Katie McAlister Named President Of Cunard
Cunard has announced Katie McAlister as the next president of the cruise line. Effective come August, McAlister will join the Southampton-based Cunard. She is currently the chief marketing officer for UK & Ireland at TUI, where she has worked for 20 years. “We are delighted to have someo
The Best of St. Croix: A Local’s Guide
Have you ever wanted to travel to the twin city island of St. Croix? Well now is your chance! Join Bill Panoff CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel as he takes you around the island filled with Caribbean culture and history. The island is home to some amazing restaurants and b
MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Extends Global Partnership
MSC Cruises has announced an extension of the line’s global partnership deal with Formula 1. The announcement was made last night ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix today. MSC Cruises will remain the Official Cruise Partner of Formula 1 until the end of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.&nb
Azamara Reveals New Exclusive Events for the 2024 World Voyage
Azamara has unveiled 11 celebrations that are guaranteed to be “AzAmazing”! There will be three World Voyage events that will take place on Azamara Onward’s World Voyage, giving guests the exclusive opportunity to be one of the first to join in on the celebrations. Departing
Variety Cruises’ CEO Discusses Small Ship Cruising
Filippos Venetopoulos is the CEO of Variety Cruises, a leading family-owned small-ship cruise line. His grandfather founded the brand over a half century ago, and he is the third generation to lead Variety Cruises. As a 37-year-old CEO, Filippos brings a progressive and passionate perspective
American Cruise Lines Christens Two Riverboats
American Cruise Lines christened the American Jazz and American Serenade on opposite sides of the country on May 3, 2023. The two ships are part of the brand’s six American Riverboats. The American Serenade was christened in Vidalia, Louisiana. U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 5th congression
Norwegian Cruise Line Is Offering Free Cruises To Educators For Teacher Appreciation Week
From today until May 12, 2023, teachers from around the world will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, a whole week of showing appreciation for teachers everywhere for their time and dedication to educating our children. To join in on the festivities, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch
Disney Cruise Line Adds Encanto and Soul Experiences To The Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line has added two fan-favorite films, Encanto and Soul, to the line’s new family-friendly experiences aboard the Disney Magic. The “Encanto”-themed entertainment and “Soul”-inspired lounge were added during a dry dock project in Freeport, The Bahamas. The line also upgraded
Virgin Voyages Adds New Entertainment Performances
Virgin Voyages is adding a variety of immersive fleet-wide entertainment for 2023. Winner of Cruise Critic’s 2022 Editors’ Pick for Best Nightlife, the cruise company is planning on adding fresh performances to its lineup. According to Virgin Voyages, in collaboration with its “Creative Collec
Carnival Cruise Line Introduces New Restaurant ‘Il Viaggio’ Aboard Carnival Venezia
Today, Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new specialty dining experience aboard Carnival Venezia! Ill Viaggio, which translates in Italian to “The Voyage” will bring a full menu of culinary delights to showcase different tastes from Italy. “Highlighting the various Italian regio
Paul Gauguin Cruises And aIR taHITI nui Partner To Create Prize Puzzle Package
In honor of their shared 25th Anniversary year, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Air Tahiti Nui have come together to provide prizes for all five nights of the Wheel of Fortune Prize Puzzle from May 8-12, 2023. MORE ABOUT THE PRIZE PUZZLE The Prize Puzzle is during Wheel of Fortune’s Fan Favorit
Holland America Line’s ‘On Deck for a Cause’ Partners with Alaska Geographic
Since 2006, Holland America Line has invited guests to participate in “On Deck for a Cause,” a shipboard giving program benefitting six international cancer organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Years later, the initiat
Oceania Cruises Welcomes Vista
Last night Oceania Cruises celebrated the christening of its newest ship, Vista, with a ceremony in Valletta, Malta. The ship was blessed by Vista’s godmother and Italian-American chef Giada De Laurentiis. Guests at the ceremony enjoyed a performance of “Into the Nigh
Unraveling the Mysteries of Alaska With UnCruise Adventures
Set sail with Bill Panoff CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel and UnCruise Adventures to explore the most breathtaking destinations in Alaska. In this episode, Bill Panoff will take viewers on a journey of a lifetime. Whether seeing glaciers up close, wildlife watching, or explorin
Windstar Cruises Releases New Sailings Through Summer 2025
On May 9, 2023, Windstar Cruises announced its sailing schedule through summer 2025, highlighting new deployment features in its fleet of six ships. “People are spending more and traveling longer, and they are taking notice of the tremendous value that a Windstar cruise provides,” said Win
Princess Cruises to Homeport Caribbean Princess in Port Canaveral
With voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, the recognizable “Love Boat” Cruise Line now serves Central Florida. A new Princess Cruises homeport will take place in Central Florida in late November 2024, brand moving its Caribbean Princess ship there to sail eastern and western Car
Creatures of the Drake & the Bransfield
All penguins are little people wearing tuxedos. This is a truth that no one can deny. But now I can say authoritatively that king penguins are minor nobility at a society function, while gentoos are busy waiters and maitres d’hotel, waddling officiously back to the kitchen while keeping an eye on
American Queen Voyages Announces “Treat Them Like Royalty” Campaign
American Queen Voyages has shared their latest campaign “Treat Them Like Royalty,” a new partnership with sports and entertainment figures to celebrate the individuals, charities and local community organizations who have made a positive impact on their lives. Athletes and entertainers
Princess Cruises Releases 75 Sailings to Hawaii, Mexico, and California Coast For 2024 – 2025 Season
The City of Angels’ hometown cruise line, Princess Cruises, will add a new chapter to its West Coast history with a newly-released West Coast cruise season for Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. The season will have over 75 cruise options including Hawaii, Mexico, and the California Coast from three l
Atlas Ocean Voyages Adds World Voyager To The Fleet A Year Early
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ newest ship, World Voyager, will join the fleet later this year. Sister brand Nicko Cruises is transferring the 198-passenger World Voyager to the cruise line. This move expands capacity ahead of the anticipated new build, World Seeker, which will join the fleet in late
