From the Readers: Family Vacation? Mardi Gras!
Porthole Cruise and Travel Reader Mark Hollingsworth and family set sail with Carnival Cruise Line onboard Mardi Gras and he shared his experience with us! Have you cruised on Mardi Gras? Let us know what you thought in the comments! No, not that Mardi Gras. That’s only once a year in New Orlean
ISRAEL’S HAIFA PORT SEES BUSINESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
https://youtu.be/wB8rKr7bGZU Prior to the pandemic, there was only one local Israeli cruise line sailing from Haifa Port in Israel, making the country less accessible to cruisers and harder for locals to cruise since major cruise lines didn’t operate from Haifa. After the pandemic, Haifa Port has
Amawaterways Opens 2024 River Cruise Reservations With Extended Seasons and New Ships
Today, AmaWaterways announced that travelers can now book brand-new itineraries for the company’s 2024 river cruise season. Some of the destinations featured on the 2024 itineraries include Europe, Asia, Egypt, and Africa. The river cruise line has also announced added rewards for early bookings a
Azamara Reveals 2025 World Cruise
After a very successful booking of Azamara’s 2024 world cruise, the brand has announced some exciting plans for the cruise line’s 2025 world voyage! Departing from San Diego, California, the cruise line’s latest ship, Azamara Onward, will be visiting 37 countries with 15 overnights
IEEE-USA to Host 50th Anniversary Cruise on Independence of the Seas
IEEE-USA, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is inviting members and guests to join the company for a noteworthy 50th Anniversary Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas to celebrate the company’s 50 years of service to U.S. IEEE members. The four-night cruis
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 28, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today we have a deal of the week that cruisers in and around Texas will love! Galveston is a popular embarkation port for ships sailing to sunny Mexico this Winter and if you still haven’t booked a cruise for 2023, this might just be the deal for you! 7-Day Mexico Cru
Variety Cruises Announces New Tahiti Cruises for 2023
Variety Cruises has announced that they will launch two new cruises in Tahiti, marking the first time the company has ever operated there. The seven and ten-night cruises will set sail from Papeete Port in Tahiti with itineraries that include stops in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The shi
Forward-Thinking Fashion to Help Heal the Planet
Back to the Ocean Oceans The Brand specializes in “ecolux swimwear for the free-spirited.” Every item they make consists of 100 percent recycled fibers … which means converting plastic bags, bottles, and other floating trash into smooth, luxurious fabric. Like all their shorts, the Moray swim
Silversea Offers New Details about Dining on Silver Endeavour
Silversea Cruises has announced brand-new details about new culinary experiences guests can take part in while aboard their new vessel, Silver Endeavour. Silver Endeavour has been described by Silversea Cruises as “the world’s most luxurious expedition vessel.” The new vessel will welcome her
Holland America Line Releases 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer
Big cheers for 150 years! Holland America Line announces their limited-edition Pilsner beer, HAL Pils, made in partnership with Pike Brewing, a Seattle-based brewing company, that will be served across the Holland America Line fleet. The partnership between Holland America Line and Pike Brewing hono
MSC Cruises World America Begins Construction
MSC Cruises’ second World-class ship has officially begun production. Shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantique cut the vessel’s first steel today, marking the start of construction. The brand revealed the ship will be named MSC World America, in honor of the U.S. market. MSC World America&
Heritage Adventurer from Heritage Expeditions Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Heritage Expedition’s brand-new flagship, Heritage Adventurer, is making cruise history on her maiden voyage as the very first expedition ship to visit the remote village of Pasir Putih on Indonesia’s Buru Island. Equipped with impeccable amenities and a touch of sophistication and comfort,
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 21, 2022
Happy Friday Cruisers! MSC Cruises has had quite a busy year so far with the return of their entire fleet back at sea this past summer and plans for their largest-ever U.S. presence for this upcoming Winter cruise season. Today, we have a deal from MSC Cruises that you definitely do not want to miss
This is Tel-Aviv’s Best Pre-and-Post Cruise Hotel
Along the balmy Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Tel-Aviv, Israel often plays backseat to Jerusalem or Bethlehem when it comes to tourism destinations, but the city is one that simply cannot be missed by travelers. Cruisers in particular should take note of Tel-Aviv as it’s warm weathe
Ocean Victory Expedition Cruise Ship Review
Expedition Cruise Ship Ocean Victory by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Built for some of the world’s most remote locations, Ocean Victory is an expedition cruise ship offering the latest in ship technology, the very best in adventure and scientific gear and a plethora of
EXPLORA JOURNEYS NAMES DIEGO MICHELOZZI Captain of EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys hass announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as the Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six vessels to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. Earlier this year, Explora Journeys announced the appointment of Captain Serena Melani, who will alternate with Captain
FELICITY ASTON, THE FIRST WOMAN TO CROSS ANTARCTICA SOLO, NAMED GODMOTHER OF SILVER ENDEAVOUR
Silversea Cruises has named Felicity Aston MBE the Godmother of their newest and most luxurious vessel, Silver Endeavour! An honored polar explorer, television presenter, author, and climate scientist, Felicity Aston is the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica in 2012. Aston is also the first p
Atlas Ocean Voyages Takes Delivery of World Traveller
Atlas Ocean Voyages has taken delivery of its brand new 200-passenger vessel, World Traveller, scheduled to be officially named on November 20, 2022. The handover ceremony took place on October 7, 2022, aboard the docked vessel where the yacht-style ship was constructed at the West Sea shipyard in P
Island Hopping The Four Seasons in The Maldives
These days, there are a few new boxes to tick when I’m choosing a luxury holiday. It used to be the size of the bed, and if my suite had a plunge pool; now it’s how green the resort is and what conservation projects they’re involved in. Sounds like a headache? It doesn’t have to […]