Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital & Social Media 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.
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Norwegian Cruise Ships By Size (Biggest to Smallest)
If you’re thinking of taking a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise, you certainly won’t be wanting for cruise ship options. At 19 ships strong until Norwegian Aqua arrives in 2025, NCL’s fleet offers some of the biggest, best, family-friendliest and overall fun ships at sea. The line’s largest ships offer a big resort feel, while the smaller ships offer a more classic cruising experience, with fewer … [Read More...]
Coral Geographer Review: A Deep Dive of Australia’s Top Expedition Ship
For over three decades, Coral Expeditions has been a pioneer in small-ship cruising, offering adventurous travellers the chance to explore some of the most remote and pristine regions of Australia and the rest of the world. Founded in 1983 to explore the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, the Australian-owned-and-operated Coral Expeditions has grown from a single vessel operation to a … [Read More...]
5 quick and easy tips for finding a great shore excursion on your own
A cruise ship vacation isn't complete without a memorable shore excursion, but how do you find the best ones?There are so many choices what to do in the port your ship visits. While Royal Caribbean's shore excursions offer ideas, there are plenty of other options if you look to book something through a third party.Whether you’re looking for an activity not offered by Royal Caribbean, hoping to … [Read More...]
Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Features on Royal Caribbean's Smaller Ships
Royal Caribbean cruise ships are floating destinations with so many different fun activities onboard, even if it's one of their smaller ships.There are almost 30 ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet of ships today, but they're not all copies of each other. Every ship has its own array of options, and the smaller and older ships certainly have a different feel from the megaships.Often someone … [Read More...]
What's included in a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Royal Caribbean cruises are not all-inclusive, so if you're new to cruising, you might wonder what is included in your fare.Your cruise fare includes some thing that have no additional cost, including a lot of activities, food, entertainment, and destinations. But there are plenty of optional add-ons that cost extra.Royal Caribbean realized some of its guests prefer to add extras on to their core … [Read More...]