MSC Cruises Partners with Formula 1 Racing
Pierfrancesco Vago MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman and Stefano Domenicali President & CEO of Formula 1 | Photo: Getty Images A new partnership between Formula 1, the highest level of open-wheel single-seater racing cars, and MSC Cruises was announced this morning with the hope of boosting both
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 18, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re still in France enjoying a trip down the Seine on board the brand new Viking Radgrid, one of eight new ships the cruise line named in Paris this week. Check back next week for more details about the ship, the trip and of course, the sights, sounds and smells of Fr
Viking Cruises Names Eight New Longships in Paris
What sets a great cruise ship naming ceremony apart from just a good one? The Eiffel Tower looking on certainly helps. Along the slate-colored stripe of water know as the Seine during a crisp winter day in Paris, Viking Cruises named four new river ships (the other four in Amsterdam) in a spec
Silversea’s New Otium Wellness Program
We don’t have too much longer to wait for the debut of the new Silver Dawn from Silversea, just about 2 weeks, in fact. While we wait, the cruise line gave us a preview of their new wellness program and redesigned spa on board. The Otium wellness program was developed using philosophy and trad
Paris with Viking Cruises: The First 24 Hours
I didn’t even want to look at it. Sitting there, all empty-like. Teasing me while I waited for the jet doors to close for good. I watched as fat droplets of warm, South Florida rain leaked down the pane across the aisle. 10 minutes left. Five. That “it” would be seat 41B on my Air […]
Princess Cruises Adds San Diego, Galveston as Homeports
Princess Cruises has two new homeports for cruisers to enjoy! The line is returning to Galveston, TX on board Ruby Princess beginning in December 2022 and San Diego, California on board Diamond Princess in September 2022. The line also announced a return to service in Australia beginning June 2022 o
Holland America Line Launches “Alaska Up Close”
PHOTO CREDIT: Andy Newman/Holland America LineMt. McKinley, Denali Alaska season is right around the corner and after two years of shortened seasons or no season at all, this one is going to be big. Holland America Line is preparing for cruises to Alaska with a new 360° experience they’re cal
Ruby Princess Calls on Cartagena for the First Time
Things are starting to feel normal once again after the pandemic and Cartagena, Colombia is certainly no exception thanks to the return of cruise ships to the city. On March 9, Ruby Princess from Princess Cruises arrived in port for the first time to a welcoming event hosted by ProColombia, the coun
We’re Back from Wonder of the Seas’ Inaugural Voyage
I saw the pictures. I read the stat sheets. But funny enough, the first time the new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International made a tangible impression on me came while I was still four miles away from port. There I was, shooting down sweltering I95 on a sunny South Florida
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 11, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re one week closer to Spring time and the start of Alaska cruising season! With just a few more weeks to go, why not get your next cruise in the books? Alaska season is going to be robust this year as last summer was cut short and cruisers are itching to get [&hell
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Happy to report we’ll be on board the brand new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean starting today so Tweet us, Facebook us, or comment on our Instagram with your questions and thoughts about the ship! Check out the video preview of the ship below! https://yout
Princess Cruises’ Guests Can Customize Medallion With Favorite NBA or WNBA Team
Princess Cruises knows March is all about basketball! While college hoops tip off their big tournaments, the cruise line is calling on professional basketball fans to cheer on their favorite teams while at sea! A new licensing agreement between Princess Cruises and NBA and WNBA Properties means g
Silversea Christens Silver Origin in the Galápagos
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises officially christened their newest ship Silver Origin this past weekend in a special ceremony held in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. On hand for the occasion was Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commerc
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise experienc
Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Cruise Ship ‘Vista’
One of our favorite luxury cruise brands has a brand new ship to enjoy! Oceania Cruises floated their new ship Vista out from Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy over the weekend and all indicators are it was a smashing success. On hand for the float out ceremony were Howard Sherman, Presi
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 25, 2022
What a week it was for cruising! We got to see pictures from the very first wedding on Antarctica courtesy of Atlas Ocean Voyages, more cruises lines opted into the CDC’s voluntary program for ships and we even got a sneak peek at the upcoming Carnival Celebration! Not to mention our documenta
Carnival Cruise Line Previews Carnival Celebration
As we inch closer to Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th birthday festivities, the cruise brand has today released new details about their upcoming ship Carnival Celebration which is slated to arrive in PortMiami this November. Carnival unveiled four of the six unique “zones” on board the
The Ultimate Antarctica Cruise Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBguPZY0VVU This January, the Porthole Cruise & Travel Team partnered up with Atlas Ocean Voyages and took the expedition of a lifetime to one of the most remote places on Earth; Antarctica. Antarctica is known for its stunning views and diverse wildlife. In
Atlas Ocean Voyages Performs First-Ever Antarctica Weddings
One of the newest cruise lines in operation just became the first to perform a wedding on the continent of Antarctica! On February 18th, Atlas Ocean Voyages, along with British Antarctic Territory-registered Marriage Officer Bryan Clark, legally wed Courtnie Dodson and Brody Vermillion on Danko Isla
Holland America Line Opts into New Voluntary CDC Program
According to Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha, the cruise line will participate in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated program for cruise ships operating in U.S. waters. The announcement was made via press release. “Since resuming operations, Holland Americ
