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...]
Archives for 05/04/2024
African itinerary aboard Norwegian Dawn reveals need for cruise infrastructure
One cruise passenger’s experience of the South African and Indian Ocean itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard Norwegian Dawn highlights the need for greater investment in cruise infrastructure on the continent. Norwegian Dawn Allie Hubers sailed aboard Norwegian Dawn from Mauritius to Cape Town in January, one of nearly 30 cruises she’s been on all over the world, and blogged about her … [Read more...]
Actor Jonathan Bennett Named as ‘Godfather’ to Carnival Firenze – Carnival Cruise Line
Having conquered the big screen (“Mean Girls”), the small screen (“Hallmark Channel”) and Broadway (“Spamalot”), actor Jonathan Bennett is ready to take on his next big role: the godfather of Carnival Cruise Line’s new 135,000 gross ton ship featuring Carnival Fun Italian Style. Carnival Cruise Line today named Bennett as the godfather for its next ship, Carnival Firenze, which is inspired by the … [Read more...]
'Drunk' cruise ship passenger jumps off balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise in front of his family
A recent cruise on Liberty of the Seas turned into a tragedy this Thursday after a man jumped overboard.Royal Caribbean’s Freedom-Class ship was sailing on a 4-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida when the incident occurred.The 1,111-foot-long vessel was approximately 57 miles from the Great Inagua Island, Bahamas at the time.The passenger, a 20-year-old man … [Read more...]
Giada De Laurentiis Named Brand and Culinary Ambassador for Oceania Cruises
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...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Explains After Switching Port
Norwegian Cruise Line has altered the itinerary of Norwegian Star, cancelling its planned visit to Portsmouth and opting for Southampton, England, instead. Norwegian Star would have been the largest ship to enter Portsmouth International Port. Opting for Southampton Over Portsmouth In a move that has disappointed travelers and business owners alike, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) … [Read more...]
Baltimore Port Eyes April Reopening, Cruise Departures Uncertain
Baltimore Port has announced a tentative reopening date for the main channel leading to the port following the bridge collapse on March 26, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working hard to ensure maritime traffic can start coming in and out of the port again. However, while this is good news in general, it remains unclear whether cruise ships will be allowed to resume their scheduled … [Read more...]
Third Hamburg Maritime Forum to be held at historic Altonaer Fischauktionshalle
The upcoming Hamburg Maritime Forum, now entering its 3rd edition, is slated to take place at the iconic Altonaer Fischauktionshalle. Anticipating a gathering of 500 participants, including shipowners, managers, port authorities, regulators, and technology firms, the forum is poised to serve as a pivotal platform for industry discussions, innovations, and collaborations. The agenda will span a … [Read more...]
Cruise Anxiety? These Facts May Calm Your Biggest Fears
The vast majority of people are excited to take their cruise. Between sun, shows, drinks, and exotic ports of call, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, there is a small segment that may be hit with something else: cruise anxiety. Most people are excited to take their cruise, but a few have strong phobias… such as fear of the open water. Why would someone that’s anxious … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Announces Multiyear Partnership With Make-A-Wish
Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, has announced a multiyear partnership with Make-A-Wish. Cruisers can now donate online and participate in Walk for Wishes 5Ks. There are numerous ways where cruisers can join in on this commitment with Royal Caribbean and Make-A-Wish. You can see all of them here on Royal Caribbean’s website. Royal Caribbean is planning special events for wish … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Issues Updates on Weather Impact and Berthing Incident
Ambassador Cruise Line announced that Ambition has cancelled its call in Falmouth due to forecasted strong winds. In a separate incident, the cruise line’s Ambience experienced a berthing incident in Cape Town, making contact with another vessel. Weather and Incident Disrupt Ambassador Cruise Line Ships Two ships in the Ambassador Cruise Line … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Names Godfather of Italian-Style Ship Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that actor Jonathan Bennett has been named godfather of its ship Carnival Firenze, which is the second vessel in the fleet with the ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style’ theme. The Florence, Italy-inspired ship will homeport in Long Beach, California, where it will be christened on April 24th and set sail on April 25th. “Jonathan is a true brand ambassador for … [Read more...]
American Actor to Serve as Godfather to Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line revealed the christening date for its newest ship, Carnival Firenze, and also announced that American stage and screen star Jonathan Bennett will serve as godfather during the April 24, 2024 ceremony at the Port of Long Beach (Los Angeles). The ship, the second in the line’s Carnival Fun Italian Style theme, will homeport in the Southern California destination. Second Ship … [Read more...]
This Surprising U.S. City Was Just Named One Of The World’s Top Travel Destinations
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5 Reasons Why Over 40 Million Tourists Visit This Underrated U.S. State
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New Bullet Train Connects 2 Of The Most Popular South Korean Destinations In Record Time
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This Budget Haven In Southeast Asia Named Top Destination for Solo Female Travelers By Timeout
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Jonathan Bennett Named Godfather for Carnival Firenze
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...]
This Is The Most Popular European Destination For U.S. Travelers Right Now And It’s Not France!
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Amex Bonvoy Cards: Offers for Up to 90,000 Points
As a reminder, there are currently excellent offers for the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card. This time, there’s a nice boost from the previous set of welcome bonuses, and all points are awarded in the first year. If you’re interested and eligible, be sure to check out the below offers, which are only available until May 6, 2024. Amex … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Changing 43 Days of an Itinerary for the Safety of Their Guests
A cruise line has announced a change that will affect 43 days of an 124 day cruise that will depart in 2025. Holland America Line has announced a change to their 2025 Grand World Voyage that will set sail on Zuiderdam. The cruise line said that the reason for the change was in order to prioritize safety and the ship will no longer travel through the Red Sea. They also wanted to give guests booked … [Read more...]
What Are Minimum Connection Times?
When piecing together a custom itinerary, it’s sometimes the case that you’ve found the perfect flights, only for an agent to let you know that it’s not a valid itinerary. One of the reasons why that may be so is that your flights didn’t respect the minimum connection time (MCT) for one or more of the airports in your itinerary. Minimum connection times are one of the many factors that you … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Magic 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston – March 25, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston. The Disney Magic set sail from Galveston, Texas on March 25, 2024. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Robert Olmer. The Cruise Director during the sailing was David Long. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" … [Read more...]
Cruise hack lets you preview Royal Caribbean add-on costs before you book a cruise
Before you book a cruise, you might want to compare the price of a shore excursion, drink package, or spa treatment.Royal Caribbean's pre-cruise purchases are big business for the line, as it's a major source of revenue every quarter. But the price for these add-ons aren't the same across the board.Royal Caribbean employs dynamic pricing for its add-on purchases, which means the price charged for … [Read more...]
National Geographic Sea Bird Embarks on Inaugural Pacific Northwest Expedition With Food & Wine
Wine lovers and gastronomes rejoice! National Geographic Sea Bird has embarked on the inaugural Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History expedition, co-created by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and FOOD & WINE. The first in a new series of gastronomic expeditions, this extraordinary journey promises to immerse guests in the rich tapestry of culture, cuisine and history … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Unveils Limited Edition “World’s Greatest Bars” Pop-Up
Cruisers who are planning to sail onboard MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia in the next several months are in for a special treat. For the next six months, these ships will be offering specialties from globally renowned bars at sea through the “World’s Greatest Bars” program. MSC Cruises Partners With Famous Bars For Special Pop-Up At Sea Beginning earlier this week on April 1, 2024, … [Read more...]