The Unique Wines and Vineyards of the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a favorite vacation destination and cruise ships regularly head there. Yet not many visitors know that this sun-kissed archipelago with its beautiful beaches, volcanic landscapes, and busy bars, 60 miles west of the coast of Morocco, is also a haven for wine lovers. Wine
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveal New 2024/2025 Voyage Collection
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has revealed new itineraries for the 2024/2025 cruise season! The cruise line will sail 60 new port-intensive itineraries, 21 more sailings than the cruise line’s 2023-2024 season, to unique destinations in Africa, Arabia, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada a
Lighthouse Project Leads the Way
Exclusive river cruise purveyor Avalon Waterways, with sister companies Globus, Cosmos, and Monograms, has joined a new initiative, The Lighthouse Project, intended to spread understanding of world cultures while raising resources for the globe’s greater good. “We asked ourselves how we can do m
Oceania Cruises Updates Travel Safety Requirements
One of the top luxury cruise lines has announced a revamped SailSafe Health and Safety protocols for guests. Starting September 3, 2022, Oceania Cruises has announced vaccinated travelers will no longer need to test to embark a sailing and unvaccinated travelers may embark by providing proof of a ne
Seatrade Cruise Med Announces Keynote Panel
It’s been four years since the last Seatrade Cruise Med, making the upcoming gathering in Malaga, Spain all the more important. Kicking off on September 14, 2022, Seatrade Cruise Med is focused on the Mediterranean’s position as a top cruise destination and fostering future growth in the reg
The Secret to Booking Unique Cruise Shore Excursions
One of the best parts of a cruise vacation is the shore excursions! No matter where you cruise, there’s something fun, unique, exciting and new to enjoy and there are a ton of ways to find it. Cruisers can book through their cruise line or on their own, but many choose to work with dedicated [
West By Northwest
Here’s a look at the cruise lines heading out from West Coast port cities and venturing into Alaska for the 2022 summer season. Princess Cruises “The reopening of Canadian ports to the cruise industry is a bold and important move that significantly expands the array of travel opportunities avail
Princess Cruises’ Announces 47 New Itineraries To Kick Off The Season
Princess Cruises has announced brand new itineraries for the 2023-2024 season. Travelers can expect 47 new itineraries with new destinations, all from North American ports. “No one can match our unique combination of unparalleled itinerary choices with the authentic, personalized Medallion Cla
Holland America Line Celebrates Full Year Of Cruising Post-Pandemic
On July 25, 2022, Holland America Line’s team and travelers celebrated one year of returning to sea after the cruise industry paused cruising in the light of COVID-19. “The emotions and excitement from a year ago still resonate today as destinations around the world open and we persist i
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
American Cruise Lines Announces First-Ever California Cruise
American Cruise Lines is expanding their cruise offerings to California with a new 8-day cruise itinerary from San Francisco beginning in 2023 on board American Jazz. It’s the first time ever American Cruise Line has offered a California cruise itinerary. Sailing round trip from San Francisc
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Guests in Bimini
Photo: Carlos Pita/Virgin Voyages Guests on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady this week had a very special event to enjoy while cruising! This week was Sir Richard Branson’s special Birthday Voyage and while in Bimini, Sir Richard made a surprise appearance at a three-day Small Business
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi Awarded Navy Bronze Medal of Merit
Costa Cruises’ Captain Pietro Sinisi has been awarded the Navy Bronze Medal of Merit at the General Command of the Harbour Masters Corps as a thank you for his support with rescue operations during a fire that developed while in command of Costa Luminosa. “I am extremely honored to
Vote Now! Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
The annual Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards are here and we want YOU to tell us your favorites when it comes to all things cruising. We’re talking cruise lines, ships, destinations and a whole lot more, so cast your ballot today. Click the link below to get started! One lu
Discovering The Lower Danube
The world is as big as you make it and limiting yourself to well trodden cruise destinations limits the scope of this amazing and diverse planet. Of course the beaches of the Caribbean and the iconic ports of the Mediterranean have significant appeal but for me there is always a new world emerging b
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 15, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! If you haven’t gotten around to booking your cruise for this winter, we have a fantastic deal for you today! Holland America Line is sailing the Caribbean all winter long and the deals are some of the best we’ve ever seen. If you want to be sitting on a beach in
Norwegian Cruise Line Names 100 ‘Giving Joy’ Campaign Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the winners of their 2022 Giving Joy campaign which celebrates educators across the U.S. and Canada. The 100 winners will sail on board the new Norwegian Prima from Galveston, TX in late October where GRAMMY Award-winning artist and television show host Kelly C
Princess Cruises Has New Summer Sailings
Emerald Princess from Princess Cruises is setting sail on it’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast this summer and the itineraries look like a lot of fun. The Hawaiian island stops in particular should make cruisers take notice as calls like Maui and Kauai ar
Scenic Holds Float Out Ceremony for New Luxury Yacht Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Group is another step closer to their second luxury adventure cruising yacht after a float out ceremony was held for Scenic Eclipse II in late June at the shipyard in Croatia where the ship is being built. Scheduled to launch in April 2023, the polar-class Scenic Eclipse II is a sister shi
Tips for Packing for Comfort
For those of us who aren’t the backpacker/mountaineer type, the hardest part of travel is doing without the comforts of home. Luckily, though, there are some designers (what the backpacker type would call “outfitters”) who specialize in items that make anywhere in the world feel as comfortable
