Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise experienc
Top 5 Best River Cruise Lines
Far from the 20-story behemoths sailing the seven seas, river cruise ships offer a cruise vacation full of relaxation, enrichment and discovery. Many cruisers prefer the slower pace, focus on high-end amenities and impeccable service that comes with a river cruise. Porthole Cruise readers in particu
Josh Leibowitz Named President of Seabourn
Seabourn Cruise Line made a major announcement yesterday when they named Josh Leibowitz the new president of the company. Leibowitz joined Carnival Corporation in 2013 as chief strategy officer and was also named senior vice president, Cunard North America in December 2016. In May, lo
Black Friday Cruise Deal of the Week – November 29, 2019
You could head to the store on Black Friday to wrestle with a stranger over the last Elmo doll, or you could peruse the list below compiled by the cruise deal specialists here at Porthole Cruise Magazine. We’ve scoured the internet for THE BEST deals to be had on Black Friday for cruises all o
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 22, 2019
Greetings from on board the newest ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines, Norwegian Encore! Porthole Cruise Magazine has been onboard for a couple of days now and we’ll be here all weekend long as well. We’ve been amazed at all the incredible amenities, dining options and wonderful service fr
Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Award Winners
“Our readers are the real experts when it comes to judging the best of the best in the cruise industry! Here’s what they had to say for 2019.” Bill Panoff Editor-In-Chief The Best Ships Cruise ships are endless sources of fun and relaxation. Porthole Cruise Magazine readers voted
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise exper
Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship Review
Norwegian Cruise Line Bliss Bliss is packed with so many innovative and exciting features both inside and out that it no longer matters what conditions places like Alaska have in store for your vacation. Feet Decks Launched Guests Overview Is it bliss? We think so! Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise
Carnival Horizon Cruise Ship Review
Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Horizon by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview With improved decor and style, and a number of technological advancements, Carnival Horizon is one of the coolest new ships sailing today. vacation has to be one size fits all. When she flo
MSC Cruises Reaches 20 Millionth Passenger
Raul Bonachea and his family booked a cruise thinking it would be a great vacation. They had no idea just how great it would be. When MSC Cruises first began sailing in 2003, the world’s largest privately owned cruise line had lofty goals. This week, the cruise line announced they had hit a m
Giving Back with Windstar Cruises
It’s easy to spot Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf as she sits in port waiting for a new crop of excited cruisers to step aboard. She is the world’s largest sailing ship, after all. Even flanked by larger ships on either side, the Wind Surf’s distinct masts and sleek hull stand out again
Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 Voting is Now Open!
It’s your favorite time of year cruisers! The annual Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 edition is ready for you to cast your vote. Choose the best of the best when it comes to your favorite cruise lines, ships, destinations and a whole lot more! Click “VOTE NOW&#
Seabourn Ovation Cruise Ship Review
Seabourn Seabourn Ovation by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview The pinnacle of luxury is a great way to describe one of the newest ships from Seabourn. At just 600 passengers, Seabourn Ovation offers a vacation experience far beyond what you’ll find on board cruise ships
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2018
2018 Porthole Cruise Magazine 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, q
Cruise Exec: Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages
A Day in the Life of Tom McAlpin, president and CEO of Virgin Voyages By Fran Golden Tom McAlpin, a 30-year cruise industry veteran, is now overseeing the creation of a whole new cruise line from the ground up. It’s no small task for the president and CEO of Virgin Voyages. The first of the [&hell
Cruise Exec: Cindy D’Aoust
A Day in the Life of Cindy D’Aoust, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association By Fran Golden There is no such thing as a typical workday for Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The world’s largest cruise industry trade
Ship Review: Seabourn Encore
Encore! Encore! Seabourn’s newest deserves a big round of applause. By Heidi Sarna Singapore is no Miami or Barcelona when it comes to cruise ship traffic, so when I heard that Seabourn’s brand-new 600-passenger Seabourn Encore would be in town — my town for the past 11 years — I was thrille
“Exclusively Crystal” Gift Collection Launches with One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes
“Exclusively Crystal” Gift Collection Launches with One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes Cruise News – Apr. 5, 2017 The latest luxury offering from Crystal Cruises has arrived with the launch of the “Exclusively Crystal” gift collection, an online boutique that offers a selection of one-of-a-kind
MSC Cruises Launches Fleetwide Digital Innovation Program, “MSC for Me.”
MSC Cruises Launches Fleetwide Digital Innovation Program, “MSC for Me.” Cruise News – Mar. 10, 2017 MSC Cruises has unveiled its fleet-wide digital innovation program: “MSC for Me.” After spending the past three years working with leading digital, tech, and behavioral science expert
Cruise Exec: John Delaney, Windstar Cruises
A Day in the Life of John Delaney, President of Windstar Cruises By Fran Golden You can always count on John Delaney, president of Windstar Cruises, to know what’s going on in the world. He’s an unabashed news junkie. “I have every news app that there is on my phone and my iPad,” he says. [&
