Alaska Railroad Approves Seward Cruise Port with Royal Caribbean Group
On Thursday, the Alaska Railroad’s Board of Directors approved purchasing a $137 million cruise facility in Seward. This begins construction of the largest turn port in Alaska, set to open in spring 2026. Upon completion, the Alaska Railroad will acquire the facility for $137 million, including de
Disney Cruise Line Opens New Terminal At Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line has officially sprinkled its pixie dust and arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The cruise line celebrated the grand opening of its new dedicated cruise terminal, joined by esteemed port and community leaders, such as Port Everglades CEO and port director Jonat
Norwegian Cruise Line: Voyaging from Maryland’s Port of Baltimore
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line was welcomed to the Helen Bentley Port of Baltimore to begin a fall and winter sailing schedule. This is a historic event, as it is the first time the company will have two ships homeporting from Maryland. The ships will offer cruises from Baltimore to New England, Canad
5 Reasons To Cruise Out Of Port Of Marseille with MSC Cruises
If you’ve ever dreamed of a Mediterranean adventure that takes you to the heart of the French Riviera, look no further than the port of Marseille – one of Europe’s most stunning cities and the perfect starting point for your cruise. The port of Marseille offers a beautiful mix of seasi
Port Of Baltimore Welcomes Royal Caribbean’s Vision Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas has arrived at the Port of Baltimore! Vision of the Seas will offer year-round cruises from Maryland to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England/Canada. “Baltimore continues to be a key gateway for Royal Caribbean, our guest
Do and Buy In Dubai
If you are sailing into or out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the proverbial ‘so much to see, so little time’ is a gross understatement. If you can arrange a pre or post cruise stay, this arid outpost of rampant wealth, fueled by an urge to flaunt excess is well worth the effort. It may [&h
Terminal V by Virgin Voyages Coming to PortMiami
On a cool, overcast day at PortMiami, a row of bright red shovels waited diligently, their blades stuck in white limestone gravel, for the ceremony to start. Virgin Voyages was hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their new terminal at PortMiami which will soon be home to their first ship, Scarlet
48 Hours: Marvelous Montreal
When visitors step into the streets of Old Montreal, they feel like they’ve been transported to the shores of a European city, but when they venture beyond the waterfront, they discover a thriving and modern metropolis that is unlike any other in North America. Even though it’s a mostly Fre
Learn What’s to Love in Bilbao and Spain’s Basque Country
It’s been said that Frank Gehry’s dazzlingly designed Guggenheim Museum is what really put Bilbao on travelers’ radar, and there is some truth to that. But bringing in that museum was part of a larger plan to turn a rough former industrial city into a handsome model of urban planning and cultu
Bahamas Paradise Announces Second ArtSea Sailing
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced the details for their second ArtSea Cruise Experience, one of the largest art exhibits at sea. Departing from West Palm Beach on November 30 on board their ship Grand Celebration and visiting Grand Bahama Island, the themed cruise is perfectly timed to the offi
Watch Porthole CEO on Lifetime’s The Balancing Act (VIDEO)
The cruise industry has EXPLODED in recent years as more and more people are discovering the joys of a cruise vacation. For more than 20 years, Porthole Cruise Magazine has offered the best cruise ship news, reviews and more to eager cruisers looking for a fun and affordable vacation. Recently, Port
6 Tips for Booking a Last-Minute Winter Cruise
Everyone looks forward to the end of the year. The early winter months represent holidays, celebrations, and quality time with family and friends. However, the winter weather, stressful end of year deadlines, and the celebratory moments also drain your energy. The perfect remedy for the post-holiday
TRAVEL TIPS: Going to Goa
Goa is probably best known as India’s place to party, but this small state is packed with beauty and history. Goa has been through many changes, and each phase of its history is still engrained in its modern-day culture. India’s smallest state was once a Portuguese colony, and then it became
A Grand Entrance for Celebrity Edge
For the first time, Port Everglades Terminal 25 has a tenant: Celebrity Edge. The newest ship in Celebrity Cruises fleet sailed into Fort Lauderdale, FL, yesterday, her new home for cruising to the Caribbean. It took the ship 15 days to sail across the Atlantic Ocean from the French shipyard where s
5 Tips for Cruising out of Baltimore with Children
Cruising with your children can be a fun time of making memories, or it can be a nightmare. The difference is some careful planning and knowing how to make your vacation extra-special. One of the unique benefits of cruising is that moms, dad, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, and even grandparents c
Grape Destinations: What is Port Wine?
Port, when used in the context of a cruise ship, usually refers to the left side of the vessel. However, when in the dining room of that very same cruise ship, port becomes something very different. In the Douro region of Northern Portugal, you’ll find thick bunches of touriga and tinta grapes cas
MSC Meraviglia Doubles Population of Scottish Port Town
When MSC Cruises first launched MSC Meraviglia in September of 2016, even those at the world’s largest cruise ports marveled at her size. With a capacity of more than 5,000 guests and 1,500 crew while weighing in at 171, 598 tons, she was the 4th largest cruise ship in the world upon her launch. R
Weird Wednesday: Thames Town
Visitors to Shanghai are often in awe of the size and scale of the city. With a population of more than 24 million, it’s the largest in China and the 3rd largest by population in the world. The city’s proximity to the ocean (the Chinese characters for Shanghai translate to “upon the sea”
You No Longer Have to Limit Your Cruise By Port (In South Florida)
South Florida does it big, there’s no doubt about that. But did you know the distance between West Palm Beach and Miami just got a lot smaller? Thanks to Brightline, a diesel-electric train system running the length of South Florida, you no longer have to limit your cruise by port. The train can t
Carnival Dramatically Expands Cruises from the West Coast
Cruise News – Feb. 12, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced several significant initiatives designed to further bolster its West Coast presence: the deployment of Carnival Panorama to Long Beach in 2019 — the first new Carnival ship based in Southern California in 20 years; the grand re
