The Cape of Good Times in Cap Ferrat
It was King Leopold II of Belgium who, in the early 1900s, first cottoned on that it would be a shrewd idea to buy up land on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (known to most simply as Cap Ferrat). He snapped up the region’s grandest house — Villa Cedres, built in 1804 — which he embellished with botanica
Travel Terrific in these Deluxe Hotels
Cutting-edge hotels are pioneering new ways to travel beautifully and sustainably. Two recent concepts prove that luxury travel can be eco-friendly and still offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Moliving is a nomadic luxury hotel, with modular dwellings (think: cute cabins) that move around, delivering
Star Clippers Returns to Service
For the first time in two years, Star Clippers, the tall ship sailing company, resumes the full sailing program with all three tall ships in the Mediterranean. Star Flyer and Royal Clipper have been in the Mediterranean since last month. Now, all three ships will sail together right in time for
Shop Around: Portland, Seattle, Alaska
As we enter a long-awaited season of West Coast departures, sailing for summers through the Pacific Northwest to Alaska, there are treasures waiting to be discovered. Every stop along the way has its own special flavor, with things you can’t find anywhere else. These are some of our favorites. POR
Riding the Rails Up North: Alaska and Canada’s Best Trains
The whistle blows, the brakes hiss, and passengers admire the view from giant windows as the train lurches forward. Whether it’s for the romance, the nostalgia, or a quest for slow travel, a train journey checks a lot of boxes. Your ride may be a several-day adventure or an excursion for just a fe
Gymnast Simone Biles Named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond
She’s a 19-time World Champion gymnast with 7 Olympic medals to boot, but Simone Biles has a new achievement to hang in her hall of awards, Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond! In a press release this morning, Celebrity Cruises revealed that Biles would be named Godmother of their new ship w
NCL Brings Full Fleet Back to Service
Norwegian Cruise Line hit the final milestone in their great cruise comeback when Norwegian Spirit, the last NCL ship still dormant, set sail in the South Pacific over the weekend. Norwegian Jade got the party started in August 2021 and it took anther 10 months, but all 17 Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Check out this Pickleball Theme Cruise
If you’re looking for a game that fun, social and easy to play, look no further than Pickleball! This sport combines tennis and ping pong for a unique, fast-paced and competitive game. The sport has exploded in popularity lately and now Pickleball enthusiasts from all over can hone their skill
Have a TikTok? You Could Choose the Godmother of Wonder of the Seas
If know a very special Mom and have a TikTok account, you could get to choose the Godmother of the brand new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International! The cruise line launched a new campaign today to find the Godmother of Wonder of the Seas on the popular social media platform TikTok
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 6, 2022
Welcome to the midst of Spring! Alaska cruises are back in full swing, but today we have a Caribbean cruise deal from MSC Cruises that you won’t to miss! Summertime Caribbean cruise deals are a great way to enjoy your favorite cruise vacation without paying peak season prices. So, with that i
Catching Up with USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte
One of the most famous regions in all of cruising is taking charge of their tourism recovery and things are looking bright for the future! Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, joined Porthole Cruise Magazine founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff at Seatr
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
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 29, 2022
Another successful Seatrade Cruise Global in the books! We were on hand in Miami Beach all week for the industry’s biggest gathering of cruise industry professionals and wow was it fun! It’s officially Alaska cruise season with the first ships sailing this month, so if you haven’
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
The Best Moments from the Porthole Party 2022
https://youtu.be/4YNAnr9GwZY Another Seatrade Cruise Global in the books and everyone’s favorite afterparty was a huge hit again this year! The annual Porthole Party hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff and the team at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine was held at The Temple House in Miami
Taking In The Avalon View
Opening new gifts is always a thrill and being on hand as a new ship is unwrapped is as exciting as it gets. From our plane’s touchdown in Vienna, Austria to takeoff in Budapest, Hungary the four day christening event of the new Avalon View from Avalon Waterways was cause for celebration. With T
Returning to “Big Ship” Cruising with Majestic Princess
After almost two years, my first opportunity to sail in a big cruise ship again came this past August aboard Princess Cruises’ 2017-built Majestic Princess. With much anticipation and an optimistic outlook, I joined the 3,560-passenger, 143,700-gross-ton ship on a 7-night “Return To Alaska” sa
Live from the Brand New Celebrity Beyond
When it comes to hopping around the globe, there aren’t many who log more miles annually than Scott Eddy. A veteran travel aficionado with with a laundry list of countries under his belt and his own show on Lifetime TV called Video Globetrotter, Scott is also an accomplished cruiser, having pr
Silversea Cruises Has a New Departure Port for Antarctica Sailings
One of the top luxury adventure cruise lines has a new departure port for their journeys to Antarctica! Silversea Cruises announced today that the line’s three ice-class expedition ships—Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Explorer—will embark and disembark in Puerto Williams, Chile, for t
Embark with Cruise Saudi to Experience Saudi’s Breathtaking Beauty
Saudi is an exciting destination with a rapidly expanding tourism industry. The country offers not only deserts, but an incredibly rich marine ecosystem, stunning untouched beaches and islands, including the Red Sea’s unique and spectacular coral reef, historical and cultural sites, combined with
