Carnival Cruise Line Names Emeril Lagasse Chief Culinary Officer
Today, Carnival Cruise Line kicked their food offerings up a notch by naming Chef Emeril Lagasse as the brand’s Chief Culinary Officer. Lagasse has years of culinary talent and has showcased his skills with his restaurant Emeril’s Bistro, a popular favorite on two Carnival ships, Mardi Gras and
Happy New Year From Porthole Cruise And Travel
On behalf of the whole team, we wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. After a fun and exciting year of cruising and traveling, we can’t wait to welcome 2023 with more destinations, experiences, and memories. Before we dive into the new year, join us in recapping some highlights from 2022. Tr
Carnival’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations Kick Off 2023
As we count down the days until New Year’s Eve, Carnival Cruise Line has announced some exciting new year’s festivities on land and sea for the whole family. Whether traveling by land or sea, Carnival invites guests to “Choose Fun Together,” the theme of their 2023 campaign.
NORWEGIAN’S ALASKA AWAITS
A cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line can be the best way to experience the Great Land. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Alaska, it’s time to stop wishing and waiting for the right time to travel. As America’s last great wilderness, Alaska has some of the wildest views in the world; from cruis
MSC CRUISES PLANS FOURTH U.S. HOMEPORT in GALVESTON
After the much-anticipated inaugural of MSC Seascape, MSC Cruises announces more plans coming down the pipeline. The next phase of the brand’s U.S. expansion calls for a new terminal for MSC Cruises ships homeporting in Galveston. The line is currently in negotiations with Galveston Wharves to
Set Sail Aboard the AmaMagna With CEO Bill Panoff In 2023
Have you ever wanted to experience a European river cruise? Well, now’s your chance! AmaWaterways and Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff are taking you along for the journey of a lifetime. In 2023, set sail with the Porthole team on the one-of-a-kind AmaMagna to experience
Exploring Reus, Spain With Bill Panoff
Welcome to Reus, Spain! Guests visit this little town during the summertime to experience the traditional party each year. With lots of music, food, wine, shopping, and sites to see, we invite you to explore the city’s beauty! Join Bill along his walkthrough of Reus to see shots of the foll
Ruby Princess Departs on Inaugural Voyage From Galveston
Over the weekend, Princess Cruises returned to Texas after six years with Ruby Princess. Yesterday, she departed on her inaugural sailing out of Galveston. In honor of Ruby Princess’s inaugural sail and the brand’s first cruise out of Texas in six years, Princess President John Padgett hosted a
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – DECEMBER 16, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! We are just days away from all the fun winter holidays! If you need a last-minute gift idea or to treat yourself, we have a cruise for you! Holland America has changed the game and brought the popular indoor and outdoor sport, pickleball, to all their fleets! But wait, there
Barbara Muckermann Named President and CEO of Silversea Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group has announced some changes in the executive suite and beyond. Barbara Muckermann, the Chief Commercial Officer of Silversea, will become the cruise line’s next president and CEO and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee. The brand’
Holland America Line Brings Pickleball Fleetwide in 2023
Pickleball, an indoor and outdoor sport that combines elements of tennis and ping pong, has been around since 1965, but the game has grown worldwide and, most recently, on cruise ships! Holland America Line has shared their latest partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA),
Royal Caribbean Commits to Sustainable Ships
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with the Meyer Turku shipyard to bring production of climate-neutral ships to Finland. Together, Royal Caribbean and Finland want to pave the way forward for innovative and sustainable shipbuilding, which they see as key for advancing innovation and stre
Carnival Cruise Line Reveals New Details About Carnival Venezia
Guests looking to sail on Carnival Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Carnival Venezia should read on! Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, and Glenn Aprile, Director of New Build Product Development, presented a live virtual preview of the new ship from Il Mulino, an Itali
Royal Caribbean Officially Names Wonder Of The Seas
Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International celebrated and officially welcomed its newest vessel, Wonder of the Seas, to Port Canaveral, Florida. Royal Caribbean executives, families, friends, and the new ship’s godmother Marie McCrea gathered to celebrate the start of the new year-round f
Oceania Cruises Accelerates Debut of Vista
Oceania Cruises revealed some exciting news from cruisers! The brand has decided to accelerate the debut of its new ship Vista and begin sailing on its new “Founder’s Cruise,” on May 13, 2023! Initially, Vista was scheduled to sail on her inaugural season on May 20, 2023, but due
Disney Cruise Line Announces Tropical Sailings In 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced a full list of sailings to tropical destinations in early 2024. Come aboard the cruise line to experience a fun-filled vacation filled with magic and stops in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Mexico! Disney Dream Highlights Beginning in early 2023, guests are inv
Explora Journeys Reveals Upcoming ITINERARIES for Explora II
Explora Journeys has shared some exciting news! The luxury lifestyle brand under the MSC Group has released its summer 2023 itineraries for the company’s new ship, Explora II. Set sail to new destinations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean, and Africa! Michael Unger
MSC Seascape ARRIVES IN NYC FOR NAMING CEREMONY
MSC Cruises’ latest fleet MSC Seascape has officially arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City! The ship will have her traditional maritime Naming Ceremony on the evening of December 7, 2022, to wish her good luck for her future sailings and officially name Sophia Loren the Go
Costa Cruises Announces Expansion of “Cruise & Golf” Program For 2022-2023
Golfers, grab your bags and balls! Costa Cruises’ has officially announced the expansion of its “Cruise & Golf” program! Beginning this month, guests traveling on Costa Cruises’ Costa Toscana and Costa Smeralda’s Mediterranean itineraries can play golf in destinat
Princess Cruises Prepares To Cruise Japan in 2023
Earlier this week, the Japanese government released a statement allowing international cruise ships to cruise Japan. Starting on March 15, 2023, Princess Cruise will begin sailing to the island nation, allowing guests to experience Princess Cruises with the all-new Princess MedallionClass for the fi