Cruiser’s Guide to Glacier Bay National Park
You won’t have to use your imagination to understand why the Huna Tlingit consider Glacier Bay to be their spiritual homeland. Advancing glaciers drove them out for a time during the middle of the 18th century, but retreating ice has been drawing them home in recent years. Crystaline waters fi
Seatrade Cruise Global Takes Decisive Action, Postpones Event
In response to the current global health situation, the biggest event in the cruise and shipping industry is being postponed. Seatrade Cruise Global officially announced their decision in an email to participants sent this afternoon. In their statement, Seatrade Cruise Global cited recent travel ban
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 13, 2020
Have you ever heard the expression “once in a blue moon”? It means something that doesn’t come along very often, if at all. Today we’ve got the blue moon deal to end all blue moon deals on board the MSC Armonia. 8 days, 7 nights, one amazing vacation starting at just $249 for
Princess, Viking Cruises Halt Operation for 60 Days
Two of the world’s most recognizable cruise brands took major steps to help curb the spread of Coronavirus today. Princess Cruises and Viking Cruises have both announced they have halted all cruises for a 60-day period. Virgin Voyages has also delayed the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady until S
Heidelberg on the Rhine: Traveling Through Time
For any river cruise on the Rhine, there are plenty castles to see that inspire. All of them come with tales of romance and political intrigue throughout their histories, but none of them offer the opportunity to wander inside them the way that Schloss Heidelberg does. Its presence is the best reaso
Port Guide: Cruising to Capri
A shining aquatic star of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, the island of Capri has long been the haunt of literati, glitterati and heads of state ranging from regal queens and kings to Emperor Tiberius from Roman times. The sweeping rocky coastline, deep natural caves and expansive plateaus make it h
A Guide to Cruise Ship Art Auctions
Hidden amongst the water slides, rows of sun-drenched deck chairs and surf and turf dinners is one aspect of a cruise vacation too many people are overlooking; art auctions. You may not embark on a cruise vacation specifically for the auctions, but many cruisers find them to be fun, engaging and inf
Top Ten Cruise Deals RIGHT NOW
Deals deals deals! Cruising isn’t being portrayed in the best light at the moment but there is a silver lining to this cloud: dirt cheap cruises to wherever you want to go! If cruising is your prefered method of travel, then nothing is going to stop you from taking your dream vacation. Now might j
Spending the Day on Jost Van Dyke
The Virgin Islands are a popular destination for cruisers. Not only is it an amazing experience to visit the port of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands or St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but there are so many amazing nearby islands to explore, which makes your cruise adventure even more ex
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 6, 2020
The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise -Mark Twain The Mississippi River may not have the massive sprawl of the Amazon nor the regal history of the Nile, but for those lucky enough to float its murky waters, the adventure is str
Port Day: Budapest
Beautiful Budapest is a destination along the Danube River for cruise passengers coming both from the north, Amsterdam, and the east, Romania. The Danube runs right through the middle of the city that most don’t realize is actually two cities in one. Buda, on the Danube’s raised wes
Medellin, Colombia: The Ultimate Guide for Exploring the City
When you think of going on a dream vacation, Colombia might not come to mind. However, the country is full of vibrant culture, tasty food, and tropical weather. Medellin is one of Colombia’s gems, and tourists and expats alike flock to the city to experience everything that the region has to offer
First Look: Family Feud Live on Carnival Mardi Gras
Way back in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line acquired their first ship which they renamed Mardi Gras and positioned in Miami for sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean. The newest ship from the cruise giant is scheduled to arrive this November and is named Mardi Gras in honor of the very first ship in Carn
Cruising to Rudesheim: A Gem on the Rhine
Rudesheim, Germany, is an enchanting town with narrow streets that burst with energy and whimsy found along the banks of the famous Rhine River. With a year-round population of just under 10,000, the village feels larger — offering everything visitors can imagine for a spectacular time with authen
Cruise Update: Port Tampa Bay Responds To Coronavirus Concerns
UPDDATE :Editor’s Note: This article was published on March 2, 2020. Click here for the latest Coronavirus news and cruise updates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed over the weekend that the first cases of COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, have reached the Sunshine State. The Florid
Monaco is FOR YOU
Monaco is not just a destination, it’s the experience of a lifetime. For more than a century, it has been an aspirational symbol of luxury and glamour. What the country lacks in size, it makes up for in history, culture, entertainment and character. Today it is reinventing itself while preserving
10 Reasons to Visit Vancouver and Explore Western Canada
Can you name a city that has hosted the Winter Olympic Games, served as the backdrop for numerous blockbuster Hollywood movies, and is also consistently ranked among those with the best quality of life? The vibrant west coast Canadian city of Vancouver, British Columbia features modern urban style o
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 28, 2020
We’re just weeks away from the arrival of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady and the hype surrounding the newest ship at sea is only growing. Since the first people began to board the ship in England this week, Virgin is running some great promotions for those who book by March 31. The ship
Captain Wendy Williams Quietly Leaves Virgin Voyages
Last June, Virgin Voyages made headlines all over the world when they announced Captain Wendy Williams would be at the helm of Scarlet Lady when she entered service, the first Canadian woman to hold the position with any cruise line. However, Virgin Voyages today confirmed in a statement to Porthole
Port Guide: Skagway, Alaska
When you step off the ship in Skagway, you’ll find yourself back in time in a frontier town built on the wild-eyed dreams of gold seekers from all across the globe. A glance down the main drag, Broadway Street, reveals a small cityscape worthy of a Hollywood set for filming scenes portraying t
