seven continents and provide guests with extended stays in the most popular ports. Guests can make deposits for the 132-day adventure, which features a voyage through the Antarctic, beginning February 26, 2024. Volendam World Cruise Features 9 Overnight Stays Holland America Line’s Volendam will … [Read more...]
Gwen Stefani Names Carnival Jubilee
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Holland America Line Reveals 2026 Grand World Voyage Highlights
Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner 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...]
Carnival Cruise Line Details Special Dining Options Every Night
In an effort to make the dining experience easier for everyone, Carnival Cruise Line has now put together a “Featured Gluten Free” menu for each evening in the Main Dining Room. This gives guests a smoother, more convenient way to meet their dining requirements without risk of contamination. While Carnival Cruise Line has always offered gluten-free items on its menu, it has occasionally … [Read more...]
Swan Hellenic Shares Cultural Expedition Cruises to the Mediterranean
Swan Hellenic has announced details of its 2024 cultural expedition cruises in the Mediterranean aboard SH Diana. The four cruises will explore various destinations, offering a unique and enriching experience.“We are excited to reveal our 2024 Mediterranean cruises aboard the luxurious SH Diana,” said Swan Hellenic Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno. “With its rich history, stunning … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Will Visit All Seven Continents on One Cruise in 2026
A Holland America Line cruise ship will visit all seven continents on one 132 day cruise in 2026 the cruise line announced today. The cruise will take place on Holland America Line’s Volendam and includes a four day Antarctic Experience. This roundtrip Grand World Voyage from Port Everglades will visit 47 ports, 39 countries, and all seven continents. The cruise will overnight in the following … [Read more...]
Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of February 26, 2024
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line arrive with new sail dates from late-March into late July. Currently, there are 17 sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral, Southampton, and Vancouver. The Disney Dream features the most sailings at 14, the Disney Magic follows … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises partners with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team
RSSC has partnered with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team. Credit: RSSC Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) The luxury cruise line has signed a multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team The brands will collaborate to create exclusive experiences for luxury travellers – including driving experiences and exclusive tours, and unique Spotlight Voyages … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean is making more money than it expected. The good and the bad news for cruisers
Despite all the challenges of the last few years, the cruise industry is red hot right now. So much so, it is advising its investors to expect a banner year.Royal Caribbean Group expected 2024 to be a very good year, but it had to revise expectations because business is doing better than it predicted.In just the few weeks since Royal Caribbean Group reported its 2024 earnings outlook, the company … [Read more...]
Which Cruise Ship Is Best For Adults?
When many people think of cruise vacations, the first image that comes to mind is a family with young kids lounging by by the pool on a Disney cruise. And this is for good reason; cruises have earned a reputation as being the perfect place for families to get away from their busy lives. With all-inclusive itineraries with water slides and arcades, many cruises are built with families in mind. But … [Read more...]
Complete Guide to All the Cruise Ports in Mexico
Ever wondered just how many cruise ports there are in Mexico and what fun and culturally-rich activities there are to do in them? To help give you an overview of Mexican cruise ports, we’ve put together this full guide that’s complete with what cruise ports are in Mexico (there’s over 20 — we bet you didn’t know there were that many!). We cover whether they’re safe and then give an overview of … [Read more...]
Vision of the Seas 8-night Southeast Coast and Bahamas Cruise Compass – February 16, 2024
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Icon of the Seas 7-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – February 17, 2024
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Navigator of the Seas 3-night Ensenada Cruise Compass – January 26, 2024
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Norwegian Cruise Line cancels Norwegian Sky Red Sea itineraries for 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled several cruises aboard Norwegian Sky in late 2024 due to the ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea. Norwegian Sky was due to sail a repositioning cruise from the Western Mediterranean to Mauritius on November 4th, November 20th, and December 4th, 2024, with the ship offering various ports of embarkation. Ranging from 15 to 16 nights, the one-way … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Quarantined, Denied Entry to Debark
Guests aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn are being denied debarkation at the conclusion of the current sailing, a 12-night one-way sailing from Cape Town, South Africa to Port Louis, Mauritius. Local authorities have made the difficult decision to quarantine the ship due to gastrointestinal illness onboard and are exercising an abundance of caution to ensure it is not a cholera … [Read more...]
Canadian Port Poised to Have Record-Breaking Season
With an impressive line of 96 ships calling in 2024, Port Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, is set to host a historic number of visitors, marking a milestone in its cruise sector. Historic Leap in Cruise Operations Port Charlottetown, the port of call for Canada’s picturesque Prince Edward Islands, is expecting its most bustling year yet, with 2024 projections showing a … [Read more...]
Silversea floats out second new Nova-class ship Silver Ray
Silversea Cruises has celebrated the float out of its new ship Silver Ray at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Silver Ray is the second vessel in the cruise line’s new Nova class, and joins sister ship Silver Nova as one of the largest and most luxurious ships in the Silversea fleet. The float out of Silver Ray took place on Sunday at 11.30am, … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Jump Off a Cruise Ship?
A cruise vacation is an opportunity to see the world’s most stunning waterways in style and comfort. While navigating the open seas by cruise ship is an adventure unlike any other, there are unfortunate instances where passengers jump or fall off these massive ships into the treacherous waters below. Even though accidentally falling off of the decks of a cruise ship is almost impossible, … [Read more...]