First Look at Margaritaville at Sea from the Very First Cruise
https://youtu.be/FyZRVci9UTk Are you ready for an exclusive first look at Margaritaville At Sea? This brand new cruise line from famous musician Jimmy Buffett and inspired by his many Margaritaville restaurants around the world, the Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship has undergone a number of enhance
Emerald Azzurra Christened in Venice
The very first ocean yacht from Emerald Cruises was christened in a special ceremony in Venice, Italy over the weekend. Emerald Azzurra, the highly-anticipated new yacht from the luxury cruise line, was christened by Rosie Cairns, joint Managing Director at ROL as Godmother Sarah Wikevand, joint Man
The Mill at Ward Cove is Alaska’s Newest Cruise Port
Cruising in Alaska is finally ready for a full season and cruisers could not be more excited about sailing to the wildest state in the country! There’s been a lot of upgrades to ports in Alaska over the past few years, but none more so than Ward Cove, just north of Ketchikan. The Mill at [&helli
MSC Cruises Enhances Yacht Club on World Europa
MSC Cruises announced today they’ve revamped their popular ‘ship within a ship’ concept on the upcoming MSC World Europa. First introduced in 2008, MSC Yacht Club is an all-inclusive experience that offers guests privacy and exclusive access to amenities found within the space. MSC
Cruise Saudi Update with Executive Director Barbara Buczek
https://youtu.be/e0Efti7B84U One of cruising’s newest destinations, Saudi Arabia, has big plans for travel to the country and cruising is a big part of it. Cruise Saudi recently announced that they’ve become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a community of travel and
Norwegian Escape Returns to European Cruising
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular line of cruise ships has returned to European cruising for the first time since 2015! Norwegian Escape completed her first voyage to the Eastern Mediterranean with calls on Santorini, Mykonos, Naples, and Livorno, Valletta and Messina. Homeporting in
Star Clippers Returns to Service
For the first time in two years, Star Clippers, the tall ship sailing company, resumes the full sailing program with all three tall ships in the Mediterranean. Star Flyer and Royal Clipper have been in the Mediterranean since last month. Now, all three ships will sail together right in time for
Riding the Rails Up North: Alaska and Canada’s Best Trains
The whistle blows, the brakes hiss, and passengers admire the view from giant windows as the train lurches forward. Whether it’s for the romance, the nostalgia, or a quest for slow travel, a train journey checks a lot of boxes. Your ride may be a several-day adventure or an excursion for just a fe
Gymnast Simone Biles Named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond
She’s a 19-time World Champion gymnast with 7 Olympic medals to boot, but Simone Biles has a new achievement to hang in her hall of awards, Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond! In a press release this morning, Celebrity Cruises revealed that Biles would be named Godmother of their new ship w
The Scarlet Lady
Dominican Daze… a perfect description for Virgin Voyages’ dreamy 5 night getaway to the Caribbean. Setting sail from Miami, I had the pleasure of joining the Scarlet Lady and her crew on a journey to the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas – and it’s one that I won’t forget. From th
NCL Brings Full Fleet Back to Service
Norwegian Cruise Line hit the final milestone in their great cruise comeback when Norwegian Spirit, the last NCL ship still dormant, set sail in the South Pacific over the weekend. Norwegian Jade got the party started in August 2021 and it took anther 10 months, but all 17 Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Check out this Pickleball Theme Cruise
If you’re looking for a game that fun, social and easy to play, look no further than Pickleball! This sport combines tennis and ping pong for a unique, fast-paced and competitive game. The sport has exploded in popularity lately and now Pickleball enthusiasts from all over can hone their skill
Meet New Director of PortMiami Hydi Webb
Following the departure of former PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla, longtime employee Hydi Webb was the natural choice to take over. A port employee since 1992, Webb was named deputy port director in 2018 and was the interim port director prior to assuming her new position. Porthole Cruise and T
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic Difference
Whoever said that all cruise ships are created equal should be subject to a public flogging on deck. Sure they all have entertainment, food and more food, activities galore and they cruise to the four corners of the globe. But how they execute these amenities is what distinguishes one brand from ano
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 29, 2022
Another successful Seatrade Cruise Global in the books! We were on hand in Miami Beach all week for the industry’s biggest gathering of cruise industry professionals and wow was it fun! It’s officially Alaska cruise season with the first ships sailing this month, so if you haven’
Seatrade Interview with Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line President
https://youtu.be/LSbxDpnYRaA 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 hand to speak with the most important names in the industry. Bill caught u
The Best Moments from the Porthole Party 2022
https://youtu.be/4YNAnr9GwZY Another Seatrade Cruise Global in the books and everyone’s favorite afterparty was a huge hit again this year! The annual Porthole Party hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff and the team at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine was held at The Temple House in Miami
Returning to “Big Ship” Cruising with Majestic Princess
After almost two years, my first opportunity to sail in a big cruise ship again came this past August aboard Princess Cruises’ 2017-built Majestic Princess. With much anticipation and an optimistic outlook, I joined the 3,560-passenger, 143,700-gross-ton ship on a 7-night “Return To Alaska” sa
Vibrance and Color: St. Thomas Artist Prea Bhandari
Growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Prea Bhandari always knew her life was destined for the creative. This young artist is leaving her mark on the Caribbean art community, particularly on her home island of St. Thomas, one magnificent acrylic at a time. Recognized for her ability early on in li
Live from the Brand New Celebrity Beyond
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 under his belt and his own show on Lifetime TV called Video Globetrotter, Scott is also an accomplished cruiser, having pr