The number of cruise ships that arrived in Türkiye in the first two months of the year was recorded at the highest level in the last 13 years, local media reported recently, adding to the momentum observed last year when the ports within the country welcomed record 1.5 million passengers. Some 23 ships docked at eight Turkish ports in January-February, accommodating 23,047 passengers, according to … [Read more...]
Archives for 01/04/2024
New Laos Mekong dates and offers – Pandaw Cruises
Pandaw is happy to announce the release of additional dates for its popular Laos Mekong river adventure due to high demand. “We have also added further offers such as no single supplement and discovery discounts for early bookers on these new dates”, says Pandaw Cruises. “Pandaw’s unique itinerary brings you to the very heart of life along the Upper Mekong, exploring the charming villages of the … [Read more...]
Havila Voyages took first place in the “Sustainability” category at this year’s “Fair Play Awards”
Havila Voyages took first place in the “Sustainability” category at this year’s “Fair Play Awards” organized by the “Cruise Initiative” sales association in Hamburg. The award honors shipping companies that have distinguished themselves through particularly cooperative and transparent collaboration with sales partners and tour operators. For Pia Kuusisto, Head of Germany, who accepted the award … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten Offers 10% Off All 2025/26 Voyages Plus its Most Generous On-Board Credit Ever
Hurtigruten is offering 10% off and an on-board credit of 5,000 Norwegian kroner, equivalent to more than $450, for guests who book before July 31, 2024. Guests can choose between all three of Hurtigruten’s coastal journeys, including the recently-launched The Svalbard Express and North Cape Express, as well as the Original Coastal Express, the legacy route it has operated since 1893. As with all … [Read more...]
Seabourn Unveils ‘The Collection’: Exclusive Cruises Featuring Unique Shoreside Experiences
Seabourn is introducing “The Collection,” a series of exclusive sailings featuring unique, one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences that complement the line’s unparalleled, ultra-luxury experiences. The first sailings to launch as part of “The Collection” include a selection of Western Mediterranean voyages on Seabourn Venture in 2025, featuring exclusive access to private cultural events, fine … [Read more...]
Cruise Lines Dive into April Fools’ Day with Outlandish Innovations
Cruise lines around the globe embraced the playful spirit of April Fools’ Day, unveiling a series of whimsical and utterly fabricated innovations designed to tickle the fancy of cruise lovers everywhere. From Carnival’s soggy pizza savior to Royal Caribbean’s sea-plunging slide, the creativity on display April 1st knew no bounds. Carnival Cruise Line’s Pasta Queen and the Fetta … [Read more...]
Scottish Port Kicks Off Busiest Cruise Season In History
Europe is slowly but surely preparing for the arrival of hundreds of cruise ships that will be sailing around the continent this summer. Many ports expect the busiest season to date this year, including the Scottish port of Lerwick. Lerwick is the capital of the Shetland Islands and an increasingly popular hotspot for cruise ships and expedition cruises. With abundant wildlife and … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Introduces Series of Exclusive Mediterranean Cruises
Seabourn has announced the upcoming launch of “The Collection,” a series of specialized sailings set for 2025. The cruises will feature unique shoreside experiences, including tennis tournaments, cultural events, and private winery dinners. Exclusive Experiences by Seabourn Seabourn is set to introduce “The Collection,” a new lineup of sailings aimed at offering unique and exclusive … [Read more...]
How does specialty dining work on Royal Caribbean?
There's a choice on any Royal Caribbean cruise to eat the restaurants that are included or the restaurants that cost extra.From the Windjammer buffet to room service to Jamie’s Italian and Japanese cuisine at Izumi, there are flavors for every guest’s taste.Complimentary restaurants are included in your cruise fare, but specialty venues come at an extra cost.These alternative restaurants can come … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Adds Free Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay to Select Cruises in 2024 & 2025
Oceania Cruise is one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines and they have added free pre-cruise hotel stays to select cruises in 2024 and 2025. This free hotel night will allow cruisers to spend more time exploring their embarkation port before the start of their cruise. This offer from Oceania Cruises is available on 33 cruises to Bali, Singapore, New Zealand, Brazil, Japan, … [Read more...]
