This Hidden Structure in Spain Will SHOCK You
Cruisers visit Barcelona, Spain usually give themselves a day or two to explore the city before or after their cruise vacation because there’s so much to see and do in this classic European city. Intrepid explorers can even venture a little bit outside the city where there are some very cool t
Why You Should Spend the Holiday Season in Madeira
Happy Holidays, Cruisers! As well all get ready for fun and festivities with friends and family, there’s one place in particular that takes the holiday season to a whole new level! The Portuguese island of Madeira is visited by millions each year for its vibrant culture, natural beauty and during
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 9, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! We’re getting close to the holidays and if you’re looking for a cruise to somewhere warm this winter, do we have a cruise for you! MSC Cruises had a big week with the naming ceremony for the new MSC Seascape in New York City and the cruise line is gearing up fo
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Resilient Lady to Their Fleet
One of the newest cruise lines at sea has taken delivery of their third ship! Virgin Voyages announced today that Resilient Lady was delivered to the cruise line by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and is ready to enter service. The third ship delivered to Virgin Voyages in the past two years, Resi
A Visit to Pearl Harbor
The beginning and the end. That’s what you’ll find along the picturesque stretch of water known as Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii – tall palms, warm sun, shimmering wakes and a story of unimaginable horror and selfless heroism. Resting just below the clear waters of this idyllic ancho
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes a Record Six Ships on Back to Back Days
One popular cruise port is breaking records and that’s great news for the industry. Nassau Cruise Port saw a record six ships in port both December 5th and December 6th, bringing tens of thousands of guests to the port city. Calls to Nassau even included two of the largest ships in the world
The Best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! And welcome to the best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022! We’ve compiled a roundup of some of the best deals in cruising this year and we’re adding to the list every day so check back and make sure you take advantage of these awesome savings for your next
Meet The Plant Medicine Doctor of St. Kitts Who Cures Ailments With Plants
https://youtu.be/RTQ8AfzVE4U Humans are products of their environment. When living on an island in the Caribbean like St. Kitts, people have adapted to survive using the local flora and fauna for all sorts of things. For cruisers looking for a very unique St. Kitts shore excursion, O’Neil̵
Cruising Through New England & Canada with Princess Cruises
https://youtu.be/yqNhpd_fMtA New York City is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s actually a popular cruise port? Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess is just one of the many ships sailing from the Big Apple and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill P
Norwegian Cruise Line is Ready to Curate Your Next Caribbean Cruise
What do you immediately think of when it comes to a cruise vacation? For most, it’s looking down from your balcony stateroom to gorgeous turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches ready for a fun day ashore. Nowhere does that dream become reality quite like The Caribbean. The Caribbean has
Porthole Cruise and Travel Black Friday Sale Is Here
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! As a special thank you to our readers and their friends and family, Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine is offering a Black Friday deal of our own for 2022! When you buy a subscription to Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine for yourself, you get to GIVE ONE FOR FREE t
Cruising With Disabilities: Tips Every Cruiser Should Know
One of the cruise and travel industry’s biggest advocates for accessibility is the Special Needs Group, a medical equipment and supply company that works as the leading global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals on board cruise ships. Porthole Cruise a
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 11, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and do you know what that means? Black Friday cruise deals! Stay tuned the week of Thanksgiving for Porthole Cruise and Travel’s famous Black Friday Cruise Deal roundup with deals from a number of different cruise lines and regi
Aurora Expeditions Launches 2nd Expedition Cruise Ship Sylvia Earle
Photo: Aurora Expeditions / Benjamin Tan Australian adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions has announced the launch of a new expedition cruise ship which will embark on her inaugural voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica on December 10, 2022. Sylvia Earle, the second expedition cruise sh
MSC Cruises Reveals More Details About Dining on the Upcoming MSC Seascape
We have another month or so before any guests step on board MSC Seascape, the newest ship from MSC Cruises, but the line has revealed some pretty cool details about the dining options found on board! Along with the ship’s main dining rooms, there will also be dedicated eateries for Aurea and
Inside Tips for River Cruising
One of the world’s premier river cruise lines, Amawaterways is poised for a big 2023! Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff caught up with the cruise line’s Chief Marketing Officer Janet Bava to talk about what the line has in store for cruisers read
Holland America Line Makes Long-Awaited Return to Cruising in Australia
It’s been more than two years since a Holland America Line cruise ship made a call at an Australian port, but we have good news, the wait is over! Westerdam arrived in Sydney, Australia, its new homeport, on November 7th, making it the first ship from the cruise line to visit the city since pr
ISRAEL’S HAIFA PORT SEES BUSINESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
https://youtu.be/wB8rKr7bGZU Prior to the pandemic, there was only one local Israeli cruise line sailing from Haifa Port in Israel, making the country less accessible to cruisers and harder for locals to cruise since major cruise lines didn’t operate from Haifa. After the pandemic, Haifa Port has
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked a cruise for 2023 yet, now might be the best time! Cruise lines have mostly dropped testing and vaccination requirements and cruises are running again just like normal. Norwegian Cruise Line has a number of deals running right now, but this 9-day c
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain Kate McCue Appears with Andy Cohen on Bravo
PHOTO: Getty Images/Celebrity Cruises We’re just days away from the North American inaugural cruise of the new Celebrity Beyond from Celebrity Cruises and the cruise line is starting to ramp up the hype with a new partnership with NBCUniversal. Captain Kate McCue appeared on Bravo’
