Riding the Rails Up North: Alaska and Canada’s Best Trains
The whistle blows, the brakes hiss, and passengers admire the view from giant windows as the train lurches forward. Whether it’s for the romance, the nostalgia, or a quest for slow travel, a train journey checks a lot of boxes. Your ride may be a several-day adventure or an excursion for just a fe
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 6, 2022
Welcome to the midst of Spring! Alaska cruises are back in full swing, but today we have a Caribbean cruise deal from MSC Cruises that you won’t to miss! Summertime Caribbean cruise deals are a great way to enjoy your favorite cruise vacation without paying peak season prices. So, with that i
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 29, 2022
Another successful Seatrade Cruise Global in the books! We were on hand in Miami Beach all week for the industry’s biggest gathering of cruise industry professionals and wow was it fun! It’s officially Alaska cruise season with the first ships sailing this month, so if you haven’
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
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
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 1, 2022
Hopefully you haven’t gotten pranked too many times so far today! We thought in a day full of tricks, we’d give everyone a treat (wrong holiday!) with an extra special Cruise Deal of the Week from our friends at MSC Cruises! MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to resume opera
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 25, 2022
We’re just a week away from April and that means Alaska cruise season is about to be in full swing! It has been two long years since America’s northernmost state had a full cruise season and all indicators are this year is finally going to be a return to normal. With all your favorite po
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 18, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re still in France enjoying a trip down the Seine on board the brand new Viking Radgrid, one of eight new ships the cruise line named in Paris this week. Check back next week for more details about the ship, the trip and of course, the sights, sounds and smells of Fr
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 11, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re one week closer to Spring time and the start of Alaska cruising season! With just a few more weeks to go, why not get your next cruise in the books? Alaska season is going to be robust this year as last summer was cut short and cruisers are itching to get [&hell
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Happy to report we’ll be on board the brand new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean starting today so Tweet us, Facebook us, or comment on our Instagram with your questions and thoughts about the ship! Check out the video preview of the ship below! https://yout
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 25, 2022
What a week it was for cruising! We got to see pictures from the very first wedding on Antarctica courtesy of Atlas Ocean Voyages, more cruises lines opted into the CDC’s voluntary program for ships and we even got a sneak peek at the upcoming Carnival Celebration! Not to mention our documenta
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 18, 2022
Yesterday, Porthole Cruise and Travel published the latest piece from contributor Steve Leland about a small ship cruise line operating in Greece, Elixir Boutique Cruises. You can read it here. Elixir Boutique Cruises and their 25-cabin ship Elysium are spending 2022 sailing the Greek Islands and th
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 11, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Hopefully that’s one more week in the books before your next cruise vacation, but if you don’t have one planned at the moment, you’ve come to the right place! The Cruise Deal of the Week this week starts in sunny Miami and calls on even sunnier Nassau a
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today, we’re back with a cruise deal to Alaska but with an out of the ordinary cruise line that makes for a truly unique vacation. Cunard has long been a staple in the cruise industry as their transatlantic crossings were once the best way to get across the pond. Now, t
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 28, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! It’s time for the Cruise Deal of the Week and today we’ve got an extra special set of sailings on a brand new ship from MSC Cruises! MSC Seascape Bookings and Itineraries Coming in December 2022, the brand new MSC Seascape will sail the Caribbean from PortMiam
Pixar Day at Sea Coming to Disney Fantasy in 2023
Disney Cruise Line announced today a brand new set of theme cruises that movie fans will love! Pixar Day at Sea will happen on select sailings on board Disney Fantasy from January through March 2023. Embarking from Port Canaveral, the ship will sail itineraries in the eastern and western Caribbean w
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 21, 2022
If you spent the week shoveling snow and waiting patiently while your car windshield defrosts, nothing will cheer you up quite like booking your next cruise vacation. This Spring, Alaska’s first full cruise season since 2019 is going to be full steam ahead and the deals right now are unbelieva
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 14, 2022
We’re into the thick of January and if you’re missing the good tidings and cheer of the holiday season, it might be time to book your next cruise vacation. Cruises are still happening across the globe and there are deals to be had all over the place. Mix together an itinerary with
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 7, 2022
Welcome to 2022 and the new look Porthole Cruise and Travel! No, we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, but that’s okay! What we do have is cruise deals and lots of them. If you’re fixing to make 2022 a year that makes up for the past two, we’re right there with yo
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 17, 2021
The holiday season is finally here and if you’re looking for the best possible post-holiday getaway, a cruise is one of the best things to do right now! Not only are most ships operating at a reduced capacity, but the deals and perks cruise lines are adding on make it truly the best time to [&
