Holland American Line Brings Back Cruising to Japan
After two-and-a-half years, cruising to Japan will officially restart! On November 15, 2022, the Japanese government shared that the country is ready to allow international cruise ships to call on the island nation’s many ports. Beginning February 2023, travelers can set sail on Holland Ame
Cruising Through New England & Canada with Princess Cruises
https://youtu.be/yqNhpd_fMtA New York City is known for a lot of things, but did you know it’s actually a popular cruise port? Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess is just one of the many ships sailing from the Big Apple and Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill P
Diamond Princess Sets Sail from New Homeport in San Diego
The newly renovated Diamond Princess welcome guests onboard this past Sunday for its inaugural sailing from its new homeport in San Diego. The shift to homeporting in San Diego has skyrocketed the city’s tourism and positively affected local businesses in the area. The sailing milestone complete
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will more than double its cruise offerings from Norfolk, Virginia in 2023. The company will extend its sailings to a consecutive six-month period from May through October. This announcement is the first step towards a suggested year-round cruise program
Cruising With Disabilities: Tips Every Cruiser Should Know
One of the cruise and travel industry’s biggest advocates for accessibility is the Special Needs Group, a medical equipment and supply company that works as the leading global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals on board cruise ships. Porthole Cruise a
MSC Cruises Holds Naming Ceremony for MSC World Europa in Doha, Qatar
Photo Credit: Ivan Sarfatti Over the weekend, MSC Cruises welcomed the brand’s newest flagship, MSC World Europa, at her Naming Ceremony at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar. With help from Qatar Airways, the national airline of the state of Qatar, MSC Cruises celeb
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
Inside Tips for River Cruising
One of the world’s premier river cruise lines, Amawaterways is poised for a big 2023! Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff caught up with the cruise line’s Chief Marketing Officer Janet Bava to talk about what the line has in store for cruisers read
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
Carnival Celebration Delivered, Now On Its Way to Homeport in Miami
A new ship will be arriving in PortMiami on November 20, 2022! Carnival Cruise Line officially took delivery of Carnival Celebration today at a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. On hand to receive the vessel from shipyard CEO Tim Meyer was Carnival President Christine Duffy and
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
Atlas Ocean Voyages Opens SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE on World Traveller
Today, a world-leading luxury beauty retailer, L’OCCITANE has announced the grand opening of its brand-new spa on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ brand-new cruise ship, World Traveller. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new, modern, and all-inclusive yacht-style ship can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers passen
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
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 150th Anniversary Sailing Triggers Fond Memories
Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Judi Cuervo is aboard Rotterdam VII crossing the Atlantic as part of Holland America’s gala 150th Anniversary sailing. The voyage includes many guests who have a strong connection to the cruise line, including a past crew member who is seeking two of the sh
See What Others Don’t With Swan Hellenic
The launch of new ships is always cause for optimism in the world of cruising, but when a new company comes online with three brand new ships it’s cause for celebration. Swan Hellenic, a legendary pioneer in expedition style cruising is re-emerging and initiating a new phase of development as an i
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
Cruise Industry Commits to Pursue Net-Zero Carbon for Global Cruising by 2050
The prime voice of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report. The report specifies the significant progress towards reaching the industry’s goal of net-zero
