Uninhabited, Untamed, and Untouched
Outside of the city and beyond the canal zone, Panama presents a visitor with surprisingly unspoiled nature. So be sure to hone your listening skills and practice watching for the rustling of trees in the canopy above. The rain forest in Panama covers 63 percent of the country and sequesters 160 ton
Holland America Pastry Chefs Share sweet creations During ‘Cake Me Away’
‘Cake Me Away,’ a dessert celebration on Holland America Line’s fleet features pastry chefs showcasing their favorite creations. This new event, debuting around National Cake Day on November 26, 2023, offers over 22 five-layer cakes in 16 delicious flavors. The pastry team has also
Seabourn Shares 2026 World Cruise Aboard Seabourn Sojourn
Seabourn has officially shared its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems!” The 129-day trip aboard Seabourn Sojourn will take guests to 63 destinations and ports across 14 countries. MORE ABOUT THE ITINERARY Seabourn Sojourn will embark on January 6, 2026, covering a
Cunard Brings West End Theatre To Queen Anne
Theatre producer David Pugh has announced his latest partnership with Cunard. Known for his recent hit “Shirley Valentine” by Willy Russell, Pugh will bring his award-winning shows onboard the brand’s newest ship, Queen Anne! During Queen Anne‘s inaugural season, Pu
Cunard Shares Black Friday And Cyber Monday Promotions
Cunard kicks off the holiday season early with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions available on select itineraries. From January 2024 through May 2025, set sail on voyages around the world aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne. MORE ABOUT THE PROMO
Tauck on the Seine: Paris, Pampering and Passion
We’ve been writing about cruising — ocean, river, and expedition — for more than 20 years. Our Tauck cruise on the Seine had the most all-inclusive features we’ve ever enjoyed. Tauck, the Connecticut-based international travel company, has been in business since 1925 and clearly knows how to
Scenic Group Offers Mega-Deals for Black Friday
Prepare to save big this Black Friday with Scenic Group’s mega-deals! Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced deals for both lines for river and ocean sailings. Bookings made between November 15, 2023, and November 30, 2023, are combinable with 2-for-1 fares.
Unforgettable Cruise Adventures of 2023
2023 unfolded as a year of exploration, unveiling new ships, uncharted destinations, and brand-new flavors around the world. Each destination was a chapter in our travel story, leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime. From meeting locals with heartwarming stories to adrenaline-pumping adv
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Gift Card Incentive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has exciting incentives in store for North American Travel Advisors! From November 13, 2023, through December 15, 2023, Travel Advisors will be rewarded a $1,000 gift card for each new 2024 booking! But that’s not all – there’s more to the excitement! Regent S
Disney Cruise Line Opens New Terminal At Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line has officially sprinkled its pixie dust and arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The cruise line celebrated the grand opening of its new dedicated cruise terminal, joined by esteemed port and community leaders, such as Port Everglades CEO and port director Jonat
MSC Cruises Orders Two New Environmentally-Friendly Ships from Chantiers de L’ Atlantique
MSC Cruises ordered two LNG-powered ships with French shipbuilder Chantiers de L’Atlantique. The order demonstrates the company’s commitment to buying two world-class ships from the shipbuilder and offers the option to purchase a fifth ship later. World Class 3 and 4, the two new ships, will arr
Oceania Cruises Unveils Black Friday Savings
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its Black Friday Savings! Guests can save up to $5400 per stateroom on over 100 worldwide voyages in 2024. The offer is valid for all bookings made between November 14 – December 5, 2023. More about the Black Friday Deals The Black Friday Deal includes trips to t
Journey In Style: Bill Panoff’s Experience Aboard Explora I
As Porthole Cruise and Travel’s CEO, I am thrilled to share that our journey on EXPLORA I has exceeded all expectations. The ship’s extraordinary design and meticulous attention to detail have genuinely astounded us. EXPLORA I embodies a captivating blend of sophistication and elegance t
Mooning Over SH Diana
When you walk onto Swan Hellenic’s newest ship, SH Diana, you are immediately greeted with a sense of elegance and sophistication. That’s not what you might expect from an expedition ship, but the newest member of Swan Hellenic’s fleet captures the essence of high-class exploration. As soon as
WORLD VOYAGER NAMED IN USHUAIA
MBE Winner Harpreet Kaur “Preet” Chandi Names Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Third Expedition Ship Last night, beneath sunny Ushuaia skies, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Voyager was christened by Harpreet Kaur “Preet” Chandi, the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole. Prior to introducin
A Different Sip
Every coffee lover has a favorite. Do you sip only single-origin Colombian or Brazilian? Perhaps you prefer flavored varieties, with vanilla, pecan or hazelnut added. Even if you’ll drink any dang bean that has caffeine, surely you go for one or two grocery-store brands over the others. But have y
Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery Of Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of the brand’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France! Celebrity Ascent proudly takes its place as the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ evolutionary Edge Series. “Celebrity Ascent
Brightline Shares Early Black Friday DeALS
Brightline’s “Bright Friday” deals are here! Explore the best rates of the year for Brightline fares, with one-way adult fares between South Florida and Orlando starting at $59. Additionally, children get to enjoy a discount of 50% off their rides! “Our guests have the benefit of
Carnival Cruise Line Honors Military Heroes with Onboard Tribute
Carnival Cruise Line honored more than 150 local veterans with the Houston Veterans Administration (VA) by presenting a tribute reception and luncheon aboard Carnival Breeze in Galveston, Texas. The veterans were presented with a commemorative coin in honor of their dedicated service, and were
2023 Reader’s Choice Awards Winners Revealed
“The highly anticipated 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards results have just been revealed! After receiving an overwhelming response from avid travelers around the world, we are delighted to announce the most outstanding winners in each category. Bill Panoff CEO and Editor In Chief of Porthole
