CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – JANUARY 27, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! We are excited to share with you a fun, date-night adventure to plan for you and a loved one this Valentine’s Day! Brightline’s South Florida Fun + Romance This Valentine’s Day, Brightline, South Florida’s inter-city rail invites couples and gues
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – JANUARY 20, 2023
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today we have two cruise deals you won’t want to miss! Keep reading to learn more! 50 YEARS OF CRUISING OFFERINGS FOR AMERICAN CRUISE LINE To celebrate 50 years of cruising through America, American Cruise Line is offering a list of special deals for Spring 2023! Keep readi
From the Readers: A Portal Porthole to a New World
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers are always sharing their best cruise and travel stories with us. Check out the latest submission below! A Portal Porthole to a New World I enjoy a good spoiler, so here it is: Take a cruise, at least, once in your life. It’s been two weeks since my
Choose Your Cruise – October 16, 2020
In honor of Halloween, here’s the most terrifying story you can tell in four sentences. The door slowly creaks open. Blue light from the computer screen illuminates the dark room, casting blacks shadows along the wall. You get closer to the screen to see it’s open to a cruise
Venice Reroutes Cruise Ships Away from Historic City Center
A decades long fight for Venice’s historic city center is over, and it’s the residents who are claiming victory. Amidst concerns of the impact of ships docking in Venice and a few regrettable incidents in recent months, the Italian Government has announced a gradual re-routing of cruise ship
Cruising with a Group: The Do’s and Don’ts
Does “more the merrier” apply to cruise vacations? While cruising with a group may sound like a great idea in theory, without proper planning you may find it’s more than you bargained for. So, how do you ensure your cruising venture will be a success? Follow our list of Do’s and Don’ts
Amazon River Cruise Deal of the Week July 26, 2019
The Amazon River snakes its way through nine countries in South America and is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, some not found anywhere else on the planet. Far from the beaten path, cruisers are discovering the delights of cruising the Amazon River with Rainforest Cruises. Those
Hurtigruten Unveils New Electric Explorer Catamarans
For some, the future of cruising is floating cities with everything you could ever need to have a good time. For others, the future of cruising is sustainability and adventure. Hurtigruten certainly falls in the second category thanks to the unveiling of their new electric explorer catamaran set for
Things to Do When You Skip a Shore Excursion
Just like all cruises, Carnival cruise ships are like hotels on the ocean when you are sailing to your vacation destination. The excursions may be delightful and offer lasting memories, but what if you are not up for going out for the day? Lucky for you, there are still things to do when you are [&h
South America’s Best Beaches
Exploring South America’s best beaches By Richard Varr When one thinks of South America’s beaches, the image is often as sexy and sultry as Rio de Janeiro’s sun-soaked coastline. The classic bossa nova tune “The Girl from Ipanema” might evoke scenes of the young and beautiful sporting skim