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Healthy Sail Panel Releases 74-Point Plan
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s a particularly special Monday for those who love reading 65-page documents outlining on board health and safety protocol upgrades. That’s right! Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group released their health and safety plan for the CDC to review and th
Will CDC Extend Pause On Cruising & Is A Vaccine Actually the Answer?
When it comes to travel, few come close to the knowledge and experience of Emmy award winning investigative reporter and travel editor for CBS News, Peter Greenberg. A member of the U.S. Travel Association’s Hall of Leaders for his contributions to the travel industry, Greenberg is an
Cruising Will Be Safe Says NCL’s Harry Sommer
When Norwegian Cruise Line President Harry Sommer took over for departing president Andy Stuart in December of 2019, everything was looking up for the cruise line and the industry as a whole. However, just a few months later, a global pandemic came out of the blue and the cruise industry has been on
Royal Caribbean Implements New Safety Drill
It’s the least exciting, but most necessary part of any cruise vacation; the muster drill. We’ve heard a lot about safety-first cruising lately, and it appears Royal Caribbean Group is taking that seriously. The Muster 2.0™ is a mobile and smart tv service on board the ship where guests learn
First Impressions of Scarlet Lady
Who’s that Lady? For months, Virgin Voyages had been flooding social media channels with carrot-dangling teasers about its mold-breaking Scarlet Lady, the first of four ships being launched by Sir Richard Branson’s fledgling cruise line. There’d be glamorous RockStar suites, a late-sleeper
Immersed in Commerce: The Evolution of Onboard Retail
There’s no lack of at-sea thrills these days — from racetracks and roller coasters to water slides — that elicit screeches and screams of joy. But when those heightened sounds emanate from the onboard watch shop … well, something unexpectedly special must be happening. Virtual Reality at Sea
Gone to Sea: Broadway at Sea
In 2010, an imposing trio of bald, blue madmen convinced me that onboard entertainment was about to take an extraordinary turn. At the time, I was seated in the Epic Theater aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s recently launched Norwegian Epic. On the elaborate stage before me, a riotous performance of
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2020
Welcome to 2020! Where are you cruising next? Here are the picks for the top travel experiences that left an impression on our editor-in-chief in terms of service, quality and memorable moments. Bill Panoff Editor-In-Chief The Best On Board Time spent aboard a cruise ship is time well spent. Here ar
Silver Cove Sets the Private Island Standard
Private islands are all the rage in cruising these days as lines are jockeying to have the most exclusive, luxurious or exciting private island experience in the industry. Norwegian Cruise Line has a handful of new ships in service and many of them are making stops at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cr
A Day in Corozal: Your Guide to Visiting Belize
Corozal Town is the capital of the Corozal District in Northern Belize. Situated nine miles from the Mexican border and the city of Chetumal, the town is 84 miles north of Belize City. For many visitors to Belize, Corozal is off the beaten path which is regrettable because the area is rich in Mayan
Last Call: Cool Encounters at SKYY Vodka Ice Bar
The Place — SKYY Vodka Ice Bar Grab A Seat — Norwegian Epic, Escape, and Getaway. Standout Feature — Inspired by the original Scandinavian ice hotels, everything about this bar — the walls, the seats, the glasses — are made from expertly chiseled blocks of ice. The chilly chamber is kept a
Last Call: L’eau de Vie at Connoisseur Club
The Place — Connoisseur Club on board Regent Seven Seas Grab A Seat — Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Splendor, and Seven Seas Voyager Standout Feature — Deep blue walls and oversized leather armchairs outfit this elegant hideaway where you’re sure to find you
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2019
2019 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, quality, and memorable mom
Trick or Treat … or Travel
The Monthly Mantra Halloween, Ahoy! … Halloween, Ahoy! … Halloween, Ahoy! I just finished the final Twix in the massive bag of assorted Halloween candy I bought — obviously, a bit too early — for my trick-or-treaters. I finished the Twizzlers yesterday, so if the kids don’t like Th
Hurricane Michael Threatens Gulf Coast
Another week, another hurricane bearing down on Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. This storm, named Michael by the National Hurricane Center, is moving its way north through the Caribbean Sea and into the Gulf of Mexico where projected landfall includes Western Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. The 7t
Set Sail with this Grammy Award Winner
For those living on a prayer until their next cruise, do we have some great news for you. Cruising giant Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway To Paradise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours, c
This Popular Jamaican Resort is Making Big Changes
You’ve probably seen commercials on TV for Sandals Resorts in Jamaica and across other Caribbean islands. The white sand, the beautiful blue water and the smiling, happy people make it seem like Heaven on Earth. Well, it’s getting even better! The resort recently announced a new initiative t
Disney Fantasy Makes Welcome Return to Tortola
September 6th, 2017 isn’t a day the people of Tortola will forget anytime soon. Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, laid waste to the island with winds of 200+ mph at its core. Tortola, along with the rest of the British Virgin Islands, took a direct hit and the road to recovery is finally reachin
The Last Straw
Pollution is killing our oceans. Each year, millions of pounds of plastic and other debris are dumped in oceans across the world and the consequences are already drastic. As the severity of the situation reaches the mainstream, several major cruise line brands are taking it upon themselves to help f
5 Must-Have Travel Apps
How did we ever do anything before cell phones?! There are so many great apps for travelers. Life abroad is easier than ever before. Here are the top 5 must have travel apps! MiRide There are plenty of concerns about the safety of apps like Uber and Lyft. Check out MiRide – a luxury ride se