Cruise Deal of the Week – November 5, 2021
Happy Holidays, everyone! Holiday season 2021 is upon us and that means cruises are headed to warmer climates all over the Caribbean and Central America. If you’re still planning your next cruise vacation, cruise lines are still offering deals galore as they ramp up operation back to ful
Celebrity Apex Sets Sail on Inaugural Cruise
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale played host to a special event today as Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Apex kicked off its inaugural Caribbean season. After the official naming ceremony, the ship will begin sailing rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itinerarie
Destination Immersion in the Greek Islands with Azamara
There’s really only one way to describe the Greek islands: picture-perfect. From the immaculate white-washed homes to the crystal-clear water lapping the many sand beaches, these islands have developed a vivid allure that’s put them at the very top of destination bucket lists all over the world.
Thailand Ends Travel Restrictions for Dozens of Countries
One of the world’s most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia is reopening for international tourism! Thailand has ended the mandatory quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers from an approved list of more than 60 countries. The country is also opening up to locals as Thailand
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 29, 2021
Happy Halloween! Hopefully you’ve got your Squid Game and Ted Lasso costumes ready to go for a fun night of trick-or-treating! The good news is we’re finally starting to see some progress when it comes to opening up travel around the world. Starting November 8th, there are ways for inter
MSC Cruises CEO ‘Confident’ Full Fleet Will Be Back by Winter 2022
While most cruise lines have been sitting idle for the past 13 months, MSC Cruises has proven time and again that cruising can be safe during a pandemic. The cruise line restarted ships in the Mediterranean on board MSC Grandiosa and Magnifica last August and since then, tho
From the Readers: A Portal Porthole to a New World
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers are always sharing their best cruise and travel stories with us. Check out the latest submission below! A Portal Porthole to a New World I enjoy a good spoiler, so here it is: Take a cruise, at least, once in your life. It’s been two weeks since my
Asian River Cruise Line Pandaw Shuts Down After 25 Years
Some sad news in the cruise world this morning. Pandaw, a river expedition cruise line sailing Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and India has announced they’re closing their doors after more than 25 years in business. In the press release, Pandaw cited “lack of financial liquidity a
Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line marked a huge milestone in the cruise comeback this weekend when they christened the brand new Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral! The event was the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the cruise industry’s restart this summer. Carnival’s Chie
Cruise Saudi Is Now a Member of the World Travel & Tourism Council
The world’s newest cruise destination took another step towards their goal of becoming a top-tier cruise and travel destination. Cruise Saudi announced today that they’ve become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a community of travel and tourism professional
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 22, 2021
It’s not always advisable to wait until the last minute, but when it comes to cruise vacations, last-minute deals are the best way to save a ton on your next sailing. For those who live nearby to a cruise port and won’t have a problem getting there on embarkation day, a last minute cruis
This Royal Caribbean World Cruise Sails to All Seven Continents
Here’s something not many people can say: I’ve been to all seven continents. If you book yourself a cabin on board Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas leaving from Miami on December 10, 2023, you’ll be able to say just that! The cruise line an
JetBlue Has New Flight and Cruise Packages
Popular airline JetBlue announced today they’re launched a new set of flight + cruise packages where customers can book their flight, cruise and hotel all at once. JetBlue is the first domestic U.S. airline to offer such a package to customers and they’ve partnered with Royal C
Princess Cruises Offers Half-Price Sailings to First Responders and Medical Professionals
As a special thank you to first responders and medical professionals across the country, Princess Cruises is offering a special 50% off promotion which can be used on select cruises sailing from North America through February 2022. Those who qualify can verify their status via a
From the Readers: The People are the Real Gem
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is sharing the memories with all your friends and family when you get back! Avid cruiser Dr. and Captain Brett Ribotsky recently went on his first cruise post-COVID and wrote in to Porthole Cruise and Travel to share his experience with the rest of you.
“Great Enthusiasm” for Cruise Return Says New St. Maarten Tourism Minister
If you’re a frequent cruiser, you’re no doubt familiar with the island of St. Maarten. The island is poised to make a huge tourism comeback post-COVID and cruising is going to be a big part of it. Porthole Cruise and Travel Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff met up with newly
VIDEO: New Imaginative Dining on Disney Wish
We first heard about Disney Wish more than two years ago when the ship was announced by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we’re finally getting some concrete details about what to expect on board when construction finishes in the Summer of 2022. It
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 15, 2021
Be honest, how many pumpkin spice flavored treats have you had so far this Fall? Enjoy it while it lasts because before you know it, the winds and snow of winter will be swirling and EVERYONE will be booking a cruise vacation somewhere warm and tropical. We’re just a couple weeks from Hallowee
St. Kitts is the Ultimate Family Vacation Island
When’s the last time you took a real family vacation? Now that Caribbean travel is opening up, there is not a better time to take the whole family on a vacation somewhere they’ll never forget. St. Kitts recently opened their doors to fully vaccinated visitors and that’s great news for families
Captain Kate McCue Named Captain of the Upcoming Celebrity Beyond
President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises Lisa Lutoff-Perlo announced today that when Celebrity Beyond launches in the Spring of 2022, perhaps the most famous cruise ship captain across all the Seven Seas will be at the helm. We’re talking of course about Captain Kate McCue, the first f
