What’s it Like to Take a Repositioning Cruise on an Expedition Ship?
It seems like expedition cruising is at the top of everyone’s cruise bucket list these days. New ships with advanced technology and features make getting to some of the world’s most remote locales a breeze. However, just like any vessel, expedition cruise ships relocate around the world for diff
Oceania Cruises Reveals New 2024-2025 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Trips in the 2024-2025 season are in full swing! Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection of itineraries! Guests traveling with Oceania Voyages can expect a collection of 157 new voyages spanning seven continents ranging from 7 to 200 days in length and 451 overnigh
Atlas Ocean Voyages Opens SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE on World Traveller
Today, a world-leading luxury beauty retailer, L’OCCITANE has announced the grand opening of its brand-new spa on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ brand-new cruise ship, World Traveller. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new, modern, and all-inclusive yacht-style ship can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers passen
Kelly Clarkson and Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrate 100 Winning Educators
To show appreciation to educators across the United States and Canada, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed 100 winning teachers on a free cruise aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima for the ship’s first-ever voyage from Galveston, Texas. To top off the free cruise experience, NCL surprised guests abo
Disney Cruise Line’s New Ship Brings Cinderella’s Story to Sea
Stepping aboard Disney Cruise Line’s brand new Disney Wish, cast members still welcome families by enthusiastically announcing their surname in the triple-decker atrium, but the Grand Hall looks rather different this time around. Taking a detour from the Golden Age of Travel and the alternating ar
Royal Caribbean Group Brings Art and Culture To New Galveston Terminal
The new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston is adding a pop of art and culture to welcome guests as they embark on their cruise vacation. With the help of the local Galveston, Texas community, Royal Caribbean and the Galveston Beach Trio group have worked together to design a Texas-based Grad O
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 28, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today we have a deal of the week that cruisers in and around Texas will love! Galveston is a popular embarkation port for ships sailing to sunny Mexico this Winter and if you still haven’t booked a cruise for 2023, this might just be the deal for you! 7-Day Mexico Cru
Service Dog Receives Holland America’s Five-Star Mariner Status
Photo: Holland America Line Aboard Rotterdam VII, we’re all just barking mad…for Joska! This morning, shortly after Rotterdam VII sailed under overcast skies into New York City following Holland America’s 150th Anniversary crossing, the line’s President Gus Antorcha and the
Princess Cruises Reveal 2024 Spring and Summer Itineraries
The Mediterranean is calling aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess! Beginning February 2024, guests looking to travel to the Mediterranean can set sail on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage! Guests looking to vacation on Sun Princess can depart from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens. R
Variety Cruises Announces New Tahiti Cruises for 2023
Variety Cruises has announced that they will launch two new cruises in Tahiti, marking the first time the company has ever operated there. The seven and ten-night cruises will set sail from Papeete Port in Tahiti with itineraries that include stops in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The shi
Forward-Thinking Fashion to Help Heal the Planet
Back to the Ocean Oceans The Brand specializes in “ecolux swimwear for the free-spirited.” Every item they make consists of 100 percent recycled fibers … which means converting plastic bags, bottles, and other floating trash into smooth, luxurious fabric. Like all their shorts, the Moray swim
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller Built for an Intimate Experience
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ has shared new details about their new cruise ship World Traveller and it sounds like it’s designed to be an intimate vessel capturing a high-end experience for all aboard. World Traveller was designed by Oitoemponto’s Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec, based in Po
Reservations Are Open For Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
Travelers looking to plan a vacation on Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas fleet can officially begin booking reservations starting today. Whether traveling as a couple, with kids, or with friends, vacationers can choose from Icon of the Sea’s lineup of unique stateroom options. New
Silversea Offers New Details about Dining on Silver Endeavour
Silversea Cruises has announced brand-new details about new culinary experiences guests can take part in while aboard their new vessel, Silver Endeavour. Silver Endeavour has been described by Silversea Cruises as “the world’s most luxurious expedition vessel.” The new vessel will welcome her
The Amazing Mediterranean with Norwegian Cruise Line
The Mediterranean has long been a popular vacation destination thanks to vibrant cultures, outstanding weather and rich history to explore. With so much to see and do in the region, choosing a cruise to the Mediterranean is one of the best ways to see, taste, and experience more than a traditional l
Holland America Line Releases 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer
Big cheers for 150 years! Holland America Line announces their limited-edition Pilsner beer, HAL Pils, made in partnership with Pike Brewing, a Seattle-based brewing company, that will be served across the Holland America Line fleet. The partnership between Holland America Line and Pike Brewing hono
Holland America 150th Anniversary Sailing Triggers Fond Memories
Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Judi Cuervo is aboard Rotterdam VII crossing the Atlantic as part of Holland America’s gala 150th Anniversary sailing. The voyage includes many guests who have a strong connection to the cruise line, including a past crew member who is seeking two of the sh
SHIPPING CONTAINERS CONVERTED INTO UNIQUE NEW SHOPS IN PORT OF SAINT JOHN
6 months ago, Area 506 in the providence of Saint John, New Brunswick, was just a parking lot but it’s been completely transformed into a booming new shopping center with everything a port city could offer! They’ve repurposed old shipping containers and converted them into unique retail stores,
MSC Cruises World America Begins Construction
MSC Cruises’ second World-class ship has officially begun production. Shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantique cut the vessel’s first steel today, marking the start of construction. The brand revealed the ship will be named MSC World America, in honor of the U.S. market. MSC World America&
See What Others Don’t With Swan Hellenic
The launch of new ships is always cause for optimism in the world of cruising, but when a new company comes online with three brand new ships it’s cause for celebration. Swan Hellenic, a legendary pioneer in expedition style cruising is re-emerging and initiating a new phase of development as an i
