Oceania Cruises Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Vista Ship And Exclusive Cask Of Whisky
Today, Oceania Cruises has shared its latest partnership with the whisky brand, Chapter 7! To celebrate the cruise line’s 20th anniversary and the new Vista ship, Chapter 7 is creating an exclusive 20-year-old small-batch cask of whisky that will be drawn and available to purchase ab
MSC Cruises’ MSC Meravigila Arrives To Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises MSC Meraviglia has officially arrived in the Big Apple! On Saturday, April 22, 2023, MSC Meraviglia will sail from New York to the Bahamas, Florida, Canada, New England, and Bermuda. New York City holds the honor of becoming MSC Cruises’ third homeport in the United States, marking
Viking Cruises Voted First in Food & Wine’s Inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards
Food & Wine readers voted Viking Cruises the Best Cruise Line in the publication’s first Global Tastemakers Awards. Viking Cruises was number one in the Cruise Line category for its “inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean, and expedition voyages.” “Discovering a destination
Holland America Line Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam ship arrived at the Port of Rotterdam just in time for the brand’s 150th Anniversary! Rotterdam‘s arrival on the date of the HAL’s Anniversary allowed the brand to kick off the celebration with special guests like royalty, local
AmaWaterways Explores Ways To Minimize Fuel Consumption
Today, AmaWaterways announced it will continue efforts toward sustainable cruising by exploring ways to minimize fuel consumption. AmaWaterways is working to reduce its environmental impact by using solar panels on ships, improving navigation systems to optimize fuel consumption, and brainstorming s
What To Expect From Explora Journeys
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Michael Ungerer CEO of Explora Journeys as they discuss the vision of Explora Journey’s in 2023. Learn more about the new form of luxury travel and design that guests will get to experience aboard the brand’s newest ship Explora II
Jeff Corwin To Host Alaska Nature & Adventure Voyage With Princess Cruises
Renowned Wildlife Biologist and Emmy-Award Winning TV Personality Jeff Corwin will host an Alaska Nature & Adventure Voyage with Princess Cruises! Guests who want to explore nature up close are invited to cruise with Corwin to Alaska to hear his inspiring stories and join in on his passion for w
Cunard’s Queen Anne Reaches A Construction Milestone
Cunard’s Queen Anne reached a construction milestone on Friday, April 14, 2023! The ship had her ‘funnel lift,’ an important shipbuilding moment that marks the installation of one of the ship’s most recognizable features, making her one step closer to her maiden voyage in May
Why Your Alaskan Cruise Should Begin At Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is located in the heart of downtown Seattle, making it the perfect location for exploring the city before heading out on a cruise to Alaska. There are several reasons why someone might choose to stay at the hotel before embarking on an Alaskan cruise. Keep reading to learn
Princess Cruises Announces The Arrival Of Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that its latest and largest ship, Sun Princess, will debut in the U.S. next October. Launching in February 2024, Sun Princess will have a season of Mediterranean and European cruises before making her way to the U.S. and, eventually, Port Everglades, which will serve a
Emerald Cruises Names CLIA’s Kelly Craighead As Godmother For Emerald Sakara
Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association and vice chair and executive director of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, has been named godmother of Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Sakara. The ship will enter service in August and have her naming
MSC Cruises’ MSC World Europa Starts Its First Summer Season
MSC Cruises’ MSC World Europa started its first summer season in the Mediterranean this week. The ship is MSC Cruises’ largest ship, and the company’s first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship is also the world’s highest performing large cruise ship in terms of CO2eq emiss
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Carnival Venezia Leadership Team
Carnival Cruise Line announced its appointed senior officers and entertainment team leaders for the brand’s newest ship, Carnival Venezia, on April 14, 2023. The ship’s senior officers are Captain Claudio Cupisti, Chief Engineer Cesare Boldrini and Hotel Director Karl Hallberg. Entertainme
Princess Cruises Celebrates Coronation of King Charles III
Princess Cruises has announced several events aboard Sky Princess and Regal Princess to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III next month. These events include a live stream of ‘The Coronation Service at Westminister’ and ‘The Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle’ on a 300-square-foo
Cruise Down The Amazon With Aqua Expeditions
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO and Founder of Aqua Expeditions, to discuss the new ships and destinations coming to Aqua Expeditions this season. Click here to learn more!
Cruise Deal Of The Week — April 14, 2023
Hey cruisers! As the weather gets warmer, cruises are offering more and more exciting deals and promotions! Take advantage of these amazing savings from AmaWaterways! AmaWaterways announced that it is extending its popular pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package offer on itineraries in
Carnival Cruise Line Has Three Ships Repositioning For Alaska And Europe Seasons
Today, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Spirit, and Carnival Pride are all three repositioning for the Alaska and Europe Season! upcoming itineraries Carnival Luminosa: Carnival Luminosa is embarking on a 23-day transpacific sailing and will visit destinations like New
AmaWaterways and Backroads Offer 140 Active River Cruises In 2023 – 2024
AmaWaterways and Backroads continue their eight years of collaborating by announcing a line of up to 140 European river cruise departures featuring Backroads-enhanced biking tours. This experience will take guests to the Dordogne, Garonne, and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine, an
Princess Cruises Reveals Alaska Sailings in 2023
On April 29, 2023, Princess Cruises will begin her 2023 cruise and cruisetour season in Alaska! Guests can choose from seven of the brand’s ships and explore The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations! The ships offering this Alaskan itinerary are Discovery Pri
Viking Cruises Celebrates The Float Out Of The Viking Aton
Viking Cruises announced that its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Aton, was floated out on April 4, 2023 at Massara shipyard in Cairo. Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and Sayed Farouk, Chairman of The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.), attended the ceremony and pressed the button to l
