For years, Lufthansa has been planning to debut the Allegris economy, premium economy, business class, and First Class seats. The launch of Allegris has faced many setbacks since the concept was first announced in 2017, due to delays with manufacturing and supply-chain issues, amongst others. However, Lufthansa has now revealed that it will launch the Allegris business class cabin on two Canadian … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2024
Unveiling the top 5 night time adventures in Orlando
As the sun sets over the theme park city of Orlando, a world of adventure awaits under the shimmering night sky. From vibrant entertainment districts to thrilling attractions, Orlando offers an array of nighttime experiences that promise to ignite your imagination and create memories that last a lifetime. Join me as I uncover our family’s top five nighttime adventures to embark on in Orlando, … [Read more...]
Ambassador Cruise Line Launches Spring Extravaganza Campaign
Ambassador Cruise Line, the premium value, no-fly cruise line, has launched its Spring Extravaganza Campaign featuring incredible deals on sailings from 7 April 2024 – 24 April 2025. Guests booking between 28 February and 27 March 2024 can take advantage of a range of special offers including sailings from just £50 per person per night* and free car parking or coach transfers on all 24/25 season … [Read more...]
Passengers on Flight Given Free Cruise from Sir Richard Branson
In a stunning collaboration, Virgin Voyages teamed up with Delta Air Lines to offer unsuspecting passengers a free vacation aboard Resilient Lady, celebrating the ship’s new itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A High-Flying Celebration Virgin Voyages orchestrated a surprise for more than 160 passengers on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Juan, gifting them with a free cruise … [Read more...]
Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages Surprise Delta SkyMiles Members with Free Vacation
Virgin Voyages delighted customers on a recent Delta flight. Sir Richard Branson surprised them with a cruise vacation aboard his newest ship, Resilient Lady. The direct flight from Atlanta to San Juan was chosen in partnership with Delta Air Lines to celebrate the unveiling of Resilient Lady’s new homeport in San Juan later this year. Resilient Lady, named the “Best New Cruise Ship” in Cruise … [Read more...]
The Airports Near Port Canaveral Cruise Port: How to get to your cruise easily
What’s the best way to get to a cruise port with limited airport access?Port Canaveral has become one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, welcoming over 4 million cruise passengers in 2022.Royal Caribbean ships like Wonder of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Adventure of the Seas regularly sail out of this port.Royal Caribbean’s newest Oasis Class ship, Utopia of the Seas, will also begin … [Read more...]
Cunard Reveals Retail Experiences For Queen Anne
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. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]
Richard Branson Gives Everyone on a Delta Flight a Free Cruise
Earlier this week, Virgin Voyages announced that they were moving one of their cruise ships to San Juan later this year for cruises to the Caribbean. To celebrate having a ship based in Puerto Rico, Sir Richard Branson surprised everyone on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Juan with a free cruise on Virgin. He personally boarded the flight and gave the free cruise to all SkyMiles members who … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Sets New Goal to Raise $50 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® by 2030
Underlining the impact and strong generosity of its guests, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy announced that after meeting its 2024 goal of $33 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the company has set a new pledge goal of $50 million by 2030. Duffy made the announcement at the naming ceremony for the line’s new flagship Carnival Jubilee in Galveston, Texas, on Saturday, … [Read more...]
2024 starts with positive signals in stable economic growth – China
Carrying over 3,900 passengers, China’s first domestically made large cruise ship, the “Adora Magic City”, docked at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Feb 22 morning, together with “Piano Land” and “Blue Dream Star”. Meanwhile, the visiting cruise ship “Europa” berthed at the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on Feb 21.This is the first time for Shanghai cruise port to … [Read more...]
Valletta Waterfront’s Forni Buildings rejuvenated – Valletta Waterfront’s Forni Buildings restored
Valletta Cruise Port, operators of the Valletta Waterfront have recently finalised the restoration of the historic Forni Stores. The buildings referred to as Forni Stores consist of two separate blocks varying in size and proportion. The block closer to Pinto Stores is known as Forni 1 and was built in 1720, with the façade divided into two bays. The other block known as Forni 2 is composed of 3 … [Read more...]
Cruise lines increase the number of calls in the Baltic Sea’s eastern ports – Cruise Baltic
Cruise Baltic’s newly published Market Review reveals that more cruise lines will return to ports in the eastern part of the Baltic Sea region in 2024. In addition to this, several ports, including smaller and upcoming cruise destinations, expect an increase in the number of calls this year compared to last year. Travel trends as well as geopolitical conflicts are affecting cruise itineraries in … [Read more...]
Carnival Sets Sights on Massive Fundraising Goal
Carnival Cruise Line set an ambitious new fundraising goal, aiming to contribute $50 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by 2030, bolstering the fight against life-threatening diseases in children. New Pledge Announcement By Carnival In a significant philanthropic commitment, Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new fundraising goal of $50 million by 2030 for St. Jude Children’s … [Read more...]
