Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine

In Cherbourg and Brest, you’re much more likely to be enjoying that cuisine alongside actual French people instead of tourists. The château belongs to — and is still partly occupied …

As the sun rose over Sydney on March 14, 2025, a historic moment was unfolding in the harbor. Just east of the Heads, the 108,865-gt Pacific Adventure was slowly sailing …

Hurtling into the future can be so tiring, and worse … it can be tacky. Things that last tend to be not just practical but classy. And as any traveler …

Now, you can have an individualized guide to your health and wellness right at your fingertips. Introducing Cured — a new holistic app consisting of more than 70 modules, categorized …

Discerning diners know about the prestigious Michelin Star, bestowed upon restaurants that satisfy the high gourmet requisites of the Michelin Guide. But there’s a lesser-known award, also presented by Michelin, …

Like many who try a multi-day bike trip for the first time, I felt both excited and intimidated by the idea of cycling for two or three hours a day. …

Plunging into freezing lakes, meditating in snowy valleys and swimming outdoors in the heart of winter aren’t everyone’s cup of (iced) tea, but there’s a reason why “cold-immersion” holidays are …

Always at the forefront of ecological education, the nonprofit MSC Foundation continues to expand its research into coral reef restoration. At a three-day workshop, MSC officials disclosed its future plans …

Who doesn’t remember sitting through history class in elementary school wondering how historical events actually took place? My imagination often ran wild as I went down my imaginary rabbit hole, …

MSC Cruises is one of the most family-friendly cruise lines in operation today, and you can see this in everything they do. With five onboard kids clubs for children ages …

Dining on MSC World America comes with new included restaurant options and several never-heard-of specialty dining venues on board.

If you detest being dive-bombed by gnats and mosquitoes but can’t stand the smell of over-the-counter insect repellents, noted herbal medicine expert Gudrun Snyder has solved your problem — and …

Rascal Voyages just launched its newest cruise in which guests learn about coral reefs, and even participate in conserving these precious and endangered marine systems. The 5-day conservation voyage explores …

One version of me stands in the bitter cold of Interior Alaska, bundled in layers of wool and puffy insulation, breath swirling around me in a cloud as I stare …

Gangways have retracted, ropes cast off and the propellers now churn. You’re on deck to fully enjoy sailaway, but what can be seen on shore as you glide from the …

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is celebrating a maritime milestone with a voyage going halfway around the icy continent of Antarctica. The ultra-modern expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration began its semi-circumnavigation on January 28, …

“I can’t believe I have to drive through Canada to get to here,” I mused while waiting at the Point Roberts–Boundary Bay border crossing. My quest to find the quirky …

Victory Cruise Lines , known for small-ship, all-inclusive voyages, will offer over 75 shore excursions during its 2025 season, featuring cultural landmarks, outdoor adventures, and culinary experiences along the Great …

MSC Cruises has named actress and television host Drew Barrymore as the godmother of its new U.S. flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will officially name the ship during a ceremony …

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has unveiled plans to debut a new luxury ship on the Amazon in early 2027. The vessel is the company’s first newbuild since 2020 …