The Five Best Cruise Lunches
A hamburger or hot dog from the grill? How very, very…lunch hour. And yet, when I cruise, I can’t see myself coming in from a morning under the blazing Caribbean sun to chow down on massive, steaming bowls of beef bourguignon, hot soups, and pasta. The salad bar is fine until I reach the end
Sun Princess to Offer New Culinary Experiences
Princess Cruises’ latest ship, Sun Princess, will revolutionize the culinary scene with top chefs, luxury ingredients, and unique dining experiences for guests on its inaugural voyage on February 28, 2024! Additional exclusive dining options were also announced for passengers sailing on this u
Escape to Dania Pointe For a Day of Shopping, Dining, and Fun!
Dania Pointe is an exceptional outdoor destination in South Florida that offers visitors a diverse array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Whether you’re looking for high-end fashion, tasty cuisine, or exciting entertainment, Dania Pointe has plenty to offer. One of the primary d
NCL Renewed Spirit
Technically she’s not brand new but with a $100 million dollar facelift you could fool me. You might not recognize the reimagined Norwegian Spirit and you can forget the old saying beauty’s only skin deep, because this striking gal is gorgeous to the core. It’s a textbook case of what money wi
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Grandeur Culinary Team Prepares New Dining Experiences
As Regent Seven Seas Cruises prepares to debut Seven Seas Grandeur this November, the cruise line focuses on curating its most mouth watering culinary venture to date. Bernhard Klotz, Vice President of Food and Beverage, has created over 130 new dishes along with his culinary team. These recipes and
Cunard Line Announces Collaboration With Chef Michel Roux
Cunard Line has announced it will be working with Michel Roux, a two-starred Michelin chef! He will work with Cunards’ culinary development chefs to make a gala menu for the Queens Grill Restaurant aboard the brand’s new Queen Anne ship. Roux will be working on a new menu for Cunard Lines’ pub
Costa Cruises Announces Costa Voyages
Costa Cruises announces a new cruise experience called Costa Voyages starting September 2023! For 10-14 days, guests will explore new destinations and be exposed to new entertainment aboard Costa Cruises ships. Costa Voyages’ destinations include: the Canary Islands, the myriad facets of Turkey, t
The Best of St. Croix: A Local’s Guide
Have you ever wanted to travel to the twin city island of St. Croix? Well now is your chance! Join Bill Panoff CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel as he takes you around the island filled with Caribbean culture and history. The island is home to some amazing restaurants and b
Explora Journeys Reveals Explora I’s New Restaurants
The new cruise line, Explora Journeys, has released information on five of the restaurants debuting aboard EXPLORA I. The first of six ships, EXPLORA I is scheduled to set sail from Southampton, United Kingdom, on July 17, 2023. The ship will include tons of food and beverage venues, but these fi
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
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2020
Welcome to 2020! Where are you cruising next? Here are the picks for the top travel experiences that left an impression on our editor-in-chief in terms of service, quality and memorable moments. Bill Panoff Editor-In-Chief The Best On Board Time spent aboard a cruise ship is time well spent. Here ar
Pre-/Post-Cruise: 48 Hours in Anchorage
I never realized how truly unique my home city was until I began to travel. Growing up, it was normal to reroute my way to school due to a moose along the path or to ski to the supermarket because our car couldn’t make it out of our snow-filled driveway. Anchoragites have a close relationship [&he
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
5 Dining Options to Try on Your Next Cruise
A great vacation captivates all the senses; touch, sight, sound, smell, and of course, taste. After a fun-filled day enjoying activities aboard the ship or exploring a port of call, most travelers have worked up quite the appetite. Cruise ships are known for sparing no expense to create a luxurious
