The Best Pre-Cruise Hotel in Miami
You go on a cruise vacation to get away from your problems, not make new ones. Cruising is one of the most popular vacations these days and Miami is at the center of it all. More cruisers sail from PortMiami than any other cruise port in the world and that means people are looking for […]
Do You Call It a Ship or a Boat?
It was supposed to be a regular week in the “Cruising With Carnival” Facebook group with over 31,000 members, but Dana, a regular in the forum, didn’t get that memo. A fellow cruiser made the mistake of calling the ship “a boat” and the calamity that ensued was Oscar-worthy drama. We laugh
Cruiser’s Guide to Port New Orleans
Not all ports are created equal. Avid cruisers know that choosing the right embarkation port can make all the difference for your cruise vacation and that’s why more and more are choosing to cruise from the Big Easy. New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the country with outstanding cult
Why You Need to Be Cruising from Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)
The Caribbean may be one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to cruise like everyone else. In fact, more and more cruisers are discovering one of the most underrated regions for cruising and it’s a lot closer to home than you might think. Pue
Enjoy Your Next MSC Cruise From Port Tampa Bay
One of the fastest growing cruise lines in the industry announced a brand new homeport for MSC Armonia and those on the West Coast of Florida are in luck. Port Tampa sees just about a million cruisers each year and that number is expected to grow with the addition of MSC and their ship. Why [&hell
Kelly Clarkson Named Godmother to Norwegian Encore
What’s better than music and cruise ships? Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Grammy Award winning recording artist and television show host Kelly Clarkson has been named the Godmother of the new Norwegian Encore, which is set to debut this fall. As godmother, she will perform at the christening
Will You Mix the Next Bacardi Legacy Cocktail?
We’ve all had good bartenders. Sometimes they’re even great. But what does it take to be the best bartender? Winning the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition is a great start. The competition is a global one, pitting the best mixologists the world over against one another to see who can craft the
Fall Repositioning Cruises You Need to Book
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing and cruise ships are going from one side of the world to the other on what’s known as repositioning cruises. These cruises may not jump off the page when you’re looking to book a vacation, but trust us, they’re often a great way to see something new [&
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 6, 2019
As America dives head first into another football season, take advantage of the distractions by scoring your own deal on an awesome cruise vacation. While your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers are glued to their fantasy team and consuming a dangerous amount of guacamole on Sundays, you can
Where Do The Swimming Pigs Go During a Hurricane?
As Hurricane Dorian made its way through the Bahamas, people all over the world watched anxiously hoping and praying for the safety of the Bahamian people. One of the biggest questions cruisers had involved not the people, but the wildlife, specifically the Bahamas’ famous swimming pigs. Do th
Cruise Lines Donating Millions for Hurricane Dorian Recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which steamrolled the northernmost islands in the Bahamas over Labor Day weekend, major cruise lines are pledging millions for recovery efforts in the region. The Walt Disney Disney Company and Royal Caribbean have both pledged $1 million for recovery efforts. T
Is My Cruise Cancelled? An Update on the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian
A terrifying weekend is finally over for the people of the Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian, a category 5 storm, put on its parking brake over the northern islands of Great Abacoa and Grand Bahamas for what must have felt like an eternity for those on the islands. As the first images of the damage started
Why Does Bill W. Have so Many Friends on a Cruise?
The first day on a cruise ship is nothing but pure, unadulterated bliss. All you need is a deck chair, a great book and a pair of sunglasses to get your vacation off on the right foot. If you’re one to check out the daily program schedule each day, you might notice things like the […]
Cruise Line Helping Floridians Escape Hurricane Dorian
Most cruisers and everyone in Florida spent this week glued to the news because a hurricane is headed this way. The folks over at Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line saw the silver lining of this dark cloud and is helping people in Palm Beach and surrounding areas get out of dodge before the storm with a [
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 29, 2019
Isn’t it time to book a cruise? To the Pacific, to be specific. Windstar Cruises is a small ship cruising company that touts themselves as 180 degrees from ordinary. If you’ve only sailed on larger ships, you’re really missing out on a fantastic cruise vacation. Small ships (less
Hurricane Dorian Is Here to Ruin Your Labor Day Weekend
Well, we knew we’d get one eventually. Officially starting on June 1, hurricane season is something all cruisers keep a watchful eye on. Here we are a few days away from September and the season is finally showing its first signs of life with Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall as a categ
MSC Grandiosa Will Feature All New Fine Art Experiences
We’re just months away from the launch of MSC Cruises’ newest ship MSC Grandiosa and that means new details about the highly anticipated ship are coming fast and furious. The most recent update let cruisers know about a new fine art experience made just for the new ship. The immersive art and di
Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship Review
Norwegian Cruise Line Bliss Bliss is packed with so many innovative and exciting features both inside and out that it no longer matters what conditions places like Alaska have in store for your vacation. Feet Decks Launched Guests Overview Is it bliss? We think so! Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise
Your Jamaican Vacation Awaits | RCA 2019
Each year at Porthole Cruise Magazine, we ask you, the reader, to vote on your favorite cruise lines, ships, destinations and more in our annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Thousands of loyal cruisers take to the ballot to shout out their favorites and the results are a compilation of the best of crui
Introducing Disney Wish (VIDEO)
When you wish upon a star, you could end up on board the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish was announced over the weekend at the D23 Expo by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we couldn’t be more exited. The fifth ship from the family cruise line wil