Revival of Baltic Cruises as Ports Witness Surge
The Baltic Sea is experiencing a revival as more cruise ships return to the area in 2024, particularly in its eastern ports. Following a downturn due to the pandemic at first, followed by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the future of cruising in the Baltic was bleak. However, the latest data from Cruise Baltic, a network of 32 cruise destinations across nine Baltic countries, … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean delays delivery date for new Icon class ship Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has delayed the maiden cruise of its second Icon-class ship Star of the Seas by almost two weeks, cancelling her first two passenger voyages. Previously scheduled to depart Port Canaveral in mid-August, Star of the Seas will instead sail her first passenger-carrying cruise on August 31st, with departures on August 17th and 24th cancelled. Royal … [Read more...]
Sun Princess Debuts on Maiden Voyage to the Mediterranean
The Sun is shining! A celebration is underway as the next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises – Sun Princess – set sail today on the cruise ship’s maiden voyage. The new 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess is the most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created and introduces an innovative new ship platform designed exclusively for the world’s most iconic cruise brand. A true … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Cancels Cruises, Moving Ship to San Juan for Caribbean Sailings
Virgin Voyages, an adults only cruise line, has announced that they have canceled the late 2024/early 2025 cruises on one of their ships due to potential escalations in the Red Sea. Virgin has canceled cruises on Resilient Lady that depart after October 20, 2024. The cruise ship will now finish its season in Europe and then head to Puerto Rico where the vessel will sail cruises to the … [Read more...]
MSC Poesia calls in South Africa for first time on 2024 World Cruise
MSC Poesia was welcomed to the Mother City in style this week during her maiden call to South Africa on her 2024 World Cruise. A maiden call ceremony was held aboard MSC Poesia with Captain Roberto Leotta, Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises SA, and James Voss, Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth. Volk exchanged commemorative gifts with Captain Leotta during … [Read more...]
Luxury Retail Concepts to Entice Cruisers on New Cunard Ship
As the countdown begins to the May 2024 launch of Cunard’s new luxury ship, Queen Anne, details are emerging about the upscale shopping concepts being prepared for guests. Chic brands, a new gallery-style display space, and a personal shopping concierge are among the experiences guests can enjoy. Jewelry, Other Treasures Await Queen Anne Guests Cunard, a Carnival Corporation brand, is … [Read more...]
World’s Newest Cruise Ship, Sun Princess, Departs on Maiden Voyage
The world’s newest cruise ship, Sun Princess, departed on its maiden voyage, a 10 night cruise in the Mediterranean. It’s also the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy.Image Credit: James Morgan, Getty Images for Princess Cruises Sun Princess is the first ship in a brand new class of cruise ships for Princess Cruises. The class is the largest in the cruise line’s fleet over 177,000 gross tons. … [Read more...]
New Survey Reveals The Worst 3 Airlines In Europe According To Travelers
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Why This Historic City Was Voted The Best In The World For Solo Travelers
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Royal Caribbean Rolls Out Short Cruises in 2025-2026 on 10 Ships
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has opened for bookings new short cruises in 2025-2026 that will visit the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and Mexico. This includes ten of the cruise line’s ships. Royal Caribbean will offer three to six night cruises on ten ships from six different U.S. homeports in 2025-2026. Here is a rundown of these new cruises that are now open to bookings to the … [Read more...]
I Have Flown On Every Major Budget Airline In The U.S. And Mexico And These Are My 3 Favorite
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These Are The 10 Best Cities For Digital Nomads This Spring According To New Study
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Why The Venice Of Portugal Is Becoming The Country’s New Tourism Hotspot
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These Are The 3 Most Popular U.S. States To Visit This Spring
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Sun Princess Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Princess Cruises’ latest ship, Sun Princess, has officially hit the seven seas on her 10-day maiden voyage!Guests on this voyage will sail roundtrip from Rome, visiting ports of Naples, Italy, Crete, Greece, Kusadasi, Turkey, Athens, Greece, Sicily, Italy, Mallorca, Spain, and Barcelona.“This is an historic day as our new Sun Princess sets sail on her inaugural voyage, and our guests get to … [Read more...]
New Itinerary Confirmed for Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise
In light of the tensions in the Red Sea that make it unsafe for cruise travel for the foreseeable future, Royal Caribbean International has opted to let guests aboard the Ultimate World Cruise on Serenade of the Seas vote between two radically different Africa itineraries. The votes have now been counted and the winner is the unique “Immersive Africa” option that will visit a wide range of … [Read more...]
Major Cruise Lines Resume Tours to Popular Bahamas Destination
Cruise guests visiting Nassau will be happy to once again enjoy tour options to Blue Lagoon Island, a popular hotspot for a variety of wildlife encounters, beach breaks, and more. Most cruise lines suspended tours to the island after an unfortunate incident in November 2023, citing safety concerns, but extensive inspections and additional training ensure that everyone visiting the island is … [Read more...]
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