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When it comes to hopping around the globe, there aren’t many who log more miles annually than Scott Eddy. A veteran travel aficionado with with a laundry list of countries under his belt and his own show on Lifetime TV called Video Globetrotter, Scott is also an accomplished cruiser, having pr
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 22, 2022
We’re less than a month away from the first day of Spring and that means Alaska cruises are about to be in full swing! Sailings from Seattle and Vancouver are about to head north up the Inside Passage and if you’ve never experienced Alaska, there’s never been a better time to book!
Silversea Cruises Has a New Departure Port for Antarctica Sailings
One of the top luxury adventure cruise lines has a new departure port for their journeys to Antarctica! Silversea Cruises announced today that the line’s three ice-class expedition ships—Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Explorer—will embark and disembark in Puerto Williams, Chile, for t
MSC Cruises Reveals New itinerary for 2024 World Cruise
There’s a new world cruise open for booking and the 121-day itinerary is one you have to check out! MSC Cruises opened sales today for the MSC World Cruise 2024, set to depart in January 2024, aboard MSC Poesia. The cruise calls on 52 destinations in 31 countries, concluding in Berlin on May 4
Is CBD Allowed on a Cruise Ship?
Health and wellness is one of the most important things we focus on in our lives. We’re always looking for ways to live healthier lives whether that’s through our diets, our mental and emotional health or our daily physical activity. One of the hottest new trends in health and wellness these day
Your Cruise to Australia is Back On
It had been more than two years since the last time a cruise ship sailed past the iconic opera house in Sydney Harbor, but that all changed this morning when P&O Cruises’ Pacific Explorer arrived to much fanfare. Flanked by tug boats on all sides spraying their water cannons, Pacific Ex
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 15, 2022
This week, one of the most popular vacation spots in the world opened back up for cruisers when Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America set sail from Honolulu on its first cruise back since the pandemic began in 2020. The ship is the only large vessel cruising the Hawaiian islands and if you
Extensive Refurbishments Coming for Oceania Cruises’ Riviera and Marina
Oceania Cruises made a big splash this morning when they announced stem-to-stern re-inspiration of the 1,210-guest ships Riviera and Marina as part of the cruise line’s OceaniaNEXT experience elevation initiatives. Once both renovations are complete in 2023, Oceania Cruises will boast a full f
Québec City Opens Second Brand New Cruise Terminal
Québec City | Photo: Destination Québec Cité Located just minutes from Old Québec, a new cruise terminal at Port of Québec occupies nearly 100,000 sq. ft., making it the largest in Eastern Canada. This new strategic asset will benefit all cruises on the St. Lawrence River and has the space ne
Special Needs Group Continues Improving Cruise Accessibility
One of the industry’s biggest advocates for cruise 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. Today, they’ve ann
Hawaii Cruises Return Onboard Pride of America
One of the most unique cruise experiences out there is back sailing after a pandemic pause in operation. Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Line returned to service from Honolulu, Hawaii over the weekend, the fifteenth ship from the cruise line to resume sailing. The only large ship sailin
Cruises to Canada are Finally Back
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 9, will be the first time a large cruise ship has called on a Canadian port since the start of the pandemic. Holland America Line will call on Victoria, British Columbia with Koningsdam and then end it’s 7-day itinerary the next day at Port of Vancouver. It’s b
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 8, 2022
Alaska season is finally upon us! There are numerous ships sailing in the coming weeks and they’ll be full of excited cruisers braving the early season chill for a glimpse of the real wild of America’s largest state. It’s been a long time since cruise ships pulled into ports like K
This Cruise Line Has 1,390 Summer Shore Excursion Options
Generally speaking, having options is a good thing. MSC Cruises has taken that notion and ran with it when it comes to their lineup of shore excursion options for Summer 2022. This is not a typo; the cruise line is offering 1,390 unique excursions across their fleet. One thousand three hundred and n
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches First Cruise Industry NFT Collection
According to a press release from Norwegian Cruise Line, the cruise provider “will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s first collection of NFTs.” To celebrate the launch of the upcoming Norwegian Prima, NCL is launching an online NFT marketplace on Wednes
Madeira’s Cruise Recovery is in Full Swing
One of the best kept secrets in cruising is the Portuguese island of Madeira, a sub-tropical paradise visited by millions each year for its unique culture, outstanding flora and fauna and a bustling downtown port area with lots to explore. Now that we’re finally putting the pandemic behind us
Fort Lauderdale is Focused on Travel for All
Here at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, we’ve long been fans of the phrase “cruising is for everyone.” Travel, in general, is something that should be open and accessible to all who are curious enough to step foot in a new place. One tourism board is reaffirming their commitment to tr
Port of Boston Begins 2022 Cruise Season
For the first time in two years, Port of Boston is ready for a full season of cruising! Today, the port welcomed the first cruise ship to the Port of Boston, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl. The ship is making her maiden voyage to Flynn Cruiseport Boston, her homeport through November
New Stay & Cruise Packages from MSC Cruises
One of the fastest growing cruise brands has new cruise and stay packages for their guests to enjoy! MSC Cruises is set to introduce their new “Stay & Cruise” packages this summer so guests get the most out of their cruise vacation, both while at sea and on land. Starting in late Summer, 202
Holland America Line Will House Ukrainians Refugees on Board Volendam
Holland America Line has teamed up with the Netherlands and the City of Rotterdam to accommodate Ukrainian refugees on board Volendam as they need a place stay after leaving their homeland due to the ongoing war. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for appr
