Is Cruising In The Off-Season Worth It?
Summer isn’t the only time to embark on a cruise. Cruising during the off-season, also known as the shoulder or low season, has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are five pros and cons of cruising during the shoulder season. What are the advantages of off-season cruising? Cruising during
Exclusive Interview With President Of Oceania Cruises
Today, join Bill Panoff CEO and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel and Frank Del Rio Jr President of Oceania Cruises as they discuss Oceania Cruises’ latest ship Vista. Learn more about the new dining experiences, guest to crew ratio, and more.
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ 2025 Voyages Open For Sale
Today, Paul Gauguin Cruises has opened bookings for the brand’s 2025 voyages! Come explore 26 different voyages on six unique itineraries throughout Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji, and the South Pacific! “With more unique itineraries to more boutique ports of call than any other luxury line
You MUST Do This To Never Lose Your Luggage
Do you want to save time and money for your luggage any time you travel? In this video I’ll show you what do ensure I get all of my luggage in time, safe and secure to any location I travel to around the world. Losing luggage can be a stressful and frustrating experience but that […]
Royal Caribbean International Premieres Making an Icon: Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres, “Making an Icon, Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024. ABOUT “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 8 In this episode, guests lea
A Preview Of The Luxurious Offerings By Explora Journeys
Join Bill Panoff, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer for Explora Journeys, as they dive deeper into the onboard experience with Explora Journeys. Learn more about the wellness offers, ‘Homes at Sea’ concept, and booking benefits w
What To Expect From Explora Journeys
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Michael Ungerer CEO of Explora Journeys as they discuss the vision of Explora Journey’s in 2023. Learn more about the new form of luxury travel and design that guests will get to experience aboard the brand’s newest ship Explora II
Cruise Legend Bob Dickinson Reveals 51 Years of Cruising, Part 3
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Bob Dickinson, Former President of Carnival Cruise Line, for part three of the evolution of the cruise industry. Come reminisce on Dickinson’s 51 years of cruising and learn more about the history of the cruising world.
Royal Caribbean Reveals Short CARIBBEAN gETAWAYS IN 2024 AND 2025
Weekend getaways just got easier! Royal Caribbean International has revealed a list of short Caribbean cruises in 2024 – 2025 that will sail to tropical destinations for the ultimate weekend getaway. Grab your friends and family and get excited for a nice treat after a long week! MORE ABOUT TH
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
Holland America Line Releases Longer Alaska Cruises for 2024
Holland America Line has released details for the company’s 2024 Alaska season. The cruise line is debuting a brand-new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, as well as several 14-day voyages and 117 week-long cruises. The company offers more sailings to Glacier Bay N
Prepping for Your Antarctica Cruise: 6 Tips for the 7th Continent
So you’re considering an Antarctic expedition. You’re not alone — the fastest-growing segment of the cruise business is expedition cruising, and a wild array of lines, from Atlas Ocean Voyages to Silversea, Princess to Ponant, Hurtigruten to Swan Hellenic, all have cruises to Antarctica in 202
Holland America Line Brings Pickleball Fleetwide in 2023
Pickleball, an indoor and outdoor sport that combines elements of tennis and ping pong, has been around since 1965, but the game has grown worldwide and, most recently, on cruise ships! Holland America Line has shared their latest partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA),
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 9, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! We’re getting close to the holidays and if you’re looking for a cruise to somewhere warm this winter, do we have a cruise for you! MSC Cruises had a big week with the naming ceremony for the new MSC Seascape in New York City and the cruise line is gearing up fo
The Legend Behind Horta’s Remarkable Maritime Painting Collection
Superstition bites deep in Horta. And a stroll through this port town’s marina confirms that. A gigantic horseshoe shaped stone wall surrounding the tranquil blue water, dotted with yachts, serves as a visual testament to superstitious travelers who have left their short colorful stories painted o
Oceania Cruises Reveals New 2024-2025 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Trips in the 2024-2025 season are in full swing! Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection of itineraries! Guests traveling with Oceania Voyages can expect a collection of 157 new voyages spanning seven continents ranging from 7 to 200 days in length and 451 overnigh
Service Dog Receives Holland America’s Five-Star Mariner Status
Photo: Holland America Line Aboard Rotterdam VII, we’re all just barking mad…for Joska! This morning, shortly after Rotterdam VII sailed under overcast skies into New York City following Holland America’s 150th Anniversary crossing, the line’s President Gus Antorcha and the
Holland America Line Partners with Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
Photo: The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Holland America Line has announced that they will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to conserving the eponymous landmarks, to honor the cruise line’s 150-year journey from im
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 7, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! If you’re still looking for a cruise vacation to round out 2022, read on! It’s time for the Cruise Deal of the Week! 5 DAY BAHAMAS AND CARIBBEAN CRUISE Embarking from Fort Lauderdale on December 18, 2022, Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam spends a day at se
Your Guide to Visiting Grand Turk Island
What’s better than stepping off your cruise ship onto a pristine white sand beach? For cruise guests disembarking in the Turks & Caicos, that’s exactly what you’ll find! The Grand Turk Cruise Port on the South end of Grand Turk island is a cruisers paradise complete with a stunning beach,
