Aqua Expeditions to Launch New Ship in East Africa
Aqua Expeditions will expand its fleet in 2025 with new sailings in the Seychelles and Zanzibar, Tanzania. The inaugural departures, featuring itineraries of five to 14 nights, are set for December 2025. MORE INFORMATION Expeditions aboard the explorer yacht will offer five- to nine-night itinerarie
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Alaska Season
Princess Cruises is introducing its largest-ever Alaska season for 2026, featuring the new Star Princess ship. MORE ABOUT THE 2026 SEASON The 2026 Alaska season will feature 8 Princess ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations. Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship, will debut in the fall o
Norwegian Jewel to Homeport in Philadelphia
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2026 spring/summer itineraries, featuring destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada, and New England. For the first time in several years, the cruise line will also offer new voyages from Philadelphia’s Port of PhilaPort. MORE ABOUT
Oceania Cruises Shares Free Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay on Select Itineraries
Oceania Cruises will now provide complimentary pre-cruise hotel stays for guests on select sailings in late 2024 and 2025. Travelers can arrive a day early and explore the departure port before boarding one of Oceania Cruises’ ships! “This exclusive free pre-cruise hotel stay gives our g
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys Announce Small Ship Explorations
PONANT has partnered with Smithsonian Journeys to offer 30 sailings in 2025 on small exploration ships. The itineraries will feature experts and immersive experiences, focusing on local cultures, history, cuisine, language, environment, and wildlife of destinations. The partnership aims to inspire g
Viking Cruises Announces Voyages To China
Today, Viking Cruises has announced three new itineraries to provide guests exclusive access to China in 2024! The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The new Viking Yi Dun voyages will sail from September to November and focus on the f
Star Princess Set To Join Sun Princess In Caribbean
Princess Cruises announces the 2025-26 Americas season with itineraries aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess. The two ships will offer seven-day Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades, taking guests to stunning destinations. “Our 2025-26 Americas program is our largest ever offered, making
EXPLORA I Arrives In Miami
Today, EXPLORA I has arrived in PortMiami to begin her inaugural Caribbean and Central America itineraries! EXPLORA I is the first of the fleet of six for the MSC Group! “We take immense pride in introducing our remarkable new ship, EXPLORA I, to the Magic City,” said Michael Ungerer,
Crystal Cruises Unveils 2025 Grand Journey Itineraries
Crystal Cruises unveiled its Grand Journeys itineraries for 2025 onboard the newly refurbished Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Crystal Cruises is set to provide longer journeys with extended stays at ports, overnight stops, and the option to partake in overland adventures curated by Abe
Paul Gauguin Cruises Reveals Itineraries for 2025
Paul Gauguin Cruises revealed its upcoming 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection. The collection will showcase three unique journeys, ranging from 14 to 20 nights, exploring the natural and cultural splendors of Oceania, Indonesia, and Melanesia. These captivating itineraries will also feature inaugural
Viking Cruises’ Vessel Designer Richard Riveire Names Viking Aton
Viking Cruises held a special celebration to name its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, in Aswan, Egypt. Richard Riveire, the vessel’s ceremonial godfather and designer of Viking’s award-winning vessels, offered a blessing for good fortune and safe sailing. Viking Aton is an advanced
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
Disney Cruise Line Shares Holiday Itineraries
It may be June, but the fun fall and winter holiday excitement can begin as Disney Cruise Line has revealed its 2024 holiday itineraries! Get excited for the return of Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises! MORE INFORMATION The fall itineraries will visit Hawaii, the South Paci
PONANT And Smithsonian Journeys Announce 2024 Voyages With New Itineraries
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys announced their 2024 small ship expeditions, which will allow guests to explore the history, environment, local culture, and cuisine of each destination. PONANT, which designs small ship voyages, and Smithsonian Journeys, the Smithsonian Institution’s travel program
Oceania Cruises Offers Free Land Program For 2023 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises, a leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, shared a new program for select 2023 voyages. The Free Land Program invites guests to dig deeper into the world’s most exotic destinations this year. “Each of our land programs delve deep into the rich history, cult
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2019
2019 Editor-in-Chief Awards As editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, Bill Panoff travels a lot. So each year, he reports back on his favorite travel experiences around the world. Here are this year’s picks of those who left amazing impressions in terms of service, quality, and memorable mom
