The Cruise Experience of the Future
The Cruise Experience of the Future Floating islands, indoor snow and starlight voyages: cruising into tomorrow By Clare Emmett Cruise ships have come a long way since the earliest days of steam-powered passenger vessels. Today’s ships boast luxurious accommodations, modern conveniences
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2014
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 mo
Executive Spotlight: The Un-Cruise Captain
Executive Spotlight: The Un-Cruise Captain From kayak paddles to corporate decisions, storytelling seaman Dan Blanchard keeps a steady hand. By Fran Golden Captain Dan Blanchard, dressed in casual North Face attire, strolls up to a passenger about to board an Un-Cruise Adventures small shi
Join the Club: Blue Sea, Red Sea
Join the Club: Blue Sea, Red Sea Beyond just uniting the similarly minded, political cruises actually make waves in the overall governing landscape. By Clark Norton The tenor of the onboard discussions couldn’t be more different. On some cruises, the right can do no wrong. On others, the
Like a Local: Marseille
Like a Local: Marseille The unspoiled heart of the French Riviera By Lisa Gerard-Sharp “There are only two kinds of people in the world — the Marseillais, and those who wish they were.” I first fell in love with the French Riviera as a child when exploring the wild creeks and secret
Bucket List: Hong Kong
Bucket List: Hong Kong Four ways to make the Far East unforgettable by Kevin Revolinski In 1997, Hong Kong ended 156 years as a British colony and became a Special Administrative Region of China. The operative word here is “special.” The energy of this city, one of the most densely popul
Director’s Cut
Director’s Cut Like the mayors of a city, cruise directors are more than just the face of the ship. By Douglas Kurt Aboard a cruise ship are many hallways and doors unknown to guests. Those with “Crew Only” blazoned on them speak of mysteries that await. In this issue, we speak with s
Aranui 3: Tahitian Delivery
Tahitian Delivery In the wake of Gauguin, Melville, and Stevenson, Aranui 3 plies the remote Marquesas in the most unique of ways. By Clark Norton It’s a day of celebration on the island of Ua Pou, one of six inhabited islands in the Marquesas archipelago of French Polynesia, among the mo
Miami’s Wynwood Walls
Miami’s Wynwood Walls Where street art climbs to a whole new level By Richard Varr If these walls could talk… but they do. In this winding maze of street art, bold patterns and colors scream with passion and fantasy, with raw emotion and imagination. I see luminescent cityscapes, quirky f
Cruise Wisdom: Socializing At Sea
Cruise Wisdom: Socializing At Sea By Cindy O’Neil Q: My husband and I are getting ready to sail on our first cruise in a few months. We are concerned about meeting people and making friends once we get on board. Can you share some secrets to finding other passengers to hang around with? – J
Tere Moana: Small in Size — Big on Luxury
Cruise Ship Review Tere Moana: Small in Size — Big on Luxury With its incredible upgrades and more intimate itineraries, this newest Paul Gauguin star is sure to make a splash … albeit with less wake. By Judi Cuervo I’ve always been intrigued by Paul Gauguin Cruises, a small, wildly successful
