The Ultimate Antarctica Cruise Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBguPZY0VVU This January, the Porthole Cruise & Travel Team partnered up with Atlas Ocean Voyages and took the expedition of a lifetime to one of the most remote places on Earth; Antarctica. Antarctica is known for its stunning views and diverse wildlife. In
Is There a Sailor in Your Soul? Try a Windjammer Cruise Off the Coast of Maine
The siren’s call of Maine’s mid-coast region pulls us to a land of stark beauty and resilience. Here green forested islands shelter lighthouses, sustainable farms, and island towns that wear their history proudly. Maine has over 4,600 islands off its coast, set in unusually blue yet cold water n
Atlas Ocean Voyages Performs First-Ever Antarctica Weddings
One of the newest cruise lines in operation just became the first to perform a wedding on the continent of Antarctica! On February 18th, Atlas Ocean Voyages, along with British Antarctic Territory-registered Marriage Officer Bryan Clark, legally wed Courtnie Dodson and Brody Vermillion on Danko Isla
Holland America Line Opts into New Voluntary CDC Program
According to Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha, the cruise line will participate in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated program for cruise ships operating in U.S. waters. The announcement was made via press release. “Since resuming operations, Holland Americ
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 18, 2022
Yesterday, Porthole Cruise and Travel published the latest piece from contributor Steve Leland about a small ship cruise line operating in Greece, Elixir Boutique Cruises. You can read it here. Elixir Boutique Cruises and their 25-cabin ship Elysium are spending 2022 sailing the Greek Islands and th
Boutique Cruising the Greek Islands
It comes as a surprise that anyone would ever dream of starting a new cruise venture considering the pandemic challenges faced by existing cruise lines, but Greece based Elixir Boutique Cruises has done just that. The company’s 25 cabin Elysium, is capturing the hearts of intrepid travelers on jou
This Florida Beachside Resort is Perfect for Cruisers
When things start to get cold up North, South Florida really starts to heat up! Snowbirds and vacationers alike flock to the beaches between West Palm Beach and Miami all winter long in search of some much needed sunlight and to spend some time relaxing before hopping on their favorite cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line Announces New 2022 Ship Deployments
Carnival Cruise Line announced new details regarding their 2022 fleet deployment and it’s looking like by March, the cruise line will have resumed service in all 10 of its year-round U.S. homeports. The shakeup has a lot of moving parts, and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy
Mainstream Travel Accessibility for All
There was a time when travel was a luxury only the able-bodied could fully enjoy. If you were free of disabilities and could afford vacations to fascinating distant lands, those opportunities were open to you. You could make domestic and transcontinental trips in comfort and ease. But what about tho
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 11, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Hopefully that’s one more week in the books before your next cruise vacation, but if you don’t have one planned at the moment, you’ve come to the right place! The Cruise Deal of the Week this week starts in sunny Miami and calls on even sunnier Nassau a
Bucket List Bonanza: Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages
Having recently read Endurance, the story of Ernest Shackleton’s expeditions to Antarctica, the intrigue of the white continent grabbed my imagination and propelled me to venture into something entirely different than my usual cruise itineraries. Exciting as the journey itself was the fact that I
Art Auctions Are Back Onboard Your Favorite Cruise Lines
Cruising is finally getting back to normal and nobody is more excited about it than the team at Park West Gallery. Cruisers are back to enjoying the lido deck sunshine and 5-star cuisine in the dining rooms and Park West’s professional gallery curators are back to offering live art auctions on boa
CLIA Calls Out New CDC Cruise Ship Guidelines
Your favorite oversight entity has a new plan for cruising, but some in the industry are already raising concerns about how well it will work. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships which not only seems to ignore the latest societal tre
FCCA Convenes in Miami
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is a non-profit trade organization made up of 22 member cruise lines operating nearly 200 cruise ships in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. Earlier this month, the delegation from the Bahamas met in Miami for an event led by the Hon. Ches
New Super Yacht Emerald Azzurra Delivered to Emerald Cruises
The first of two brand new superyachts from Emerald Cruises left Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam yesterday en route to Aqaba, Jordan and its inaugural cruise. Emerald Azzurra is a custom built, 100-guest luxury superyacht and the cruise line’s first ocean-going vessel to join the fleet. The inaugural
Here’s Where You Can Rent a Paddleboard in Florida
It’s the best time of the year to visit Florida! While the rest of the country enjoys shoveling or whatever else it is they do up there all winter, the Sunshine State is treating visitors to sunny skies, warm water and perfect days at the beach! If you’re heading to town for a cruise vacat
Outfit Your Expedition with Ship to Shore Traveler
Cruising has changed quite a bit over the years. Many of us recall the days where packing for a cruise meant shining your shoes and practicing tying a bow tie for evenings in the dining room. These days, you’re probably not going to see many tuxedos or evening gowns on cruise ships, particularly w
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 4, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! Today, we’re back with a cruise deal to Alaska but with an out of the ordinary cruise line that makes for a truly unique vacation. Cunard has long been a staple in the cruise industry as their transatlantic crossings were once the best way to get across the pond. Now, t
Antara Announces 53-Day India River Cruise
River cruise vacations are wildly popular all over the world and today we heard about one that will blow your mind. Antara Luxury River Cruises is a river cruising company based in India operating nine ships across 28 waterways in the region. They’ve announced a new cruise that will take guests al
Port of Dover Prepares for Record Cruise Season
Port of Dover on the Southern coast of England has long been an important port in the history of the region with archeological sites dating settlements as far back as the stone age. In modern times, the port is a bustling center for commerce and as we put the pandemic behind us, cruising once again!
