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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
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
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
5 Faves: The Suite Life (on Silversea Cruises)
Silversea Cruises Makes Anniver-“sea”-ries Extra Special My husband, Humberto, and I have marked our last five wedding anniversaries at sea — in fact, we’ve come to call them anniver-“sea”-ries — and have enjoyed awesome at-sea celebrations on Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, an
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 22, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 22, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2019 summer itineraries, with cruises aboard five ships sailing in Europe, three cruising to Alaska, and two calling on Bermuda as well as itineraries that include the Bahamas and Florida, the Caribbean, Canada and
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 8, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 8, 2017 Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam celebrated her coin ceremony this week. President’s Club member Anne Marie Bartels, the ship’s madrina, welded an 1898 Dutch guilder to the forward mast, marking the year the first Statendam came into servi
5 Faves: Save Our Ships
How you can contribute to preservation efforts. According to the website GivingTuesday.org, #GivingTuesday is “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday is meant
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 10, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 10, 2017 Princess Cruises has released a time-lapse video of a landmark event – Caribbean Princess becoming the first neo-Panamax cruise ship to transit the newly widened Panama Canal. Previously, only vessels with a maximum width of 106 feet could enter th
Cruise Connection: There’s a themed sailing just for you
No matter your interest, there’s a themed sailing just for you. By Fran Golden People with particular passions like to share their interests with other like-minded folks. Hence, the theme cruise business has grown to hundreds of sailings a year. Options run the gamut from the sublime to the, well,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 29, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 29, 2017 Luxury line Silversea Cruises has announced plans to change three of its all-suite ships this December. Silver Wind and Silver Whisper will emerge from a December refurbishment with new décor in public areas inspired by the cutting-edge flagship Silver
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 25, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 25, 2017 Holland America Line is showing their hometown pride by sponsoring Seattle golfer Landon Jackson at the Boeing Classic. Jackson, the first African-American pro at Pebble Beach Golf Links, hopes the tournament will lead to a spot on the 2018 PGA TOUR Cham
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 11, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 11, 2017 Holland America Line is bringing back its Explore4 promotion, offering a $1,400 beverage package per stateroom (based on a 14-day cruise), dinner at the Pinnacle Grill for two, free or reduced cruise fares for friends or kids in the same stateroom, and 50 pe
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017 Holland America Line is expanding its presence in the Panama Canal, with eight ships visiting the region on 19 cruises through spring 2018. As well as full transits, ms Zuiderdam offers two Southern Caribbean itineraries with a partial canal transit. Lind
Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
The Winners Are In! Thanks to all the Porthole Cruise Magazine readers, fans, and savvy cruisers for your votes in the 19th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Here are your picks for the top-of-the-top in our three categories covering the wide world of cruising: Float Your Boat Best Small Ship&nbs
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 23, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jun. 23, 2017 Viking Cruises’ third ocean ship, Viking Sky, was officially christened during a public celebration in Tromsø, Norway. The 930-guest, 47,800-ton Viking Sky navigated into the Tromsø harbor on June 22, where she received a warm welcome from flag-w
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 16, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jun. 16, 2017 Holland America Line’s “Ready Set Sail” deal is offering prepaid gratuities and up to $500 onboard credit when you book a stateroom on select sailings June 2017 – March 2018 and $100 Internet credit when you book a suite. Book by July
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 9, 2017 For the very first time in its history, Norwegian Cruise Line is positioning a cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, in Hamburg scheduled for multiple voyages during the 2017 summer season. From its new homeport of Hamburg, Norwegian Jade will then traverse th
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 2, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 2, 2017 Ponant is launching the world’s first underwater multi-sensory lounge, called Blue Eye, located beneath the water line on the new Ponant Explorers series of ships. The space will feature two glass portholes shaped like the eye of a whale looking out to
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 19, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 19, 2017 Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam, due for delivery in Venice on December 1, 2018. Her maiden voyage will depart from Rome on a 14-day trans-Atlantic to F
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 5, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 5, 2017 Three inspirational figures are joining O, the Oprah Magazine and Holland America Line for a July 15 cruise to Alaska aboard ms Eurodam. Oprah Winfrey and her magazine editors will be joined on board by SuperSoul 100 members India.Arie, the Grammy-winning