CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – February 3, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! Love is in the air this February, and what better way to celebrate this heartfelt month then a Valentine’s Day cruise deal! Azamara Gives the Gift of Travel This Valentine’s Day Amazara has announced the #BeMyShipmate social media sweepstakes, giving one lucky win
Celebrate Valentine’s Day On Princess Cruises’ Love Boat
It is February, the month of LOVE! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a romantic cruise! Princess Cruises invites guests to fall in love again on “The Love Boat,” while creating unforgettable memories in romantic destin
Paul Gauguin Cruises Marks 25 Years In French Polynesia
This year, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ The Gauguin Experience marks 25 years of cruising through French Polynesia. The m/s Paul Gauguin was specifically designed to sail through the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Bali. The ship’s crew members and Les Gauguins, a loca
Viking Welcomes Fifth Viking Longship
Today, Viking announced the addition of a brand-new Viking Longship, designed to cruise along the Seine River. The cruise line will welcome the new vessel in 2025. The supplementary ship will join the company’s four other Viking Longships officially named in 2022, the Viking Fjorgyn, the Viking Ka
Holland America Line Guests Donate $450,000 for Aid to Ukrainians
The fundraising effort, “On Deck for a Cause,” a 5k fundraising walk on Holland America Line’s 11 ships, raised $450,000 for Ukrainian Relief. For 10 months, every cruise on the line’s fleets could make a $25 donation to participate in the 5k walk during their sailing, in loc
What I Wish I Packed For My Antarctica Cruise
I told myself I wouldn’t leave packing for my Antarctica cruise until the last minute. I’d be braving unforgiving and extremely changeable weather – wind, snow, rain, and ice – not to mention living onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen with Hurtigruten Expeditions for 10 days on my first-ever cruise v
Greek Cuisine Cooking tiPS wITH wINDSTAR cRUISES
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Joseph Kalynuik, Windstar Cruises’ Executive Chef, for a Greek cuisine cooking demo! Chef Joseph has 43 years of culinary experience. He gives guests cooking lessons aboard Windstar cruises, teaching how simplistic cooking cultural foods
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making An Icon: Creating Surfside”
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Surfside,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024. ABOUT “mAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 5 In this episode, guests can fin
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE RAISES $3.5 MILLION FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
In 2022, Carnival Cruise Line broke its fundraising record for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Carnival set the record in 2018 with a donation of $2.8 million but quickly surpassed that in 2022 with a total of $3.4 million raised for the hospital. Since their partnership in 2010, Carnival h
Oceania Cruises iNTRODUCES aLLURA tO thE fleet In 2025
Today, Oceania Cruises introduces Allura, the brand’s second 1,200-guest Allura Class Ship! Allura is set to sail in 2025 and will be the sister ship to Vista, the brand’s latest ship sailing in May 2023. “At Oceania Cruises, we are always looking for ways to evolve, el
SEABOURN PURSUIT REVEALS 7 NEW PRE-INAUGURAL SAILINGS
This summer, Seabourn’s newest expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, will sail through the Mediterranean, Transatlantic, and Caribbean on seven brand-new pre-inaugural sailings. Seabourn Pursuit will enter service on August 12, 2023. Currently available for booking, these new itineraries give g
Ama Waterways AmaMagna Danube Experience
In 2023, set sail with AmaWaterways and Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff on the one-of-a-kind AmaMagna to experience the Danube river! While we are waiting, let’s take a look back at our writer Steve Leland’s seven-night experience on board the AmaMagn
Here’s What To Expect On An Adults-Only Cruise
Have you ever wondered about adult-only cruising? While many of us enjoy cruising with our families or children, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and book an adults-only cruise. If you are curious about what to expect, keep reading. VIRGIN VOYA
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – JANUARY 27, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! We are excited to share with you a fun, date-night adventure to plan for you and a loved one this Valentine’s Day! Brightline’s South Florida Fun + Romance This Valentine’s Day, Brightline, South Florida’s inter-city rail invites couples and gues
AMERICAN JAZZ HEADS WEST FOR 2023 CALIFORNIA RIVER CRUISES
Today, American Cruise Lines announced that one of its ten brand-new riverboats, American Jazz, is leaving the Mississippi River and heading to the West Coast for new California river cruises scheduled to begin in February 2023. The new ship is currently on its way to San Francisco Bay and is antici
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE EXPANDS PRESENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Norwegian Cruise Line is ecstatic to reach another landmark in the company’s history. The cruise line has completed its inaugural season cruising from Cape Town, South Africa. One of Norwegian’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian Jade, is the first vessel to officially homeport in the South African port.
St. Maarten Explore The Island
Welcome to the beautiful island of St. Maarten! St. Maarten is one of the best-known islands in the Caribbean, known for its beaches, culture, and fantastic shopping. Its cobblestone streets, outdoor cafes, world-class restaurants, and vibrant nightlife make it a great destination for travelers look
MSC Cruises Offers Guests A Valentine’s Day Getaway To Remember
MSC Cruises brings love onboard all 21 ships this Valentine’s Day! If you want to enjoy a romantic escape with your special someone with breathtaking views and vibrant sunsets, continue reading! MSC CRUISES Valentines Day Getaway Offerings MSC Yacht Club offers a 24-hour butler service, a priv
Give Yourself the Valentine’s Day Gift of a Lifetime With Aurora Expeditions
Give Yourself the Valentine’s Day Gift of a Lifetime! I might not know a whole lot about Aurora Expeditions, but I love them already. While other cruise lines are marking the arrival of Valentine’s Day with promises of new romantic heights, Aurora Expeditions is encouraging us solo sailors to us
Brightline Partners With Uber
South Florida inter-city rail provider Brightline has shared the latest partnership with Uber, the transportation company with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride. Both Brightline and Uber will change the game for transportation creating a seamless and convenient experience for all types of
