Porthole Cruise and Travel

The MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmarí, a Spanish marine conservation organization, have launched a three-year program to restore Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean. The project will begin in …

OutRival, an AI company specializing in voice agents and Digital Workers, has launched a dedicated Travel vertical and appointed Jeff Herzfeld as Head of Travel. With the new Travel vertical, …

Crystal has unveiled new family and outdoor spaces that will debut aboard Crystal Grace when the ship enters service in 2028. Located on Deck 11, the new outdoor family area …

Oceania Cruises has announced two appointments to its North America sales leadership team. Alicia Steuart has joined the company as Senior Director of Sales, and Michael von Wittenau has been …

Century Cruises has taken delivery of Century Star, the company’s first river cruise ship built for the European market. The 174-guest vessel was delivered by Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen and …

Cruise lines are increasingly looking for ways to add value to Premium Wi-Fi packages while creating new opportunities for onboard revenue growth. For Ambassador Cruise Line, that strategy included bundling …

MSC Group’s Cruise Division released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in decarbonization, destination management, biodiversity and workforce initiatives across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. The report states both brands …

Explora Journeys has opened reservations for “A Serene Mediterranean,” EXPLORA II’s Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection, along with select additional sailings. Sailing from November 2026 through March 2027, the collection includes …

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, marked a new chapter in its partnership with the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team at the Apex Group Bermuda …

I sat down with Bud Darr, CEO of CLIA, right in the middle of Seatrade Cruise Global—and one thing is very clear… cruising is not just back, it’s evolving in …

The Pacific Northwest is a region known for its dreams. It’s famous for its long winters (witness the band of the same name), and for the visionary craftiness that those …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Legendary Journeys Collection. The collection includes three Grand Voyages ranging from 61 to 101 nights, designed for travelers looking for longer, more …

Browse this year’s party album! The 2026 Annual Porthole Party didn’t just live up to the hype… it raised the bar once again. This year delivered our biggest attendance ever, …

At Seatrade 2026, Bill Panoff sits down with Anna Nash to break down how Explora Journeys is rethinking life at sea. From the vision behind a “luxury hotel at sea” …

Princess Cruises has been recognized with four prestigious nominations at the 2026 F&B@Sea Awards, underscoring the cruise line’s continued leadership in culinary excellence, beverage innovation, and talent development across its …

Cruise connectivity has entered a new era, and it’s about much more than just Wi-Fi. In this exclusive interview, Bill Panoff sits down with Kidsan Barnes of Quvia to explore …

Diamonds in the rough are nothing but carbon subjected to heat, pressure, and time; they all start as something like this. Charred wood. The beauty of the material emerges from …

At Princess Cruises, dining at sea is no longer just buffets and main dining rooms. Under the direction of Vice President of Food and Beverage Sami Kohen, the line is …

Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st ship in its fleet, from Fincantieri at the shipyard in Marghera. Norwegian Luna is the second ship in the …

Chef Regina Charboneau, known as the “Queen of Biscuits,” will appear at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Friday, March 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss her …