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. 
Explora Journeys Reveals Explora I’s New Restaurants
The new cruise line, Explora Journeys, has released information on five of the restaurants debuting aboard EXPLORA I. The first of six ships, EXPLORA I is scheduled to set sail from Southampton, United Kingdom, on July 17, 2023. The ship will include tons of food and beverage venues, but these fi
VIRGIN VOYAGES BRINGS FUTURE SAILORS ON A CINEMATIC JOURNEY AT SEA
Virgin Voyages started 2023 with a bang with the release of a new promotional video. Created by director Jonas Åkerlund, “The Voyage” highlights the brand’s adult experience for 24 hours at sea by transporting its audience on a cinematic journey. A rendition of Culture Club’
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – January 6, 2023
DEAL OF THE WEEK: AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES 2023 WINTER SAVINGS EVENT Happy Friday, Cruisers! As the holidays come to an end, you might begin thinking about your 2023 travels. Well, you’re in luck! American Queen Voyages has just announced its 2023 Winter Savings Event, offering prosp
Uniworld Announces New ‘Rivers of the World’ Cruise for 2024
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its second annual Rivers of the World cruise for 2024. The 55-day cruise will depart from Lima, Peru, on October 3, 2024, and take 68 guests on a voyage across three continents and 10 different countries aboard four opulent Super Ships. This exclusive jo
TWO MSC CRUISES SHIPS DEPART ON ROUND-THE-WORLD VOYAGES TODAY— AN INDUSTRY FIRST IN CRUISING
Two MSC Cruises’ ships, MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica set sail today from Genoa, Italy, for two round-the-world itineraries, marking an industry first in the world of cruising. The two ships will sail alongside each other for the start of the voyages and separate at the edge of the Mediterran
Holland America Line Releases Longer Alaska Cruises for 2024
Holland America Line has released details for the company’s 2024 Alaska season. The cruise line is debuting a brand-new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, as well as several 14-day voyages and 117 week-long cruises. The company offers more sailings to Glacier Bay N
THE EXPANSION OF PICKLEBALL BOTH ONSHORE AND AT SEA
Pickleball has recently taken the nation by storm, becoming one of the most popular sports in America and even sparking the creation of a professional pickleball league. In 2022, the PPA tour is expected to include 20 tournaments with a total cash prize of $2.5 million. Major League Pickleball (MLP)
EXCLUSIVE: AmaWaterways Cruise Deal Of The Week
Happy Holidays, Cruisers! The holiday season is here. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for an avid traveler (or for yourself), we have an exclusive cruise deal for you! AmaWaterways & Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff are partnering up for a once-in-a-lif
BRIGHTLINE OPENS TWO NEW SOUTH FLORIDA STATIONS
On December 21, 2022, Brightline opened two new South Florida stations in Boca Raton and Aventura. “The goal was always to connect the 6 million people that live in South Florida with the 2 million people in Central Florida,” says Brightline Boca Raton President Patrick Goddard. Brightline
NEW ROYAL CARIBBEAN “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS AQUADOME
A new episode of Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon is out. The new series takes its audience behind the scenes of what it takes to create a memorable cruise. There are currently four episodes of the series available. The fourth, “Creating AquaDome,” reveals the process of designing the revoluti
BRIGHTLINE OPENS NEW STATIONS IN BOCA RATON AND AVENTURA
Today, Brightline and its partners in Boca Raton, Aventura, and Miami-Dade County celebrated the grand opening of two new train stations in Aventura and Boca Raton. Congressman Carlos Gimenez and Mayors Daniella Levine Cava, Scott Singer, and Howard Weinburg attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, alo
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES CARIBBEAN CRUISES FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON
Royal Caribbean International has announced year-round and summer Caribbean cruises for the 2024-2025 season for families and explorers of all ages. Travelers can select from eight Royal Caribbean ships that sail to the Caribbean. A few highlights of the announcement include: • The newest Royal
AMAWATERWAYS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2023 ANCESTRY “HERITAGE ON THE RIVER” CRUISES
AmaWaterways has announced two new 2023 dates for their “Heritage on the River, Your Personalized Ancestry Experience” cruises. In collaboration with Ancestry, these personalized itineraries allow guests to explore their heritage and discover the places where their ancestors came from. Ama
CELEBRITY CRUISES UNVEILS THE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL CRUISE SHIP EXPERIENCE IN THE METAVERSE
Celebrity Cruises has launched the world’s first digital virtual experience on a cruise ship dubbed, the “Wonderverse,” where prospective guests will get the chance to virtually experience certain spaces onboard Celebrity Beyond and chat with key leaders in the company. The first experience
THE SETI INSTITUTE AND SWAN HELLENIC ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP TO EXPLORE SPACE AT SEA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced a partnership with The SETI Institute to provide guests with historic insight and the latest information on discoveries in astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, and planetary science. This partnership will take SETI Institute researchers to some of the most remote des
BRAND-NEW NORWEGIAN PRIMA ARRIVES AT PORT CANAVERAL
This past Sunday, Norwegian Cruise Line’s record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima, arrived at her new homeport in Port Canaveral for the Winter season. Norwegian Prima will sail her first full season of voyages from Port Canaveral, the second-busiest cruise port in the world. The ship made history e
This Hidden Structure in Spain Will SHOCK You
Cruisers visit Barcelona, Spain usually give themselves a day or two to explore the city before or after their cruise vacation because there’s so much to see and do in this classic European city. Intrepid explorers can even venture a little bit outside the city where there are some very cool t