American Queen Voyage Shares Partnership with America’s Test Kitchen
Today, American Queen Voyages revealed the news of their partnership with the longtime PBS cooking show America’s Test Kitchen (ATK)! American Queen Voyages Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau and company executives visited the kitchen to announce the partnership and announce American Queen Voya
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES ASIA SAILINGS ABOARD THE NEWLY REJUVENATED RIVIERA
Due to the high guest demand for the 2023-2024 cruising season, Oceania Cruises has confirmed that a re-inspired Riviera will sail across Asia for the first time. With an occupancy of over 1,200 guests, Riviera will transport guests across Asia in style, highlighting culture and cuisine along the wa
Holland America Line Reveals 2024 Canada and New England Itineraries with A Stop In Iceland
Holland America Line has shared some exciting sailings to come for its 2024 season! The brand’s 2024 Canada and New England season is set to feature 29 sailings ranging from weeklong getaways to longer journeys. “Canada and New England Discovery” Itinerary From April through
The Cruise Industry Party Of The Year
For the last 17 years, Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff and the team at Porthole Cruise & Travel Magazine have hosted the Cruise Industry Party of The Year, Porthole Party. Meet the movers and shakers of cruising, while partying with a number of top names in the industry. Join us on March 28, 2023, i
Cunard and Rocky Mountaineer form Land and Sea Partnership in Alaska
Cunard is now offering passengers the experience of a lifetime! For guests traveling to Alaska aboard Queen Elizabeth this summer, the cruise line will offer guests the opportunity to take a ride on the renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. Depending on the sailing date, passengers can extend their Alas
Celebrity Cruises Celebrates The Float Out Of Celebrity Ascent
On January 21, 2023, Celebrity Cruises’ newest Edge Series ship ceremoniously touched water for the first time from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This milestone signifies the completion of Celebrity Ascent’s hull and exterior superstructure. The newest sh
Explora Journeys Announces ‘Journey Together Gatherings’ Program
After the success of two existing Journey Together programs, ‘Journey Together’ and ‘Journey Together +,” Explora Journey’s has shared their latest travel program, ‘Journey Together Gatherings’, a program designed to expand travel opportunities for extended families or friendships. The
MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN” “FUTURE OF CRUISING”
MSC Cruises has revealed a new global brand campaign highlighting the importance of sustainable vacationing and the company’s goal for a more sustainable future. The campaign, “Discover the future of cruising” will reach approximately 30 countries through television ads and digital media. Th
What Does Cruising From Seattle Look Like In 2023?
Seattle is one of the most popular embarkation ports for an Alaska cruise for a reason. There are plenty of places to explore, and the best part, the cruise terminal is only 15 miles from the airport! Join Bill Panoff, Editor-in-Chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, Linda Springmann the Dire
CARNIVAL CORPORATION TO EXPAND ULTRAMODERN WI-FI WITH SPACEX’s STARLINK
Carnival Corporation & plc has announced plans to extend its ultramodern internet connectivity across its global fleet, the latest of many strides that have almost tripled ship bandwidth since 2019. Carnival Corporation & plc is partnering up with SpaceX’s Starlink, a giant in Low Earth Or
MSC Cruises Named The Official Cruise Line Partner Of The New York Knicks
Today, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced their latest marketing partnership with MSC Cruises, naming MSC Cruises the first official global rights partner of the New York Knicks. Now that’s a slam dunk in our books! “MSC Cruises is one of the world’s top-rated contemporary cruise lin
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 WEST COAST SAILINGS
Since the 1990s, Holland America Line has had a west coast homeport in the city of San Diego. Guests looking to travel with the line in their 2023 – 2024 cruising season can expect endless opportunities to voyage from the Golden State once again! This San Diego cruising season includes two s
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES LAUNCHES UPGRADE YOUR HORIZON PROMOTIONAL EVENT
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching “Upgrade Your Horizon,” a new promotion that invites guests to enjoy a luxury and unrivaled experience with a free 2-category suite upgrade if booked between January 9 and March 31, 2023. United States and Canada residents can enjoy 50% reduced depo
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 21 Dedicated Voyages For 2023 and 2024 Moana Explorer Program
Paul Gauguin Cruises Moana Explorer Program, a complimentary interactive program to encourage the discovery and value of the wonders around the world, will offer 21 summer and holiday sailings in 2023 and 2024! While traveling at sea, children will learn marine education aboard and ashore, showcasin
VIKING RELEASES 2024-2025 WORLD CRUISE ITINERARIES
Viking Cruises has just announced its 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries. The brand-new Viking World Voyage I itinerary sails aboard the Viking Sky around the world in 180 days and visits 85 ports in 37 countries with 13 overnight stays. If you are looking to cross some destinations off your bucket
Orient Express Reveals Next Venture: Luxury At Sea
The Orient Express, the legendary long-distance passenger train service of the 19th century, is thundering back into the 21st century with a new overland service and an upcoming luxury sailing ship, the Orient Express Silenseas. In 2026, Silenseas will set sail on her first voyage and become the lar
ADVENTURES BY DISNEY RELEASES ITINERARIES FOR 2024 RIVER CRUISES
Adventures by Disney has announced the return of voyages headed to three of Europe’s renowned rivers for the 2024 cruising season. Adventures by Disney guests will experience the beauty and culture of Europe’s most famous rivers, with sailings on the Rhine River, the Danube River, and the Seine
PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES RELEASES 2024 VOYAGES BROCHURE
Today, Paul Gauguin Cruises released its 2024 Voyages Brochure, sharing the all-inclusive cruises and tropical lifestyle experiences available next year. Guests can choose from seven unique itineraries with two new destinations. “Just as the experience aboard The Gauguin reveals Polynesia with art
Variety Cruises Launches ‘Boat on a Boat’ in New Destination
Later this month, Variety Cruises’ Panorama II will sail through French Polynesia’s Society Islands for the first time. The 50-meter (164-foot), two-masted motorsailer has an occupancy of just under 50 guests, promising intimate experiences in the South Pacific. The Greek cruise company is
Viking’s Newest Ship Named By Astronaut
Viking held a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the official naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune. Godmother Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, blessed the ship for safe sailing. After the ceremony, Viking Neptune left Los Angeles for Honolulu. 
