USPS Debuts New American Queen Voyages Stamp
In honor of the Mississippi River, the United States Postal Service has issued a number of new forever stamps highlighting America’s most famous waterway. The first stamps were issued at a ceremony at the Beale Street Landing in Memphis, TN yesterday. One of the stamps in the collection featur
Cruise Saudi Update with Executive Director Barbara Buczek
https://youtu.be/e0Efti7B84U One of cruising’s newest destinations, Saudi Arabia, has big plans for travel to the country and cruising is a big part of it. Cruise Saudi recently announced that they’ve become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a community of travel and
Norwegian Escape Returns to European Cruising
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular line of cruise ships has returned to European cruising for the first time since 2015! Norwegian Escape completed her first voyage to the Eastern Mediterranean with calls on Santorini, Mykonos, Naples, and Livorno, Valletta and Messina. Homeporting in
Cruise Deal of the Week May 20, 2022
We’re back from one of the newest cruise lines at sea! Margaritaville at Sea is all about taking all the relaxation and excitement of Margaritaville resorts on land to the high seas. The line’s ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, will sail from Palm Beach, Florida on 3-day/2-night itinerar
The Cape of Good Times in Cap Ferrat
It was King Leopold II of Belgium who, in the early 1900s, first cottoned on that it would be a shrewd idea to buy up land on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (known to most simply as Cap Ferrat). He snapped up the region’s grandest house — Villa Cedres, built in 1804 — which he embellished with botanica
Travel Terrific in these Deluxe Hotels
Cutting-edge hotels are pioneering new ways to travel beautifully and sustainably. Two recent concepts prove that luxury travel can be eco-friendly and still offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Moliving is a nomadic luxury hotel, with modular dwellings (think: cute cabins) that move around, delivering
Star Clippers Returns to Service
For the first time in two years, Star Clippers, the tall ship sailing company, resumes the full sailing program with all three tall ships in the Mediterranean. Star Flyer and Royal Clipper have been in the Mediterranean since last month. Now, all three ships will sail together right in time for
Jimmy Buffett and Shaquem Griffin Join Margaritaville at Sea Christening
The rebranded Margaritaville at Sea made a star-studded debut on May 12, 2022, with several hundred guests, including NFL Game Changer and Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea, Shaquem Griffin, and singer, songwriter, and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett for the traditional christening ceremony. The
Shop Around: Portland, Seattle, Alaska
As we enter a long-awaited season of West Coast departures, sailing for summers through the Pacific Northwest to Alaska, there are treasures waiting to be discovered. Every stop along the way has its own special flavor, with things you can’t find anywhere else. These are some of our favorites. POR
Cruise Deal of the Week May 13, 2022
Happy Friday the 13th, cruisers! If you’re avoiding ladders, mirrors and black cats today, might we suggest booking your next cruise vacation? Today, Celebrity Cruises announced that Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has been named Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond, the latest ship from the cru
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
NFL Player Shaquem Griffin Named Godfather of Margaritaville At Sea Paradise
Shaquem Griffin, the NFL Game Changer Award winner and the NCAA Inspiration Award, adds a new title to his name, Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea Paradise! In a press release this morning, Margaritaville at Sea announced that Griffin would be named Godfather of the all-new floating island vacation
Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Cruise Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Wonder of the SEas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Guests Overview If you can get over the size, and trust us, it takes a second, the new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International is a vacation experience for those operating on all speeds. Thrill-seekers, fo
Gymnast Simone Biles Named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond
She’s a 19-time World Champion gymnast with 7 Olympic medals to boot, but Simone Biles has a new achievement to hang in her hall of awards, Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond! In a press release this morning, Celebrity Cruises revealed that Biles would be named Godmother of their new ship w
The Scarlet Lady
Dominican Daze… a perfect description for Virgin Voyages’ dreamy 5 night getaway to the Caribbean. Setting sail from Miami, I had the pleasure of joining the Scarlet Lady and her crew on a journey to the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas – and it’s one that I won’t forget. From th
NCL Brings Full Fleet Back to Service
Norwegian Cruise Line hit the final milestone in their great cruise comeback when Norwegian Spirit, the last NCL ship still dormant, set sail in the South Pacific over the weekend. Norwegian Jade got the party started in August 2021 and it took anther 10 months, but all 17 Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Check out this Pickleball Theme Cruise
If you’re looking for a game that fun, social and easy to play, look no further than Pickleball! This sport combines tennis and ping pong for a unique, fast-paced and competitive game. The sport has exploded in popularity lately and now Pickleball enthusiasts from all over can hone their skill
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
Catching Up with USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte
One of the most famous regions in all of cruising is taking charge of their tourism recovery and things are looking bright for the future! Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, joined Porthole Cruise Magazine founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff at Seatr
Meet New Director of PortMiami Hydi Webb
Following the departure of former PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla, longtime employee Hydi Webb was the natural choice to take over. A port employee since 1992, Webb was named deputy port director in 2018 and was the interim port director prior to assuming her new position. Porthole Cruise and T