Lengthy and Expensive Ordeal for Cruise Guests Stranded in Africa
Eight cruise guests from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn have been left on their own in Africa after failing to return to the ship on time following a visit to Sao Tome and Principe on March 27, 2024, just a week into the 21-night cruise from Cape Town to Barcelona. The guests have attempted to rejoin the ship but have faced numerous difficulties, including health issues, lack of payment … [Read more...]
Seabourn Unveils “The Collection”
Seabourn is introducing “The Collection,” a new series of exclusive sailings with unique shoreside experiences to enhance their ultra-luxury cruises.The first sailings will be on Seabourn Venture in 2025, offering special access to cultural events, dining at wineries, and premium tickets to tennis tournaments in certain ports. More information can be found on Seabourn’s website.“Each journey … [Read more...]
Meet the Chef Behind Rotterdam’s Cuisine
When sailing aboard Rotterdam, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak, and visit the eight galleys onboard.Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak leads a team of talented culinary professionals who work tirelessly to create delicious and inventive dishes for the guests of Rotterdam. During my tour, Chef Mubarak shared some of his culinary inspirations and … [Read more...]
These Are The Top 5 Destinations For Digital Nomads In Spain For Under $3,000 A Month
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You Can Now Fly From Seattle To 7 Incredible Destinations In Asia With This New Luxury Airline
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Why These 3 Countries Are The Most Visited In Southeast Asia
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Exposed! The 3 Worst U.S. Airlines For Hidden Fees Right Now (And The Best!)
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Discover 2 Beach Destinations That Locals In Mexico Love More Than Cancun
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Double the Excitement with Brightline’s BOGO Offer on SMART and PREMIUM Fares!
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...]
Carnival Offers Update on Special Cruise After Bridge Collapse
Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Carnival Pride‘s April 7, 2024 departure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Baltimore, which has closed the Port of Baltimore to marine traffic for the immediate future. Carnival Pride is due to reposition from Tampa, Florida to Baltimore, Maryland on that 14-night, one-way Journeys cruise. Guests are … [Read more...]
Exclusive Announcement: Introducing the World’s First Underwater Roller Coaster!
Attention all thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts! Get ready to experience a whole new level of excitement as we proudly announce the world’s first underwater roller coaster at sea!That’s right, we are taking the thrill of roller coasters to new depths with our revolutionary underwater coaster. Imagine soaring through the depths of the ocean, surrounded by stunning marine life and … [Read more...]
Odyssey of the Seas 6-night Eastern Caribbean and Perfect Day Cruise Compass – March 24, 2024
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Harmony of the Seas review: What this cruise ship is like in 2024
Spring break is a popular time to take a cruise, so I decided to book a seven-night spring break cruise on Harmony of the Seas out of Galveston, Texas.I invited my friend to join me on this Western Caribbean sailing, and we had an absolute blast on this fun-filled ship. While we were excited to visit Mexico and Honduras, Harmony of the Seas is a destination in and of itself that we were excited to … [Read more...]
Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of April 1, 2024 – Florida Resident Rate Returns
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line arrives with the return of Florida Resident rates. Sailings with special offers available this week, range from early-April into late-January 2025. Currently, there are 26 unique sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral, Southampton, … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels Dubai 2025 departure, South Africa season unaffected
Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling several sailings across its fleet for 2025, including the April 19th, departure from Dubai in the UAE, but Norwegian Dawn’s South African season is unaffected. According to a statement sent to travel agents, a total of 20 departures across seven different vessels have been affected, but Norwegian did not cite the ongoing Red Sea crisis as a reason for the … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Yachts reveals staterooms and itineraries aboard debut vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has revealed details of the staterooms aboard its first cruising superyacht, along with itineraries covering the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The cabins aboard the cruising yacht, which has not yet been named, will feature 50 percent more living space per guest than is currently available with any competitor at sea, according to Four Seasons. All the accommodations … [Read more...]
A poor silly fad? Middle-Earth Cruise promises 38 per cent survival rate
Would you survive a Middle Earth cruise? Credit: Reddit/Shutterstock/RRM Following a disastrous cruise to Laketown with an ill-timed excursion to Helm’s Deep, where the SS Daedalic Entertainment took everyone down with it, Boromir Three-Arrow Cruises has promised that at least 38 per cent of passengers should likely return home on new cruises There’s rampant speculation over ‘Why didn’t … [Read more...]