Madeira’s Cruise Recovery is in Full Swing
One of the best kept secrets in cruising is the Portuguese island of Madeira, a sub-tropical paradise visited by millions each year for its unique culture, outstanding flora and fauna and a bustling downtown port area with lots to explore. Now that we’re finally putting the pandemic behind us
Fort Lauderdale is Focused on Travel for All
Here at Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, we’ve long been fans of the phrase “cruising is for everyone.” Travel, in general, is something that should be open and accessible to all who are curious enough to step foot in a new place. One tourism board is reaffirming their commitment to tr
Port of Boston Begins 2022 Cruise Season
For the first time in two years, Port of Boston is ready for a full season of cruising! Today, the port welcomed the first cruise ship to the Port of Boston, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl. The ship is making her maiden voyage to Flynn Cruiseport Boston, her homeport through November
New Stay & Cruise Packages from MSC Cruises
One of the fastest growing cruise brands has new cruise and stay packages for their guests to enjoy! MSC Cruises is set to introduce their new “Stay & Cruise” packages this summer so guests get the most out of their cruise vacation, both while at sea and on land. Starting in late Summer, 202
Holland America Line Will House Ukrainians Refugees on Board Volendam
Holland America Line has teamed up with the Netherlands and the City of Rotterdam to accommodate Ukrainian refugees on board Volendam as they need a place stay after leaving their homeland due to the ongoing war. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for appr
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 1, 2022
Hopefully you haven’t gotten pranked too many times so far today! We thought in a day full of tricks, we’d give everyone a treat (wrong holiday!) with an extra special Cruise Deal of the Week from our friends at MSC Cruises! MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to resume opera
Nambia’s Skeleton Coast by Land Cruiser
The Namib Desert — which includes the 975 miles of Namibia’s Atlantic coastline — is at least 55 million years old and within its northernmost and remotest section lies the 6,500-square-mile Skeleton Coast National Park. Its Wilderness Area limits visitors to about 60 four-night permits per ye
Princess Cruises Debuts New Wild For Alaska Seafood Cruise Menu
With the first full Alaska cruise season in years set to begin, Princess Cruises has announced a new dining experience for their Alaskan cruise itineraries on board six ships this Spring. The “Wild for Alaska Seafood” program is an industry first, according to the cruise line, with an
Celebrity Cruises Launches All-Inclusive Photo Project
A new project from Celebrity Cruises is working to to change the meaning of “all-inclusive” in the travel industry. The new campaign utilizes the world’s first ‘open source’ travel image library in an effort to help address the lack of diversity in travel marketing imagery. The All
Sustainable Cruising to an Eco-Friendly Future
High-Speed Hybrid Ships Visitors to London — and citizens of the U.K. capital city — now have a new way to cruise quickly to sites up and down the Thames aboard Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. The service, which already runs the largest fleet on the river, will be operating hybrid high-speed passe
Discovery Princess Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
One of the world’s most recognizable cruise brands spent the weekend showing off a brand new ship! Princess Cruises newest vessel Discovery Princess set sail on her maiden voyage from Port of Los Angeles on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera. On hand was Princess President John Padgett who we
Silver Whisper Arrives in Saudi Arabia
In a moment commemorated by a plaque and key exchange ceremony at two ports, Cruise Saudi welcomed a second ship from Silversea Cruises to the country of Saudi Arabia! Silver Whisper called on both Jeddah Islamic Port and Yanbu Port last week for the first time, following in the wake of sister shipS
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 25, 2022
We’re just a week away from April and that means Alaska cruise season is about to be in full swing! It has been two long years since America’s northernmost state had a full cruise season and all indicators are this year is finally going to be a return to normal. With all your favorite po
Make the Island of St. Kitts Your Next Escape
As the Caribbean begins to open back up again, one island is making it even easier for travelers who are looking to escape to a tropical paradise. St. Kitts is leading the charge when it comes to the Caribbean tourism comeback thanks to a set of new travel rules for fully vaccinated travelers that r
CBS Orders New Series THE REAL LOVE BOAT
The iconic television series The Love Boat brought millions of Americans along for the cruise of a lifetime when it aired back in the 1970s and U.S. network CBS is hoping to recreate that magic with a new series coming in 2022. “The Love Boat’ has been synonymous with the Princess brand fo
Gear Guide: Into the Wild
Half of the fun of an expedition is planning for the unexpected. How can you make yourself comfortable in the world’s wild places, and what will you see once you’re out there? Just imagine the adventures you can have out in the outback … or maybe just out in the back yard. Either way, it [
Don’t Skip the Art Auction on Your Next Cruise
Have you ever heard someone say cruising has something for everyone? That expression has never been more apt as modern ships of today are a dazzling combination of theme park, 5-star hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant and oh yeah, it moves, too! If you’re less interested in waterslides and laser t
MSC Cruises Partners with Formula 1 Racing
Pierfrancesco Vago MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman and Stefano Domenicali President & CEO of Formula 1 | Photo: Getty Images A new partnership between Formula 1, the highest level of open-wheel single-seater racing cars, and MSC Cruises was announced this morning with the hope of boosting both
Cruise Deal of the Week – March 18, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! We’re still in France enjoying a trip down the Seine on board the brand new Viking Radgrid, one of eight new ships the cruise line named in Paris this week. Check back next week for more details about the ship, the trip and of course, the sights, sounds and smells of Fr
Viking Cruises Names Eight New Longships in Paris
What sets a great cruise ship naming ceremony apart from just a good one? The Eiffel Tower looking on certainly helps. Along the slate-colored stripe of water know as the Seine during a crisp winter day in Paris, Viking Cruises named four new river ships (the other four in Amsterdam) in a spec
