During a celebration at the Port of Barcelona today, actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed Sun Princess into the Princess Cruises fleet as the vessel’s godmother. The maritime tradition took place onboard the ship in the all-new Princess Arena and Waddingham, alongside the ship’s Captain Craig Street, joyously proclaimed, “I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and … [Read more...]
Archives for 23/04/2024
Perfect Day at CocoCay Welcomes Its First Celebrity Cruises Guests
Royal Caribbean Group’s private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, welcomed its first guests from Celebrity Cruises this week. Visitors arrived aboard Celebrity Reflection on Monday, April 22nd and on Celebrity Beyond today, April 23rd. The private destination is used by sister brand Royal Caribbean International, and is part of Celebrity’s new short Caribbean itineraries. “Guest … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cruise ship cancels rest of sailing because of propulsion issue
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas has encountered a propulsion issue that has slowed the ship, and will now head to its final port of call.Guests onboard Radiance of the Seas were alerted by the ship's Captain of the issue, which occurred on Tuesday as the ship was sailing up the west coast of the United States.Radiance of the Seas is sailing an open-jaw 4 Night Pacific Coastal Cruise to move … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Celebrates the Christening of Sun Princess
Princess Cruises held the christening/naming ceremony for the newest ship to enter their fleet, Sun Princess.The christening ceremony on Sun Princess The ceremony took place in Barcelona, Spain earlier today with award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham serving as the ship’s godmother. After she gave a traditional blessing (“I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Newest Ship Arrives at Homeport in California
The latest cruise ship to join Carnival’s growing fleet has arrived at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal on Tuesday.Photo credit: Carnival Cruise Line The 135,156 gross ton Carnival Firenze is the second “Costa as Carnival” ship to be transferred from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line. After sailing from Europe to Long Beach, California, the 5,200-passenger capacity “Carnival Fun Italian Style” … [Read more...]
7 reasons to visit Komodo National Park on a luxury phinisi
Welcome to the land of dragons and mantas! Komodo National Park, located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, is known for its world-class diving and famous residents. There are many ways to explore this unique region, but for those seeking a more intimate and private experience, a charter on a luxury phinisi is the ultimate way. Embarking … [Read more...]
AIR MILES® Expands Earning at Wholesale Clubs and Other Retailers
AIR MILES® has announced a string of changes that will positively impact its over 9.5 million collectors. In the latest round of improvements to the program, we’ve seen an increase to earning rates for eligible cardholders at wholesale clubs, including Costco, as well as at retailers who sell alcohol. Plus, the program is adding more ways to earn AIR MILES® through receipt scanning and online … [Read more...]
MSC Group and Mercy Ships Sign Agreement to Build Brand-New Hospital Ship
MSC Group, MSC Foundation, and the charity Mercy Ships International have signed an agreement for the construction of a brand-new hospital ship that will deliver free surgery and training annually to thousands of people in Africa. On April 8th, chairman of MSC Group and MSC Foundation Captain Gianluigi Aponte, MSC Group President and member of the MSC Foundation Board Diego Aponte, and Mercy Ships … [Read more...]
Korean Air and WestJet Strengthen Codeshare Agreement
Korean Air and WestJet have strengthened their bilateral codeshare agreement, just in time for the latter’s launch of thrice-weekly Calgary–Seoul (Incheon) service. Under the new agreement, Korean Air will place its flight number on WestJet’s Calgary–Seoul route, while WestJet will place its flight numbers on Korean Air’s Bangkok, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, and Singapore … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Lifeboats: 10 Surprising Facts Most People Don’t Know
Lifeboats on cruise ships have come a long way in the last 20 years. In fact, modern safety features across the board have made huge strides that most people don’t even know about.There’s more to those bright orange boats on a cruise ship than you might think. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever After all, when on a cruise ship, enjoying an amazing vacation at sea, who really thinks about worst case … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean cancels more visits to Labadee, Haiti into the fall
More cruise ships will skip a visit to Royal Caribbean's private beach in Haiti.Guests booked on cruises in the summer and early fall are getting notifications from Royal Caribbean, that their visits to Labadee have been cancelled.Following on cancellations that began in March due to civil unrest in Haiti, the cruise line has been forced to cancel more cruises into September 2024.Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Marks Major Construction Milestone For Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line and shipbuilder Fincantieri celebrated a major construction milestone for Norwegian Aqua today, as the ship was floated out from its dry dock at the shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The occasion marks the first time the vessel touched the water. The first in the Prima Plus class, today’s float out signifies the completion of the external work on the ship ahead of its April 2025 … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruises Celebrates the Float out of Norwegian Aqua
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...]
Why You Should Embrace the Adventure: Overcoming Fears of Going on Cruises
Cruises are popular for many travelers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation experience. However, some people may have concerns or fears about going on a cruise, whether due to safety concerns, seasickness, or the unknown. In this article, we will explore why you should be bold and go on cruises and why they can be a fantastic vacation option for everyone. First and foremost, cruises are a … [Read more...]
Get Ready for the Ultimate Cruise Celebration: The Porthole Party of the Year!
The Porthole Cruise Party 2024 was a spectacular event that offered guests an unforgettable night of luxury, entertainment, and excitement. Attendees enjoyed lavish accommodations, a lineup of top-notch entertainment, and a variety of thrilling activities. The opportunity to rub shoulders with industry leaders and influencers made the event even more special, as guests danced to the hottest music … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Debuts Exclusive Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess and Star Princess
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...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Magic 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston ending in San Juan – April 14, 2024
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston ending in San Juan. The Disney Magic set sail from Galveston, Texas on April 14, 2024. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Jason Preston. The Cruise Director during the sailing was David Long. <img fetchpriority="high" … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages announces 2025-26 Antarctica season
Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.James Rodriguez, chief executive, said: “Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages.“We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line marks float out of new ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy. The flooding of Norwegian Aqua’s construction drydock so that she can be floated out to a wet berth marks the completion of the external work on the ship ahead of its April 2025 debut. Two ceremonial coins were welded onto Norwegian Aqua … [Read more...]