Brightline Launches New Rail Safety Campaign
Today, Brightline launched a new campaign that includes a Public Safety Announcement (PSA), website, and digital pledge to bring attention to the importance of safety near railroad tracks. BRIGHTLINE SAFETY CAMPAIGN DETAILS The new campaign reminds residents that their decisions around the tra
Authentic French Polynesian Cruising With Paul Gauguin Cruises
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, aboard the Paul Gauguin Cruise as he explores the beautiful islands of Tahiti! Paul Gauguin Cruises offers an all-inclusive cruise experience in the South Pacific. Guests aboard the ship can expect an intimate cruise experience that allows travele
PRINCESS BRINGS A NEW FITNESS EXPERIENCE TO THE SEA
Princess Cruises shares the news of the brand’s latest offering at sea to guests with an interest in fitness! Starting in mid-February, the cruise line will expand onboard fitness classes and workouts curated by renowned boutique fitness brands, including Pure Barre, YogaSix, and StretchLab.&n
Viking’s Seine River Cruise takes guests from Paris to the Heart of Normandy
Viking’s “Paris and the Heart of Normandy Seine River” cruise is more than a leisurely escapade through the scenic glories of France from Paris to Normandy. In myriad ways, it is a pilgrimage for personal passions on a luxurious longship purpose-built to navigate the winding river.
A Day In The Life Of Antarctica Expedition Leader Marieke Egan
A suspenseful breeze blew south of the Antarctic Circle as Silver Endeavour passengers watched the advance expedition guides navigate their Zodiacs through rapidly moving ice. The boats were seeking a safe landing on Jenny Island that would take us up close to the colony of elephant seals lounging b
Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess features Brand’s newest innovative experience
The first look at Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess has been revealed! Guests looking to sail on the brand’s newest vessel can expect the most contemporary and state-of-the-art designs come February 2024! Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship and one of the 11 new vessels in the fl
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – February 3, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! Love is in the air this February, and what better way to celebrate this heartfelt month then a Valentine’s Day cruise deal! Azamara Gives the Gift of Travel This Valentine’s Day Amazara has announced the #BeMyShipmate social media sweepstakes, giving one lucky win
Celebrate Valentine’s Day On Princess Cruises’ Love Boat
It is February, the month of LOVE! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a romantic cruise! Princess Cruises invites guests to fall in love again on “The Love Boat,” while creating unforgettable memories in romantic destin
Paul Gauguin Cruises Marks 25 Years In French Polynesia
This year, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ The Gauguin Experience marks 25 years of cruising through French Polynesia. The m/s Paul Gauguin was specifically designed to sail through the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Bali. The ship’s crew members and Les Gauguins, a loca
Viking Welcomes Fifth Viking Longship
Today, Viking announced the addition of a brand-new Viking Longship, designed to cruise along the Seine River. The cruise line will welcome the new vessel in 2025. The supplementary ship will join the company’s four other Viking Longships officially named in 2022, the Viking Fjorgyn, the Viking Ka
Holland America Line Guests Donate $450,000 for Aid to Ukrainians
The fundraising effort, “On Deck for a Cause,” a 5k fundraising walk on Holland America Line’s 11 ships, raised $450,000 for Ukrainian Relief. For 10 months, every cruise on the line’s fleets could make a $25 donation to participate in the 5k walk during their sailing, in loc
What I Wish I Packed For My Antarctica Cruise
I told myself I wouldn’t leave packing for my Antarctica cruise until the last minute. I’d be braving unforgiving and extremely changeable weather – wind, snow, rain, and ice – not to mention living onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen with Hurtigruten Expeditions for 10 days on my first-ever cruise v
Greek Cuisine Cooking tiPS wITH wINDSTAR cRUISES
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Joseph Kalynuik, Windstar Cruises’ Executive Chef, for a Greek cuisine cooking demo! Chef Joseph has 43 years of culinary experience. He gives guests cooking lessons aboard Windstar cruises, teaching how simplistic cooking cultural foods
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making An Icon: Creating Surfside”
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Surfside,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024. ABOUT “mAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 5 In this episode, guests can fin
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE RAISES $3.5 MILLION FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
In 2022, Carnival Cruise Line broke its fundraising record for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Carnival set the record in 2018 with a donation of $2.8 million but quickly surpassed that in 2022 with a total of $3.4 million raised for the hospital. Since their partnership in 2010, Carnival h
Oceania Cruises iNTRODUCES aLLURA tO thE fleet In 2025
Today, Oceania Cruises introduces Allura, the brand’s second 1,200-guest Allura Class Ship! Allura is set to sail in 2025 and will be the sister ship to Vista, the brand’s latest ship sailing in May 2023. “At Oceania Cruises, we are always looking for ways to evolve, el
SEABOURN PURSUIT REVEALS 7 NEW PRE-INAUGURAL SAILINGS
This summer, Seabourn’s newest expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, will sail through the Mediterranean, Transatlantic, and Caribbean on seven brand-new pre-inaugural sailings. Seabourn Pursuit will enter service on August 12, 2023. Currently available for booking, these new itineraries give g
Ama Waterways AmaMagna Danube Experience
In 2023, set sail with AmaWaterways and Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff on the one-of-a-kind AmaMagna to experience the Danube river! While we are waiting, let’s take a look back at our writer Steve Leland’s seven-night experience on board the AmaMagn
Here’s What To Expect On An Adults-Only Cruise
Have you ever wondered about adult-only cruising? While many of us enjoy cruising with our families or children, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and book an adults-only cruise. If you are curious about what to expect, keep reading. VIRGIN VOYA
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – JANUARY 27, 2023
Happy Friday, cruisers! We are excited to share with you a fun, date-night adventure to plan for you and a loved one this Valentine’s Day! Brightline’s South Florida Fun + Romance This Valentine’s Day, Brightline, South Florida’s inter-city rail invites couples and gues
