The Ancient Beauty of the Red Sea Ports of Jeddah and Yanbu
“What are you doing here?” asked the boy playing on his scooter along Jeddah’s attractive waterfront corniche. It’s a question I was asked quite a few times in my visit to the Red Sea ports of Jeddah and Yanbu. The inquiries weren’t in any way threatening, they were genuine, good-natured e
Enjoy the Dom Pérignon Experience aboard Oceania Marina
After several days aboard Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Marina, just when I was pretty sure I’d enjoyed the finest cuisine in the most sumptuous settings at sea, a small ad in the daily program catches my eye: The Dom Pérignon Experience, a six-course gastronomic triumph that showcases the finest Ch
New Details Emerge About Where Explora I Will Sail
Right in time for the holiday season, Explora Journey has officially released its itinerary for the ship’s maiden journey! The brand’s first of six ships, EXPLORA I will set sail on her inaugural sailing season on July 17, 2023 from Southampton, UK. EXPLORA I will offer a 15-night inaugural jo
Carnival Celebration Makes First Call to a Caribbean Port on Maiden Voyage
Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand-new flagship, made its first call to a Caribbean port when the ship arrived in Grand Turk earlier today. Currently, Carnival Celebration is sailing its inaugural voyage, a six-day Thanksgiving cruise. “It is an honor to bring our new flagship to
SEABOURN CELEBRATES SEABOURN VENTURE’S INAUGURAL VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA
Seabourn has reached another pivotal moment in the company’s history with Seabourn Venture making its first-ever visit to Antarctica. The line’s first purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture marked its maiden voyage to the “Great White Continent” with an official naming cere
Cruising Through New England & Canada with Princess Cruises
https://youtu.be/yqNhpd_fMtA New York City is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s actually a popular cruise port? Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess is just one of the many ships sailing from the Big Apple and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill P
Diamond Princess Sets Sail from New Homeport in San Diego
The newly renovated Diamond Princess welcome guests onboard this past Sunday for its inaugural sailing from its new homeport in San Diego. The shift to homeporting in San Diego has skyrocketed the city’s tourism and positively affected local businesses in the area. The sailing milestone complete
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES NAMES NEW WORLD TRAVELLER ALONGSIDE WORLD NAVIGATOR IN PATAGONIA
Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrated a landmark occasion this past weekend with naming ceremonies for its newest vessels, World Traveller and World Navigator. World Navigator has been in service since last year but never received a proper naming ceremony due to Covid restrictions. Both ships were name
Check Out the Carnival Celebration Christening Ceremony and Festivities
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest flagship Carnival Celebration has officially arrived in PortMiami! Last night, the brand held the christening ceremony for the ship and topped off the night with a celebration to showcase 50 years of fun for Carnival Cruise Line. The ship’s Godmother, Actre
Norwegian Cruise Line is Ready to Curate Your Next Caribbean Cruise
What do you immediately think of when it comes to a cruise vacation? For most, it’s looking down from your balcony stateroom to gorgeous turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches ready for a fun day ashore. Nowhere does that dream become reality quite like The Caribbean. The Caribbean has
Marie McCrea Named Godmother of Wonder of The Seas
The newest ship from Royal Caribbean International finally has a Godmother! The cruise line hosted a contest on TikTok, asking people to nominate or submit a video using the hashtag #SearchforWonderMom showcasing someone in their life that has overcome adversity and shown strength no matt
Cunard Reveals New Partnership with Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Exciting news for cruise lovers and history buffs! Today, luxury cruise line Cunard has shared news of its partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), one of the largest non-profit and educational organizations providing grants and scholarships for expeditions and geographi
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE PRESENTS 150TH ANNIVERSARY “HERITAGE CRUISES”
The festivities for Holland America Line’s 150th Anniversary year are in full swing! Today, in addition to other festivities, the company announced the launch of brand-new “Heritage Cruises,” voyages that will give passengers the chance to experience ports that are significant to the brand’s
Disney Completes Purchase of Global Dream Megaship
The fate of Dream Cruises’ former megaship Global Dream has finally been decided. At 208,000 gross tons, the ship is one of the biggest ever designed, but unfortunately Dream Cruises went out of business along with its parent company, Genting Hong Kong. Rumors first started swirling in October
MSC CRUISES Takes DELIVERY OF NEW FLAGSHIP MSC SEASCAPE
Today, MSC Cruises took the official delivery of its brand-new flagship and the largest cruise ship ever to be built in Italy, MSC Seascape. The delivery took place with Gianluigi Aponte, the shipowner, founder, and Executive Chairman of MSC Group, in attendance. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chair
Porthole Cruise and Travel Black Friday Sale Is Here
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! As a special thank you to our readers and their friends and family, Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine is offering a Black Friday deal of our own for 2022! When you buy a subscription to Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine for yourself, you get to GIVE ONE FOR FREE t
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will more than double its cruise offerings from Norfolk, Virginia in 2023. The company will extend its sailings to a consecutive six-month period from May through October. This announcement is the first step towards a suggested year-round cruise program
Holland America Line Launches ‘Refer a Friend’ Program
Traveling with friends and family makes any vacation experience that much better. Thanks to Holland America Line’s newest ‘Refer a Friend’ Program, guests, new and returning, can experience Holland America Line’s cruise experience with onboard credits and offerings with a
You Can Now Book a Carnival Venezia Cruise from New York
Looking for a new sailing experience? Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened reservations for its new ship, Carnival Venezia! Experience the “Carnival Fun Italian Style” on her inaugural season from New York beginning on June 15, 2023. “Our summer season in New York has bee
