Inside Tips for River Cruising
One of the world’s premier river cruise lines, Amawaterways is poised for a big 2023! Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff caught up with the cruise line’s Chief Marketing Officer Janet Bava to talk about what the line has in store for cruisers read
Holland America Line Launches New “De Lijn” Gin for 150th Anniversary
Gin has been a staple spirit in Holland America Line’s history dating way back to the company’s origination. To pay tribute to that long 150-year tradition, the cruise line is launching a new and exclusive label of gin on board ships fleet-wide. Honoring Holland America Line’s roots, a bottle
Hurtigruten Marks 20 Years of Antarctica Sailings With New Photo Set of First Voyage
Hurtigruten Expeditions has made their name sailing Antarctic waters for the last 20 years and to honor those sailings, the expedition cruise line shared a series of never-before-seen photos captured from the first Antarctica voyages aboard MS Nordnorge from Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 8, 2002.
Virgin Voyages Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Merpeople
Virgin Voyages has set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople! On November 4, 2022, 457 sailors traveling aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady’s MerMaiden voyage gathered together at the Beach Club in Bimini dressed in their fins to help set the record!
SMiZE Cream from Tyra Banks Coming to Princess Cruises
In 2023, guests of Princess Cruises will be in for a new frozen treat! SMiZE Cream, the premium ice cream brand by supermodel icon and businesswoman Tyra Banks, will soon be available on all 15 Princess MedallionClass ships. An innovative ice cream brand featuring unique flavors and distinctive pa
CELEBRITY BEYOND NAMED BY GODMOTHER SIMONE BILES BEFORE INAUGURAL US SAILING
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Beyond, set sail from Fort Lauderdale this past Friday, November 4, marking the start of its inaugural Caribbean season. Kicking off the highly anticipated festivities was the ship’s official naming ceremony, led by Godmother and seven-time Olympic Meda
Holland America Line Makes Long-Awaited Return to Cruising in Australia
It’s been more than two years since a Holland America Line cruise ship made a call at an Australian port, but we have good news, the wait is over! Westerdam arrived in Sydney, Australia, its new homeport, on November 7th, making it the first ship from the cruise line to visit the city since pr
PRINCESS CRUISES UNVEILS “360: AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” ONBOARD DISCOVERY PRINCESS; COMING SOON TO ENCHANTED PRINCESS
A brand new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises will soon be able to transport their guests to the Mediterranean, regardless of where they’re actually sailing. Princess Cruises promises the newly revealed nightly experience will engage all of the senses, with tastes, sounds, sights,
Carnival Corporation Named One of World’s Top Companies for Women
Congratulations are in order for Carnival Corporation! The brand has been awarded one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies of 2022 by Forbes for the second time. Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistical portal that ranks industries and providers, presented the award of one of the top
DISNEY CRUISE LINE IS ADDING NEW CHARACTERS TO MARVEL DAY AT SEA
If you’re planning on traveling with Disney Cruise Line anytime soon, get ready to be transported into a world with unlimited possibilities and tons of adventure in the Marvel Universe! Disney Cruise Line has added brand-new characters and events aboard all 2023 Marvel Day at Sea sailings. Sailing
Amawaterways Opens 2024 River Cruise Reservations With Extended Seasons and New Ships
Today, AmaWaterways announced that travelers can now book brand-new itineraries for the company’s 2024 river cruise season. Some of the destinations featured on the 2024 itineraries include Europe, Asia, Egypt, and Africa. The river cruise line has also announced added rewards for early bookings a
Azamara Reveals 2025 World Cruise
After a very successful booking of Azamara’s 2024 world cruise, the brand has announced some exciting plans for the cruise line’s 2025 world voyage! Departing from San Diego, California, the cruise line’s latest ship, Azamara Onward, will be visiting 37 countries with 15 overnights
Carnival Celebration Delivered, Now On Its Way to Homeport in Miami
A new ship will be arriving in PortMiami on November 20, 2022! Carnival Cruise Line officially took delivery of Carnival Celebration today at a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. On hand to receive the vessel from shipyard CEO Tim Meyer was Carnival President Christine Duffy and
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain Kate McCue Appears with Andy Cohen on Bravo
PHOTO: Getty Images/Celebrity Cruises We’re just days away from the North American inaugural cruise of the new Celebrity Beyond from Celebrity Cruises and the cruise line is starting to ramp up the hype with a new partnership with NBCUniversal. Captain Kate McCue appeared on Bravo’
IEEE-USA to Host 50th Anniversary Cruise on Independence of the Seas
IEEE-USA, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is inviting members and guests to join the company for a noteworthy 50th Anniversary Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas to celebrate the company’s 50 years of service to U.S. IEEE members. The four-night cruis
Oceania Cruises Reveals New 2024-2025 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Trips in the 2024-2025 season are in full swing! Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection of itineraries! Guests traveling with Oceania Voyages can expect a collection of 157 new voyages spanning seven continents ranging from 7 to 200 days in length and 451 overnigh
Atlas Ocean Voyages Opens SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE on World Traveller
Today, a world-leading luxury beauty retailer, L’OCCITANE has announced the grand opening of its brand-new spa on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ brand-new cruise ship, World Traveller. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new, modern, and all-inclusive yacht-style ship can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers passen
Kelly Clarkson and Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrate 100 Winning Educators
To show appreciation to educators across the United States and Canada, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed 100 winning teachers on a free cruise aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima for the ship’s first-ever voyage from Galveston, Texas. To top off the free cruise experience, NCL surprised guests abo
Royal Caribbean Group Brings Art and Culture To New Galveston Terminal
The new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston is adding a pop of art and culture to welcome guests as they embark on their cruise vacation. With the help of the local Galveston, Texas community, Royal Caribbean and the Galveston Beach Trio group have worked together to design a Texas-based Grad O
Service Dog Receives Holland America’s Five-Star Mariner Status
Photo: Holland America Line Aboard Rotterdam VII, we’re all just barking mad…for Joska! This morning, shortly after Rotterdam VII sailed under overcast skies into New York City following Holland America’s 150th Anniversary crossing, the line’s President Gus Antorcha and the
