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Five Faves: Eco-Experiences at Harvest Caye
Porthole’s Five Faves Eco-Experiences at Harvest Caye Five ways to discover Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest island paradise. As cruise passengers disembark at Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand-new port of Harvest Caye, they can start to see and smell the island’s flora as they walk the canopy
2017 Editor-in-Chief Awards
Each year, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Bill Panoff, has a tough time picking his favorites from the cruise and travel industry. With so many amazing options that await cruisers, these awards give kudos to those who go above and beyond in terms of service, quality, and memorable
The Third Annual Judi’s Choice Awards – And the Winners Are!
Monday Mantra The Judi’s Choice Awards…The Judi’s Choice Awards!…The Judi’s Choice Awards… And the Winners Are! Cruising has plenty of biggest, first, and most wonderful accomplishments. The Judi’s Choice Awards recognize the best of the rest. Today, I look back on 2016 and recogni
Readers’ Choice Awards 2016
Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s w
Ship Review: Seven Seas Explorer
Grand Entrance See why Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer is a ship of superlatives By Fran Golden As a journalist, you’re not supposed to believe such marketing speak as “the most luxurious cruise ship ever built,” right? Except here’s the thing: Compared to other cruise ships, Regent Seven Sea
Day in the Life with Andy Stuart
Cruise Control The November/December 2016 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine features a “Day in the Life” of Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. So PortholeTV decided to get a behind-the-scenes look at this cruise exec in action. Have a look:
Five Faves: Chill Out
Hallucinating in this heat? Envision yourself cooling off on a cruise ship with these cold treats. As my beloved Jiji was fond of saying, “it’s hotter than two rats cuddling in a wool sock.” All over the United States, July has been brutally hot … and August doesn’t look to be bringing any
Five Faves: Smokestack Spotters & Top-Deck Trivia
Stumped? Highlight for answers: 1. P&O Cruises (P&O Ventura‘s smokestack), 2. MSC Cruises (MSC Splendida‘s top deck), 3. Holland America Line (ms Nieuw Amsterdam‘s aerial view), 4. Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian Escape‘s bridge and upper decks), 5. Wind
Design Time: Chandeliers
Art Illuminated Massive cruise ship chandeliers do more than just light the way. By Fran Golden As you wander your way around a cruise ship, sometimes it pays to look up. Strategically placed chandeliers provide more than just brightness. The light not only creates mood, but the often-immense fixtur
Mama’s Bahamas Drama
Monday Mantra Oh pleeeease …. Oh pleeeease …. Oh pleeeease …. Mama’s Bahamas Drama When someone misses the ship, there’s always more to the story. The first thing I did on Friday morning was switch on the TV news, but not to see what’s going on in the presidential race, who’s getting P
Millennial Mythbuster
Millennial Mythbuster Easing common cruise qualms of tomorrow’s travelers. By Mike Faust Hi, I’m Mike, and I’m a millennial. I’m also a world traveler and a proud cruiser. For many people, especially those of my generation, cruising isn’t that “cool.” For many,
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2016
2016 Editor-in-Chief Awards Each year, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Bill Panoff, has a tough time picking his favorites from the cruise and travel industry. With so many amazing options that await cruisers, these awards give kudos to those who go above and beyond in terms of servic
Vitamin Sea: Best Bath Amenities
Get the low-down on cruising’s best bath amenities By Judi Cuervo The lovely young suite attendant arrived moments after I had settled into my extraordinary Seabourn Sojourn penthouse. She was bearing an elegant silver tray on which, I assumed, was an assortment of welcome aboard hors d’oeuv
Five Faves: Chocolate Indulgences
Porthole’s Five Faves Chocolate Indulgences If your Valentine deserves something sweet this year, consider these at-sea options for showing your love in a big way. Your average day on a cruise ship resembles what many people might consider the perfect Valentine’s Day schedule. You sleep in, enjo
Vitamin Sea: Fitness Classes
Beyond the Basics Today’s cruise ship gyms offer fun, new fitness choices. By Theresa Norton Masek Experienced cruisers know that you won’t necessarily pack on the pounds during your weeklong voyage thanks to today’s dizzying array of exercise equipment and fitness classes offered on board. Cr
Five Faves: News You Can Use
Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new ships, new itineraries, and new announcements prove that cruise companies do not rest on their laurels when it comes t
Pride of America’s Aloha Spirit
Island Inspired Catch the Aloha spirit aboard Pride of America. By Jason Leppert From a heart-pounding luau to the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, only on Norwegian Cruise Line’s one-of-a-kind Pride of America can cruisers experience the vast majority of Hawaii in a single week’s time. Currently cel
A Virgin Wish List – Mr. Branson … Richard … we’re ready to be shaken up.
Porthole’s Monday Mantra Virgin thoughts…Virgin thoughts…Virgin thoughts… A Virgin Wish List Mr. Branson … Richard … we’re ready to be shaken up. It’s an amazing time for us cruise nuts! In the coming years, we’ll see exciting new ships from Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Li
Sweepstakes Rules & Regulations
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS SWEEPSTAKES RULES 2024 NO PURCHASE necessary to enter. To enter online, complete the official online registration form found at Porthole.com/vote. Only one entry per person is allowed. Additional entry may be made by filling out the Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Reade
Readers’ Choice Awards 2015
Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s w