Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine

Perfect Harmony Meet Royal Caribbean’s biggest and boldest adventure By Danielle Fear Royal Caribbean International’s newest, biggest, and fastest fleet member arrived in Southampton in May to huge crowds of …

A Day in the Life of Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line By Fran Golden Orlando Ashford is in New York City for a press conference announcing the new …

Cruise Year’s Resolutions: Tips on how to keep your travel promises this year By Felicity Long Ah, the New Year’s resolution. Every year we read articles warning us to avoid …

How the faces of cruise ships have evolved By Peter Knego With the passage of time, passenger ships’ bows have come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. To accommodate …

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes it up for Crystal Cruises By Janice Wald Henderson Like Cher or Madonna, Nobu is one of those people who requires only a first name to …

Explore more on Italian shores during a luxury land tour By Judi Cuervo It is morning and I am in the Tuscan countryside, gazing through the French window of my …

Close the guidebooks and let a local from Bermuda lead the way. By David LaHuta Thanks to the upcoming arrival of the 35th America’s Cup in June 2017 — indeed …

If Walls Could Talk: Mexico’s ancient ruins tell tales of the past By Craig Zabransky Mexico offers history and adventure in many forms. One of the most popular is exploring …

How to disconnect from technology and reconnect with your loved ones at sea. By Natasha Burton Going on vacation is an ideal opportunity to bring the passion back into your …

A Scenic cruise along the Seine River By Art Sbarsky A summertime trip to Paris and points north in France. Ten nights aboard Scenic Gem cruising along the Seine River. …

Savor the Spain’s best bites on a Windstar Cruise. By Bill Panoff Some might say that to truly experience a new country, you must immerse yourself in the culture. Whether …

How to be a savvy shopper when your ship pulls into San Juan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Puerto Rico’s capital is a shopper’s smorgasbord, with not only the Caribbean’s largest shopping …

 Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 23, 2016 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has given a sneak peek at the construction of their first newbuild, National Geographic Quest, in a video …

Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 23, 2016 MSC Cruises has started a one-year countdown to MSC Seaside’s arrival at PortMiami, and is offering an inaugural deal with a …

Five Favorite Cruises That Give Back Making the world a better place, one vacation at a time This holiday season, the most heartwarming gift for a cruise fan would be …

Shopping Tips in St. Lucia Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Savvy Shopper, takes us to her favorite destinations for shopping tips and a behind-the-scenes look at what awaits cruise travelers. …

CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast Cruise News – Dec. 22, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2017 State of the …

U BY UNIWORLD to Debut for Adventure-Seeking, Younger Travelers Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2016 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced its newest addition, U BY UNIWORLD, a new brand that …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 16, 2016 Asian river operator Pandaw is welcoming a new ship to their fleet, a 12-cabin, Saigon-built cruiser originally named L’Amant. The ship will …

Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 16, 2017 DEAL #1: Princess Cruises is holding an anniversary sale, now through February 28, 2017, with up to $600 in onboard spending …