Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
NCL Reveals Cast of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”
As we inch closer to the debut of Norwegian Prima from Norwegian Cruise Line, this morning we learned a little bit more about the entertainment on board! NCL has revealed the cast of their new performance “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” premiering this August on board Norwegian Pri
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi Awarded Navy Bronze Medal of Merit
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi has been awarded the Navy Bronze Medal of Merit at the General Command of the Harbour Masters Corps as a thank you for his support with rescue operations during a fire that developed while in command of Costa Luminosa. “I am extremely honored to
Silversea Completes Purchase of Luxury Yacht Endeavour from Crystal Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced its official approval to acquire the luxury cruise yacht Endeavour, which was initially delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021 before the cruise line went out of business following the pandemic. The vessel’s purchase price was $275 million, well below the e
Discovering The Lower Danube
The world is as big as you make it and limiting yourself to well trodden cruise destinations limits the scope of this amazing and diverse planet. Of course the beaches of the Caribbean and the iconic ports of the Mediterranean have significant appeal but for me there is always a new world emerging b
Explora Journeys Announces Two New Cruise Ships
When MSC Group first announced their new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, the plan was to have four ships with the first coming in 2023. Today, the cruise line announced they’re building two additional hydrogen-powered ships, bringing the future fleet to six in total. The new ships,
Port of Tarragona Set to Be Spain’s Newest Cruise Destination
With lots of real estate along the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, Spain is a destination cruisers return to again and again. While cities like Barcelona and Valencia are the top draws, another port is eyeing a chance to be one of Spain’s most popular cruise ports. Tarragona is just South of Barce
Evrima from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Completes Sea Trials
One of the world’s most famous hotel brands is nearly ready to begin sailing on their new cruise ship! Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, completed a series of successful sea trials today under the direction of Captain Steven MacBeath and the entire onboard team of
MSC Cruises Brings Full Fleet Back to Service
The entire MSC Cruises’ fleet of 19 ships is back sailing just in time for the summer 2022 season! Today, MSC Musica set sail on the first voyage of her 23 planned seven-night trip to Katakolon in Greece, the Greek Islands Crete and Santorini, and Bari in Italy. “Putting the last of our shi
MSC Cruises Enhances Yacht Club on World Europa
MSC Cruises announced today they’ve revamped their popular ‘ship within a ship’ concept on the upcoming MSC World Europa. First introduced in 2008, MSC Yacht Club is an all-inclusive experience that offers guests privacy and exclusive access to amenities found within the space. MSC
USPS Debuts New American Queen Voyages Stamp
In honor of the Mississippi River, the United States Postal Service has issued a number of new forever stamps highlighting America’s most famous waterway. The first stamps were issued at a ceremony at the Beale Street Landing in Memphis, TN yesterday. One of the stamps in the collection featur
Meet New Director of PortMiami Hydi Webb
Following the departure of former PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla, longtime employee Hydi Webb was the natural choice to take over. A port employee since 1992, Webb was named deputy port director in 2018 and was the interim port director prior to assuming her new position. Porthole Cruise and T
Day @ Sea: MSC Seashore
MSC Seashore may be the newest addition to MSC Cruises’ fleet, but the ship’s story actually began in 2013 when Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri presented a concept design called Project Mille. The prototype featured a narrow superstructure balanced uniformly across its length, including a more c
Seatrade Interview with Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line President
https://youtu.be/LSbxDpnYRaA The cruise industry came together in Miami Beach this week for the annual Seatrade Cruise Global convention and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff was on hand to speak with the most important names in the industry. Bill caught u
Your Cruise to Australia is Back On
It had been more than two years since the last time a cruise ship sailed past the iconic opera house in Sydney Harbor, but that all changed this morning when P&O Cruises’ Pacific Explorer arrived to much fanfare. Flanked by tug boats on all sides spraying their water cannons, Pacific Ex
Holland America Line Will House Ukrainians Refugees on Board Volendam
Holland America Line has teamed up with the Netherlands and the City of Rotterdam to accommodate Ukrainian refugees on board Volendam as they need a place stay after leaving their homeland due to the ongoing war. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for appr
MSC Cruises Partners with Formula 1 Racing
Pierfrancesco Vago MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman and Stefano Domenicali President & CEO of Formula 1 | Photo: Getty Images A new partnership between Formula 1, the highest level of open-wheel single-seater racing cars, and MSC Cruises was announced this morning with the hope of boosting both
Princess Cruises’ Guests Can Customize Medallion With Favorite NBA or WNBA Team
Princess Cruises knows March is all about basketball! While college hoops tip off their big tournaments, the cruise line is calling on professional basketball fans to cheer on their favorite teams while at sea! A new licensing agreement between Princess Cruises and NBA and WNBA Properties means g
Pixar Day at Sea Coming to Disney Fantasy in 2023
Disney Cruise Line announced today a brand new set of theme cruises that movie fans will love! Pixar Day at Sea will happen on select sailings on board Disney Fantasy from January through March 2023. Embarking from Port Canaveral, the ship will sail itineraries in the eastern and western Caribbean w
Cruise Control with Bill Panoff – 2021 Year in Review
What a year 2021 was for Cruise Control with Bill Panoff! We interviewed some of the top names in the cruise and travel industry this year and learned a lot about what the future holds for everyone’s favorite vacation! Arnold Donald, Harry Sommer, Richard Fain, Captain Kate McCue and more,