Royal Caribbean Opens New Cruise Terminal in Galveston, TX
You know the saying; everything is bigger in Texas and that couldn’t be more true today! Royal Caribbean International’s brand-new $125 million cruise terminal opened its doors today in Galveston, Texas, welcoming the state’s largest cruise ship ever to call, Allure of the Seas. The cruise lin
Aurora Expeditions Launches 2nd Expedition Cruise Ship Sylvia Earle
Photo: Aurora Expeditions / Benjamin Tan Australian adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions has announced the launch of a new expedition cruise ship which will embark on her inaugural voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica on December 10, 2022. Sylvia Earle, the second expedition cruise sh
Viking Welcomes New Ocean Cruise Ship, Viking Neptune
Today Viking Cruises welcomed the delivery of Viking Neptune, the newest ship in the luxury cruise line’s fleet, at a delivery ceremony in Ancona, Italy. Viking Neptune is identical to the other Viking ocean vessels, but the first in the cruise industry to test small hydrogen fuel systems for
MSC Cruises Reveals More Details About Dining on the Upcoming MSC Seascape
We have another month or so before any guests step on board MSC Seascape, the newest ship from MSC Cruises, but the line has revealed some pretty cool details about the dining options found on board! Along with the ship’s main dining rooms, there will also be dedicated eateries for Aurea and
Quintessential Quito in 48 Hours
Photo: Illa Experience Hotel If you enjoy the charm of old cities, the traditions of South American colonial culture and unfettered authenticity, Quito, Ecuador is your kind of place. Built on the foundations of an ancient Inca settlement, this capital city oozes old world charisma. Perched high at
Inside Tips for River Cruising
One of the world’s premier river cruise lines, Amawaterways is poised for a big 2023! Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff caught up with the cruise line’s Chief Marketing Officer Janet Bava to talk about what the line has in store for cruisers read
Holland America Line Launches New “De Lijn” Gin for 150th Anniversary
Gin has been a staple spirit in Holland America Line’s history dating way back to the company’s origination. To pay tribute to that long 150-year tradition, the cruise line is launching a new and exclusive label of gin on board ships fleet-wide. Honoring Holland America Line’s roots, a bottle
Hurtigruten Marks 20 Years of Antarctica Sailings With New Photo Set of First Voyage
Hurtigruten Expeditions has made their name sailing Antarctic waters for the last 20 years and to honor those sailings, the expedition cruise line shared a series of never-before-seen photos captured from the first Antarctica voyages aboard MS Nordnorge from Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 8, 2002.
Virgin Voyages Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Merpeople
Virgin Voyages has set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople! On November 4, 2022, 457 sailors traveling aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady’s MerMaiden voyage gathered together at the Beach Club in Bimini dressed in their fins to help set the record!
From the Readers: Family Vacation? Mardi Gras!
Porthole Cruise and Travel Reader Mark Hollingsworth and family set sail with Carnival Cruise Line onboard Mardi Gras and he shared his experience with us! Have you cruised on Mardi Gras? Let us know what you thought in the comments! No, not that Mardi Gras. That’s only once a year in New Orlean
SMiZE Cream from Tyra Banks Coming to Princess Cruises
In 2023, guests of Princess Cruises will be in for a new frozen treat! SMiZE Cream, the premium ice cream brand by supermodel icon and businesswoman Tyra Banks, will soon be available on all 15 Princess MedallionClass ships. An innovative ice cream brand featuring unique flavors and distinctive pa
CELEBRITY BEYOND NAMED BY GODMOTHER SIMONE BILES BEFORE INAUGURAL US SAILING
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Beyond, set sail from Fort Lauderdale this past Friday, November 4, marking the start of its inaugural Caribbean season. Kicking off the highly anticipated festivities was the ship’s official naming ceremony, led by Godmother and seven-time Olympic Meda
Holland America Line Makes Long-Awaited Return to Cruising in Australia
It’s been more than two years since a Holland America Line cruise ship made a call at an Australian port, but we have good news, the wait is over! Westerdam arrived in Sydney, Australia, its new homeport, on November 7th, making it the first ship from the cruise line to visit the city since pr
PRINCESS CRUISES UNVEILS “360: AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” ONBOARD DISCOVERY PRINCESS; COMING SOON TO ENCHANTED PRINCESS
A brand new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises will soon be able to transport their guests to the Mediterranean, regardless of where they’re actually sailing. Princess Cruises promises the newly revealed nightly experience will engage all of the senses, with tastes, sounds, sights,
Carnival Corporation Named One of World’s Top Companies for Women
Congratulations are in order for Carnival Corporation! The brand has been awarded one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies of 2022 by Forbes for the second time. Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistical portal that ranks industries and providers, presented the award of one of the top
DISNEY CRUISE LINE IS ADDING NEW CHARACTERS TO MARVEL DAY AT SEA
If you’re planning on traveling with Disney Cruise Line anytime soon, get ready to be transported into a world with unlimited possibilities and tons of adventure in the Marvel Universe! Disney Cruise Line has added brand-new characters and events aboard all 2023 Marvel Day at Sea sailings. Sailing
ISRAEL’S HAIFA PORT SEES BUSINESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
https://youtu.be/wB8rKr7bGZU Prior to the pandemic, there was only one local Israeli cruise line sailing from Haifa Port in Israel, making the country less accessible to cruisers and harder for locals to cruise since major cruise lines didn’t operate from Haifa. After the pandemic, Haifa Port has
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you haven’t booked a cruise for 2023 yet, now might be the best time! Cruise lines have mostly dropped testing and vaccination requirements and cruises are running again just like normal. Norwegian Cruise Line has a number of deals running right now, but this 9-day c
Amawaterways Opens 2024 River Cruise Reservations With Extended Seasons and New Ships
Today, AmaWaterways announced that travelers can now book brand-new itineraries for the company’s 2024 river cruise season. Some of the destinations featured on the 2024 itineraries include Europe, Asia, Egypt, and Africa. The river cruise line has also announced added rewards for early bookings a
Arnold Donald Stepping Down from Carnival Board Seat
After two decades of service, Carnival Corporation announced today that Arnold Donald, former President and CEO of the brand, is stepping down from the Board of Directors. “I am extremely proud of all we have accomplished together these past nine years, including the critical roles played by
