Seabourn Sojourn Adds Signature Restaurant and Mindful Living Program
Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2018 Luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced major enhancements aboard Seabourn Sojourn, including the addition of the line’s new signature restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller, and the new mindful living program created by Dr. Andrew Weil. The programs were
Florida’s Brightline Starting Train Service to Ft. Lauderdale
Florida residents are buzzing about Florida’s Brightline train starting service to Ft. Lauderdale this weekend. The site experienced so much traffic today, that online booking has been temporarily suspended. The notice reads, “Sorry! Due to overwhelming excitement, we’re experienci
Viking’s Norway: a Photographic Journey
Come along on a photographic journey with Viking Cruises through this country’s amazing landscape, which is enhanced by cultural tie-ins on board. By J.D. Andrews Sailing on Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Sky through Norway is a majestic experience unto itself. Add in Viking-inspired art, arti
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 5, 2018
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 5, 2018 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering up to $500 in free onboard spending on select 5-day or longer sailings – a “Super Splash Sale” that can be combined with the “Free at Sea”promotion providing up to $3,100 in added value. Book by January 15 for t
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 5, 2018
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 5, 2018 American Cruise Lines has become a national underwriter for the iconic PBS series Washington Week, a roundtable discussion that’s been dissecting national news story once a week since 1967. “There is a certain synergy between our cruise itinerarie
5 Big New Cruise Ships On the Horizon
Here are 5 new cruise ships to look out for! Cruise News – Jan. 5, 2018 With a new year comes new goals, new dreams, and — when you’re cruise nerds like us — new ships! There’s a lot to look forward to in 2018, including river ships, expedition ships, luxury ships, and, of course, [&he
The 2017 Judi’s Choice Awards
Monthly Mantra Judi’s Choice Awards…Judi’s Choice Awards…Judi’s Choice Awards… And the Winners Are! Cruising has plenty of biggest, first, and most wonderful accomplishments. The Judi’s Choice Awards recognize the best of the rest. Best cuisine. Best service. Best entertainment. Yawn.
Home is Where the Ship is: John Heald
Come aboard with Carnival brand ambassador John Heald By Fran Golden A cruise director is the public face of a ship, and the voice heard from above — over the PA system, that is. It’s a job that Carnival Cruise Line’s John Heald says brings great rewards. “Every day is a fun day,”
48 Hours in Monte-Carlo
Five ways to spend two days before or after your cruise from Monte-Carlo By Louise Simpson This miniature principality on the French Riviera coastline is a fantastical utopia brimming with Rococo façades, marble-floored shopping arcades selling Old Masters, and super yachts complete with their own
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2018
2018 Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor in Chief Awards As editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, Bill Panoff travels a lot. So each year, he reports back on his favorite travel experiences around the world. Here are this year’s picks of those who left amazing impressions in terms of service, q
For Shore: The Grape Escape
Exploring France’s wine country with Uniworld By Steve Leland The memory of the first time never fades away: first date, car, job, or virtually first anything. My first cruise back in 1980 altered the trajectory of my entire life. Then, 35 years and more than 500 ocean cruises later, the summer of
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offer Special Services
Special services from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours go above and beyond. By John and Sandra Nowlan It was an unexpected welcome. We knew that a river cruise with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offered all guests the services of a butler, but we didn’t expect to meet him before we even board
Millennial Luxury Cruising
Millennial Luxury Cruising Millennials are discovering the most extravagant ways to experience the world By Max Bornstein Do you desire to awake on cloud nine, throw off the covers from the $150,000 Savoir bed that graced your slumber, and warm up in the Jacuzzi on your balcony as you enjoy the sunr
Island Finds: Spice artist Jessie-Ann Jessamy
Grenada artist Jessie-Ann Jessamy creates spice-inspired crafts. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon If you’ve ever been to Grenada, the eastern Caribbean country also known as the Isle of Spice, you know that there’s one aromatic ingredient that’s particularly prevalent. Here, nutmeg — the round arom
Dish It Up: Crystal Esprit
Delicious dining at Crystal Esprit’s Yacht Club Restaurant By Janice Wald Henderson Have you ever dreamed of a chef cooking exclusively for you on a private yacht? That dream’s a reality for 62 lucky guests sailing Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises’ Crystal Esprit. The chef’s dishes dazzle li
A Standing O: Sailing with Oprah Winfrey
A Standing O Setting sail with Oprah is the ultimate fan experience. By Michel Verdure “Each moment in time we have it all, even when we don’t.” Melody Beattie from O’s Little Book of Happiness Boarding Eurodam in Seattle that day appeared unexceptional — until I approached the gangway to
Floating Galleries
Floating Galleries 10 Great Cruise Ships for Art Lovers By Sherri Eisenberg Sure, you can sail to the best destinations in the world for art lovers, from Livorno (to spend the day in Florence) to Le Havre (to explore Paris’ unforgettable museums). However, there are cruise ships that are art desti
Ship Review: American Duchess
Cruising the Mississippi River on its first all-suite paddlewheeler. By Suzanne Carmel On August 14, 2017, in New Orleans, American Queen Steamboat Company christened its newest ship, American Duchess. Godmother Marissa Applegate, daughter of the line’s chairman and CEO, John Waggoner, broke a bot
Cruise News: The Biggest Breaking Stories of 2017
The Biggest Breaking Stories of 2017 From ships and destinations to partnerships and collaboration, we’re looking back at 2017’s biggest cruise news. To catch up on the latest news, events, and happenings, check out Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Cruise News page. For now, we’re sharing five o
MSC Seaside – “the Ship that Follows the Sun” – Christened in Miami
MSC Seaside – “the Ship that Follows the Sun” – Christened in Miami Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2017 MSC Seaside, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, was named last night in a star-studded ceremony at PortMiami. The master of ceremonies was actor and TV host Mario Lopez, who led the p