Recently, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade released the lineup balloons, floats, entertainers and more taking part in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27th. Disney Cruise Line will return to the streets of New York City with the “Magic Meets the Seas,” parade float which debuted last year. The Magic Meets the Seas float showcases all 8 Disney Cruise Line ships and … [Read more...]
Archives for 20/10/2025
Carnival Will No Longer Accept Donations for Onboard Auctions
Key Aspects: Guests are no longer permitted to donate items to auction off at the Groove for St. Jude fundraisers onboard Carnival ships. The change in policy has been at the request of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Carnival Cruise Line will honor it. The Groove fundraisers are not ending and Carnival Cruise Line remains committed to strong support of the children’s … [Read more...]
Disney Destiny Departs Eemshaven for Florida Ahead of Inaugural Season
The Disney Destiny is officially en route to Florida! During the 13-night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, the Disney Destiny will sail more than 5,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean with a stop in Funchal, Portugal on October 25th before her scheduled arrival on November 2nd in Port Canaveral. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1000" … [Read more...]
Special Offers on Disney Cruise Line Sailings as of October 20, 2025
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from this week into late-April 2026. Currently, there are 97 different sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Auckland, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Melbourne, Port Canaveral, San Diego, San Juan, and Sydney. The Disney Dream leads the fleet with 51 sailings, followed by the … [Read more...]
Temporary Traffic Changes for Port of Galveston Road Construction
Key Aspects: Port of Galveston will be rerouting street traffic through December 5, 2025, due to road construction. All passenger vehicles for Terminal 25, used by Carnival Cruise Line, must enter and exit on 23rd Street. Cruise traffic for Terminal 28, which serves Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, and Carnival, will be rerouted to 33rd Street. Cruise passengers … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Expands Formula 1® Partnership
Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Marketing Lead 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...]
MSC Cruises Serves As Title Sponsor For Austin 2025 Grand Prix™, Announces Continued Partnership With Formula 1® For 2026 Season
Fresh off the heels of serving as the title sponsor of the Austin GRAND PRIX™, MSC Cruises today announced that it will be the proud title sponsor of three 2026 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races, in Austin, Texas; Barcelona, Spain; and São Paulo, Brazil. The announcement comes just weeks ahead of line starting its year-round cruises from Galveston, Texas on November 9, 2025, onboard … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises Introduces its Five New 2026 James Beard Foundation® Chefs Plus Exclusive Itineraries with GALLO Luxury Wine Group
The small-ship cruise line rings in 10 years of collaboration with the James Beard Foundation by introducing five new James Beard chef-led culinary sailings, plus exclusive GALLO Luxury Wine voyages with top California vineyards. Windstar Cruises announces five new chefs for its 2026 James Beard Foundation sailings, the latest milestone in a ten-year collaboration that has redefined culinary … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Explains Gratuity Distribution Yet Again
Key Aspects: Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador John Heald has once again attempted to explain that, in fact, crew members receive all tips offered to them, with no impact to their base salary. The controversy has gained attention recently due to “influencers” spreading incorrect information without real knowledge of the cruise line’s employee payment policies. Many different … [Read more...]
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Unveils Complete 2027-28 Deployment
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announces the full release of its highly anticipated 2027–28 deployment, inviting guests to embark on innovative voyages to rediscover all seven continents from an ever-evolving perspective aboard a world-class expedition fleet. Building on the pioneering heritage of Lindblad Expeditions and the renowned expertise of National Geographic, National … [Read more...]
PONANT EXPLORATIONS Extends “Enticing Iceland” Offer
30 PONANT EXPLORATIONS has extended its “Enticing Iceland” offer, giving travelers more time to save on a voyage to Iceland. On select 2026 departures booked by November 23, 2025, guests can choose between complimentary roundtrip airfare (valued up to $1,000) or a post-cruise stay that includes one night at a hotel, meals, beverages, transfers, guided tours, and entrance fees. The offer applies to … [Read more...]
HX Expeditions Launches ‘Silent Science Boats’ in the Antarctic and Arctic to Reduce Underwater Noise
HX Expeditions is proud to announce the launch of two new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity and designed to minimise underwater noise pollution. The two new MK 5 vessels are fully electric and feature RAD Propulsion’s RAD 40 drive system, the most advanced electric drives on the market. They will now be found on two HX ships, MS Fram and hybrid-battery powered MS Fridtjof Nansen, … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten’s ‘Ripple Report’ Reveals Over €200m Boost for Norway’s Coastal Communities
A new economic impact study, referred to as the ‘Ripple Report’, has highlighted how Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian coastal voyages significantly strengthen the local economy in the communities they visit, proving that cruise tourism can be a key driver in Norway if local value creation is prioritised and sustainably managed. The study by Menon Economics found that Hurtigruten and its guests … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys announces exclusive Prelude Journey for EXPLORA III, an exclusive behind-the-scenes debut
Explora Journeys announced an exclusive opportunity for select guests to be the very first to experience EXPLORA III ahead of her official launch and Maiden Journey. A Mediterranean Prelude to EXPLORA III, a preview sailing from 24 to 29 July 2026, will offer guests a rare first glimpse of the newest ship in the fleet, offering never-before-experienced insights and perspectives. Designed as an … [Read more...]
