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Royal Caribbean offering bonus instant savings on cruises booked this weekend

Royal Caribbean is celebrating the start of the new year with bonus instant savings on top of 60% second guest and kids sail for less offers.

Princess Cruises Debuts New Wine List

One of the most important factors people consider when booking their cruise vacation is the food and drink offerings on board the ship. From a main dining room with rave reviews to speciality restaurants with a wine list as diverse as the passengers, cruisers want options in order to take their cruise experience to the …

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Royal Caribbean posts new Perfect Day at CocoCay opening schedule

Royal Caribbean has updated its website with a new timeline for when different phases of its transformation of private island CocoCay.

How to cruise on a budget on Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

Our newest podcast episode is out to help give you a quick “audio escape” to a Royal Caribbean cruise!

California Skies: It’s the Carnival AirShip!

Most cruisers are happy at sea level but Carnival Cruise Line, one of the most recognized brands in the industry, is taking things higher in 2019, literally! The popular Carnival Airship, a blimp owned and operated by the cruise brand, made its debut in Southern California on New Year’s Eve.

Steve Abroad: Recapping a WILD 2018

As a feature writer for Porthole Cruise Magazine, I spent a great deal of 2018 at sea.  While mainstream cruising is covered in great detail by writers from all backgrounds, it’s been my mission to seek out off the radar cruise itineraries that go virtually unnoticed.  Here’s a synopsis of year end reflections with all …

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Guide to Royal Caribbean 2019 new cruise ships and refurbishments

Royal Caribbean has big plans for 2019, with plenty of new additions and changes to the fleet. Perhaps no change is bigger than the anticipated arrival of a new cruise ship and refurbishment of quite a few others.

Five Photos We All Take On A Cruise!

When we cruise, we take pictures of just about everything we come across, after all, we want to document our memories and for many of us, we also want to share our adventures with friends and family. I take more…Read more ›

Holland America Club Orange Brings Bonus Benefits, Amenities

Holland America Line is testing a new program that provides exclusive benefits and amenities found in no other existing program. Holland America Line’s new Club Orange is presented as an option for cruise travelers looking to elevate their cruise experience. Read More …

The Best Hangover Cure? A Cruise Ship!

Hello and welcome to 2019! That pounding headache and queasy feeling you’re experiencing, that’s called a New Year’s Day hangover and it’s no fun at all! Like many ringing in the New Year, your evening was probably filled with merriment, revelry and of course, a glass or two (or 10) of champagne, among other libations. …

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