Stateroom Smackdown: Lower Decks vs Higher Decks
When booking a stateroom on a cruise ship, there are many factors to consider. But one of your most important decisions is opting for a stateroom on a lower or higher deck. Both options have pros and cons, and your choice depends on your preferences and priorities. In this blog, we’ll break down t
ADA Accommodation Horizon Stateroom Review: Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator
Here at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, we feel very strongly that cruising (and travel in general) should be accessible for everyone of all ability levels. Cruise lines have taken steps in recent years to accomodate guests with limited mobility or those who require a wheelchair or other d
Tips for Decorating Your Stateroom Door
Ah, there’s nothing like soaking in the grandeur a magnificent cruise ship, only to be greeted by rows and rows of plain-looking, neutral colored hallways where your stateroom awaits. To break up the monotony—and to make finding your room about 20 times easier—many cruisers participate in
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 29, 2019
What’s sweeter than getting a great deal on a cruise vacation? Getting a sweet deal on a SUITE for your cruise vacation! Seriously, this new cruise deal from Celebrity Cruises on their suite staterooms is so sweet you’re going to have to brush your teeth extra tonight! The Sweet Life Dur
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 15, 2019
Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and AmaWaterways is offering one of their best deals yet in honor of Valentine’s Day! Actually, it’s really THREE offers all rolled into one awesome cruise deal.
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 19, 2018
You know if it’s coming from Emerald Waterways, it’s a suite deal! The famous river cruise experts have a deal running through Halloween if you’re looking to save big on European river cruises. RELATED: Twiggy to be Godmother of Emerald Waterways River Ships Now through October 31
Making The Most Of Your Cruise Vacation
Around 27.2 million people are expected to take a cruise vacation in 2018, with the industry showing a consistent rise in passenger numbers since 2009 (a year in which 17.8 million passengers took to the seas). The Cruise Lines International Association’s newest report indicates that one big tren
Viking Jupiter Float Out Honors Maritime Tradition
Viking Cruises strives to establish an intimate cruise experience for each and every guest. Their newest ship, Viking Jupiter, personifies that commitment in every way possible. Viking Jupiter recently reached a major building milestone as it was “floated out” for the first time since construct
Cruise Control: How to Get the Best Cruise Deals! (Video)
Every cruiser has their way of getting the best cruise deals for the least amount of money, but with more than 30 years in the industry, cruise expert Bill Panoff has a collection of tips that can help you get an even better deal. Book Through a Third Party Third-party bookers such as Orbitz.com oft
Vitamin Sea: Feng Shui Your Stateroom
How to feng shui your stateroom and make the most of your cruise By Valerie Sands Cruising. Why is it that once you’ve traveled this way, any other vacation actually seems stressful? Quite simply, it’s the energy that shifts as soon as you walk on board. But beyond that first-night sailaway feel