Three Ways to Experience a Viking Cruise
Three ways to experience a Viking cruise Is there anywhere this cruise line doesn’t sail? When Viking River Cruises, an industry leader in river cruising with more than 60 river ships currently sailing, launched Viking Ocean Cruises in 2013 to launch a series of 930-passenger ocean ships, it opene
Vitamin Sea: Active River Cruises
A River Runs (and Bikes and Hikes and Swims) Through It Boomers are steering river ships to more active itineraries. By Ilona Biro Baby boomers realize that the secret to successful aging isn’t doing less, it’s doing more. And lately, they’re bringing that habit of regular exercise to everythi
Savvy Shopper: U.S. Virgin Islands
In the Bag How to be a savvy shopper when your ship calls on the U.S. Virgin Islands By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Shopping in “America’s Caribbean” (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St John) definitely has its advantages, the biggest being that U.S. residents are allowed to bring back $1,600 of duty-fr
2017 Editor-in-Chief Awards
Each year, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Bill Panoff, has a tough time picking his favorites from the cruise and travel industry. With so many amazing options that await cruisers, these awards give kudos to those who go above and beyond in terms of service, quality, and memorable
Ship Review: Harmony of the Seas
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 adorning locals who weren’t out first thing in the morning to catch a glimpse of just
A Day in the Life: Orlando Ashford
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 partnership with the long-running public television show America’s Test Kitchen that introduces shipboard cooking shows designed spec
Cruise Year’s Resolutions
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 making promises to ourselves that we can’t keep, and every year we do it anyway. But instead of turning this annual ritu
Design Time: Cruise Ship Bows
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 evolving aesthetics and technology, their form has morphed from sleek and clipper-like to vertical, raked, bulbous, and varying c
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes it up for Crystal Cruises
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 be identified nearly everywhere in the world. Yes, Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is that famous. At his eponymous restaurants worldwi
Just Add Land: Ultimate Italy
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 room at Villa Le Maschere, a 16th-century luxury property that Caterina de’ Medici, Queen of France, once called home. A dramatic stone s
Like a Local: Bermuda
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 the world’s most prestigious sailing regatta — Bermuda is in the midst of a tourism renaissance. New hotels are being built; existing
Mexico’s Ancient Ruins
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 archaeological sites for a unique lesson on Mexico’s past. Cruise passengers can select from a multitude of sites in numer
Vitamin Sea: Reconnect Without Tech
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 partnership. The chance to unwind and experience another place — together — can give you just the change of pace you need t
A Scenic Cruise Along the Seine River
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. Along the way, riverside cities and nearby locations filled with history, local culture, and amazing sites. On board, outstanding f
A Taste of Spain on Windstar
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 that means exploring historical sights, mingling with the locals, or shopping for authentic souvenirs, to many it means sim
Savvy Shopper: San Juan
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 mall (the 300-store Plaza Las Américas), but also its most luxurious at the Mall of San Juan, which has more
Epicurious: Caribbean Cuisine
Caribbean cuisine blends international fare with regional ingredients By Janice Wald Henderson When it comes to defining Caribbean flavors, first comes a blend of native and African cuisines with European such as French, Spanish, Dutch, and British. Then, add local ingredients such as fresh flavorfu
Readers’ Choice Awards 2016
Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s w
Ship Review: Seven Seas Explorer
Grand Entrance See why Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer is a ship of superlatives By Fran Golden As a journalist, you’re not supposed to believe such marketing speak as “the most luxurious cruise ship ever built,” right? Except here’s the thing: Compared to other cruise ships, Regent Seven Sea
Cruise Control: Andy Stuart
People Pleaser A Day in the Life of Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line By Jodi Ornstein “This is a people business,” says Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It’s 100 percent a people business.” And, after being with the company for 28 years, he a
