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
Royal Caribbean Unveils Entertainment Lineup for Icon of the Seas
Embark on a unique entertainment journey on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas in January 2024! Featuring “ The Wizard of Oz” at sea, live music, comedy, and a debut cast of robots and skateboarders, Icon of the Seas promises an unforgettable adventure for all its guests! More about the
Holland America Line Announces New Black Friday Deals
On November 17, 2023, guests can begin shopping with Holland America Line for Black Friday deals until December 1, 2023! Cruise Discounts on Staterooms and Select Itineraries When booking on select cruises in 2025, guests will receive a prepaid stateroom crew appreciation of up to $700 per person. P
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
Celebrity Cruises Unveils Celebrity Xcel
Get ready for a new adventure with Celebrity Xcel, the latest addition to Celebrity Cruise’ Edge Series! The new ship is set to amplify the popular features of its sister vessels while offering an unmatched premium vacation experience to its guests. The Unveiling of Celebrity Xcel The announce
AmaWaterways Introduces New Soulful Experience River Cruise and Land Packages for 2024.
After the success of AmaWaterways’ initial Soulful Experience in France this summer, the cruise line has unveiled the 2024 lineup of Soulful Experience river cruise and land packages, commemorating Black history and culture. The Soulful Experience Lineup for 2024 The 10-night Entic
EXPLORA I Arrives In Miami
Today, EXPLORA I has arrived in PortMiami to begin her inaugural Caribbean and Central America itineraries! EXPLORA I is the first of the fleet of six for the MSC Group! “We take immense pride in introducing our remarkable new ship, EXPLORA I, to the Magic City,” said Michael Ungerer,
MSC Cruises Shares New Kid Club Offerings Across Fleet
MSC Cruises will be expanding its kid’s club options and launching a new teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve! From November 15, 2023, the Young and Teens Club on all MSC Cruises ships will have extended hours, offer more live entertainment, organized sports activities, a
Carnival Cruise Line Honors Miami Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed approximately 200 local Miami-Dade veterans for a military tribute event and appreciation luncheon aboard Carnival Horizon at Port Miami. During the event, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy presented the Miami Veterans Affairs Heal
Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess Arrives in Port of Galveston
Regal Princess arrived in Galveston, marking the beginning of a milestone cruise season as the largest Princess Cruise ship based in Texas. With a capacity of 3,560 guests, Regal Princess offers roundtrip journeys to the Western Caribbean through March 24, 2024 with an anticipated 75,000 cruisers sa
The OTIVM Wellness Program Arrives Aboard Silver Nova
Following its debut aboard Silver Dawn in 2022, the Otium wellness program has arrived aboard Silver Nova, the newest ship in the fleet, with a broader array of lavish experiences and amenities. Inspired by the philosophy and traditions of the ancient Roman lifestyle, Silversea’s Otium wellness pr
Holland America Line Named Official Event Partner Of The International Skating Union
Today, Holland America Line shared the news of their latest partnership with the International Skating Union (ISU)! The cruise line has been named the Official Event Partner for ice speed skating, and leading up to the 2026 Olympics, Holland America Line will participate in national and internationa
Oceania Cruises Releases New 2024 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises has shared its revamped 2024 Mediterranean itineraries, scheduled to replace ports of call in Israel, Egypt, and Jordan with a blend of new and former favorite destinations for travelers to discover. “Our captivating new voyages have been carefully curated to combine beloved
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Bookings Aboard Norwegian Aqua
Cruisers can now book sailings to the Caribbean with seven-day itineraries aboard Norwegian Aqua, departing from Port Canaveral, Florida! Guests will visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Great Stirrup Cay, and Norwegian Cruise Line
