Sail Across the Atlantic: Avid Yachter’s Review of Rotterdam
As a lifelong boater, voyaging across the Atlantic has always been a dream of mine, and Holland America Line went above and beyond to make this bucket-list experience unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard Rotterdam, the dedicated crew ensured that every moment of our journey was seamless
Interview with That Happy Italian: Cruise Director with Celebrity Cruises, Giuseppe Moschella
Giuseppe Moschella is the kind of guy who makes you feel better about yourself, simply by being in his presence. You know radiant energy is real when you’re in his company. You can’t help but laugh, smile, and feel better, lighter, and happier around him (even after a long day of cruising or tou
Matt Mitcham Signs on as RingMaster for Live Online Circus
When former Carnival cruise director Matt Mitcham stepped down from his position at the end of August, it took many by surprise. We asked readers what they thought Matt’s opportunities might be and the general consensus was that he’d be moving to a different position within Carnival Corp
Breaking: Matt Mitcham Retires from Carnival Cruise Line
In a Facebook Live video this morning, popular Carnival Cruise Director Matt Mitcham stunned the cruise world by announcing his retirement. He was set to be the Cruise Director for Carnival Mardi Gras when she arrives in 2021. Mitcham has been a Carnival employee for 14 years and was one of the most
45 Years at Sea! An Interview with Cruise Director Gary Hunter
For the past month, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite cruise memories from our readers and from the Porthole team. When Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff was working on board Carnival ships in the 1970’s, one of his best friends on board was entertainer Gary Hunter.
Cruise Director Christine LaVonna Shares an Update from MS Koningsdam
While cruise ships prepare for the next crop of happy cruisers to come aboard, one of the most common questions we’re getting is about what the crew is up to without any passengers. Today, Porthole Cruise Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff caught up with the Cruise Director Chri
Cruise Memories with Porthole Cruise Founder Bill Panoff
Since we’re all taking a break from cruising for the time being, we decided the best thing to do was to share some of our favorite cruise memories! There’s nothing better than a cruise vacation and the memories we make while at sea and in port are some that will last forever! There
First Look: Family Feud Live on Carnival Mardi Gras
Way back in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line acquired their first ship which they renamed Mardi Gras and positioned in Miami for sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean. The newest ship from the cruise giant is scheduled to arrive this November and is named Mardi Gras in honor of the very first ship in Carn