AAA Predicts Record 21.7 Million to Cruise in 2026
2026 is expected to mark the fourth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. The cruise industry is riding a wave of momentum into 2026. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will set sail on ocean cruises next year. That marks a 4.5% increase over 2025, which is already outperforming expectations with 20.7 million cruisers. The steady rise reflects strong consumer demand, expanded … [Read more...]
Turkey Welcomes Over 1.7 Million Cruise Passengers In Nine Months
Turkey is seeing a major surge in cruise tourism, with coastal regions attracting record numbers via the sea – the most in over a decade. Recent data shows that between January and September 2025, Turkish ports welcomed 1,075 cruise ships. To put this in perspective, that’s up from the 917 that arrived during the same months in 2024. More importantly, these ships brought 1,710,454 cruise … [Read more...]
Video captures scary moment teenagers caught climbing on cruise balcony
Although cruises are meant to be fun and relaxing, you can't disregard the rules that come with being on board. These regulations aren't meant to restrict your enjoyment, but to ensure everyone's safety and comfort during the sailing. Breaking the rules can have serious consequences. A recent TikTok shows teenagers climbing on their balcony's railing while at sea. According to the poster, … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years Sailing from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line marked 25 years of sailing from Galveston with a special event aboard its flagship, Carnival Jubilee. As the first cruise line to homeport in Galveston in 2000, Carnival has since welcomed more than 10 million guests through the port—helping establish the city as a leading cruise hub. MORE ABOUT THE EVENT President Christine Duffy hosted the celebration alongside community … [Read more...]
New Africa Cruise Itineraries Are Coming to Both Sides of the Continent
Under the forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery. My presence on Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean was improbable for a number of reasons. The world’s second-largest coral atoll is not only extremely remote (it’s about 700 miles from Victoria, the capital of the … [Read more...]
French Riviera finalises cruise limits
Cruise ship restrictions in the French Riviera have been finalised, following the announcement of new measures by the Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Maritime Prefect of the Mediterranean. The ports of Nice, Cannes and Villefranche, which share the Bay of Cannes, have been at odds over cruise regulations in recent months. Full story French Riviera finalises cruise limits Tags: … [Read more...]
Update: Girl Who Fell from Disney Cruise Ship Was Encouraged by Mom to Pose in Porthole
Remember the story from over the summer of the dad who jumped off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen into the water? Well, as with most of these overboard situations on cruise ships, there’s more to the story than meets the eye.New reports reveal that the mother of the child had asked the girl to pose in the porthole before she fell into the ocean. New information from … [Read more...]
Another Carnival Ship Cancels Sailing for Extended Dry Dock
Key Aspects: The January 15, 2026 sailing of Carnival Elation from Jacksonville has been cancelled. The cruise line alerted guests of the need for a longer time in dry dock, necessitating the cancellation of the last cruise before the ship is out of service. Guests may rebook with fare protection on a comparable sailing and will receive a $50 per person onboard credit as incentive for … [Read more...]
I paid $11,000 to stay in a first class suite while reaching Royal Caribbean's highest loyalty status
I was one cruise away from making it to Royal Caribbean's highest loyalty status, and I paid for an ultra-luxurious suite to celebrate the occasion.Around a year ago, I saw a path to reach Crown and Anchor Society’s top loyalty level, Pinnacle Club, but I knew I would need a few sailings to be booked in suites. While sailing in a suite you get double points, but you can get triple points per … [Read more...]
This Secret Mediterranean Gem Looks Like Santorini But With Better Prices
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These 2 Cities In Mexico Ranked Among The Best In The World By Travelers
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This New Luxury Train Is Launching From Paris To The Amalfi Coast In 2026
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Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years of Fun from Galveston with Milestone Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 25 years of sailing from Galveston with a festive event aboard its flagship, Carnival Jubilee. As the first cruise line to homeport in Galveston in 2000, the event highlighted Carnival’s quarter-century of growth – including more than 10 million guests through the port and elevating Galveston as a premier cruise destination. Carnival Cruise Line … [Read more...]
Egypt’s cruise comeback highlighted by Norwegian Viva Alexandria Port calls
Egypt’s resurgence as a cruise destination is gathering pace, with Alexandria Port recording multiple high-profile visits this autumn, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s Mediterranean and Red Sea potential after a decade of gradual recovery. The Port of Alexandria welcomed three calls from Norwegian Viva between September and October 2025, bringing nearly 14,000 passengers to … [Read more...]
First Ship Marks Start Of Cruise Season In South Australia
The first cruise ship to South Australia for 2025-26 arrives at Outer Harbor today, kicking off a season which will welcome new cruise ships to the State, a new destination, and new tour experiences for passengers. They are part of 56 cruise ships scheduled to visit South Australia this season, bringing more than 80,000 passengers to the State’s shores. The Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess arrives … [Read more...]
Sail to Two of UNESCO’s Natural Wonders. Halong Bay and Ninh Binh in One Epic Cruise
Discover the best of northern Vietnam on Pandaw’s “Halong Bay & Red River” expedition, a journey that blends breathtaking landscapes with authentic cultural encounters. As the only dedicated and award-winning boutique river cruise in the region, Pandaw offers a 10-night voyage that visits two of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the dramatic limestone karsts of Halong Bay and the … [Read more...]