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Sneak Peek: Celebrity Apex (VIDEO)

We’re just a month away from the launch of the newest ship from Celebrity Cruises and we were blessed with a new preview video from the world famous cruise line. Celebrity Apex is currently under construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France and the innovative second-in-series ship promises to take modern cruising to the …

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The Band to Replace Room Keys on Virgin Voyages

When you ask most cruisers if they’ve heard of the “The Band”, you’ll probably get a response about “pulling in to Nazareth” and the Canadian musical group that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. For those cruising with Virgin Voyages, The Band is going to mean something totally different! …

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BACARDÍ Legacy Cruise Competition has a Winner

Each year, BACARDÍ hosts a cocktail making competition which pits the best mixologists against one another to see who can create the best new drink. Competitors are invited to create an original BACARDÍ rum drink, using no more than six ingredients and compete through the national final rounds to represent their country. 

World Spa by Windstar to Feature Regional Treatments

It’s fairly common for luxury cruise lines to incorporate bits of the places they sail into the cuisine on board, but Windstar Cruises is taking things further with their upgraded World Spa by Windstar. On board the cruise line’s small ships, World Spa will feature regional spa treatments and destination-themed therapies to enhance guests’ travel …

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Q&A On Coronavirus

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Virgin Voyages Warehouse Party Reveals New Cabin Designs

Very on brand. That was the vibe of Virgin Voyages warehouse party last night in South Florida for curious cruisers eager to check out the interior of what may be the most anticipated ship ever built. Between the roller disco theme, scrumptious bites, and lots of dancing, Virgin even found time to build life-size replica …

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Watch Porthole CEO on Lifetime’s The Balancing Act (VIDEO)

The cruise industry has EXPLODED in recent years as more and more people are discovering the joys of a cruise vacation. For more than 20 years, Porthole Cruise Magazine has offered the best cruise ship news, reviews and more to eager cruisers looking for a fun and affordable vacation. Recently, Porthole Cruise Magazine CEO Bill …

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Princess Cruises And Fincantieri Sign Contracts For The Largest Ships Ever Built In Italy

Princess Cruises and Fincantieri shipbuilding company announced today the signing of the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation cruise ships, which will be the largest ever built so far in Italy. Delivery for the 4,300-guest, 175,000-tonne vessels is…Read more ›

Steel Cutting Ceremony Held at Meyer Werft For Saga Cruises’ Spirit Of Adventure

A steel cutting ceremony has been held for Spirit of Adventure, Saga Cruises’ second bespoke-built boutique ship. This follows the first new build ship, Spirit of Discovery, which will be launching in July. The event took place today at the…Read more ›

Virgin Voyages Turns Up The Volume With Onboard Record Shop And Karaoke Lounge

Virgin Voyages is returning to its Virgin brand roots and creating an incomparable music experience on their first ship, Scarlet Lady. Due to set sail for its inaugural season in 2020, Scarlet Lady will be equipped with an on ship…Read more ›