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Tropic Ocean Airways has completed 100 lifesaving medical evacuations in the Bahamas using its seaplane air ambulance service. The company’s fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibians, equipped with medical …

Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Jonathan Daniels, Chief Executive and Port Director of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as they welcome the cruising season …

American Queen Voyages has announced that industry veteran Cynthia D’Aoust will be the new president of the cruise line! D’Auost has over 40 years of experience in the travel and …

When it comes to cruising, few have the resume boasted by former Carnival CEO Arnold Donald. For nearly a decade, Mr. Donald served as president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, …

Carnival Cruise Line has new pre-cruise COVID testing protocols that make it easier for guests to enjoy their cruise vacation. Changes include no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less …

One of the world’s most famous hotel brands is nearly ready to begin sailing on their new cruise ship! Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, completed a …

The entire MSC Cruises’ fleet of 19 ships is back sailing just in time for the summer 2022 season! Today, MSC Musica set sail on the first voyage of her 23 …

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 …

During Seatrade Cruise Global yesterday, new cruise line Margaritaville at Sea unveiled new details about the entertainment for guests to enjoy on board their ship Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. The …

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 …

Here at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, we’ve long been fans of the phrase “cruising is for everyone.” Travel, in general, is something that should be open and accessible to …

With the first full Alaska cruise season in years set to begin, Princess Cruises has announced a new dining experience for their Alaskan cruise itineraries on board six ships this …

One of the most popular small ship luxury cruise lines is changing the way they sell cruises. Windstar Cruises announced today that the cruise line would now be offering all-inclusive …

One of the world’s most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia is reopening for international tourism! Thailand has ended the mandatory quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers from an approved list …

While most cruise lines have been sitting idle for the past 13 months, MSC Cruises has proven time and again that cruising can be safe during a pandemic. The cruise …

Is the untouched nature of the polar regions calling you? If a polar expedition piques your interest, packing the right gear is the easy part — it’s the not-so-tangible tasks that …

Making up for the travel drought of 2020, a four month summer escape in the midst of pandemic pandemonium was just what the doctor ordered. Flying in the face of …

Viking has a new joint venture with China Merchants Shekou to offer 8-day China Coastal Cultural Cruises from Shenzhen Shekou Port and the first cruise left over the weekend. Viking first entered …

Summer officially ended this week but instead of feeling down about the upcoming cold weather, why not get into the Halloween spirit! You could carve a few pumpkins and start …

The old system for air arrivals to the United Kingdom is no longer in effect as the government announced an overhaul of the entire system to improve efficiency and make …