Captain Serena Melani Named Master of EXPLORA I
Today, luxury travel lifestyle brand and cruise line Explora Journeys announced the appointment of Captain Serena Melani as Master of EXPLORA I, the first of four ships scheduled to begin operating in May 2023. The cruise line is set to have four new ships sailing by 2026 with a focus on higher-end
Seafarers’ House to Honor Arnold Donald at 2022 Golden Compass Gala
Porthole Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer Arnold W. Donald, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, has been selected as the recipient of Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award for 2022 and Porthole Cruise and Travel Fo
embrace the glamour of luxury train travel with rocky mountaineer
Train travel evokes images of glamorous movie stars in divine wardrobes strutting through grand stations, steamer trunks in hand, ready for fabulous adventures. With a Rocky Mountaineer journey, you can easily picture yourself as a VIP – all dressed up for the voyage of a lifetime. Whether you
WHY WAS SIMONE BILES CHOSEN AS CELEBRITY BEYOND GODMOTHER?
https://youtu.be/iMNg3v0x36Q She’s a 19-time World Champion gymnast with 7 Olympic medals hanging in her trophy case, but Simone Biles has a new achievement to be proud of, she’s been named the Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond from Celebrity Cruises! The celebrity gymnast, who is wide
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 3, 2022
Happy June, Cruisers! Hopefully you had a lovely Memorial Day Weekend and are ready for the official start of summer in just a couple of weeks. There’s lots of great cruises to choose from these days including last minute deals and sailings you can book in 2023 and beyond. If you’re look
First Look at Margaritaville at Sea from the Very First Cruise
https://youtu.be/FyZRVci9UTk Are you ready for an exclusive first look at Margaritaville At Sea? This brand new cruise line from famous musician Jimmy Buffett and inspired by his many Margaritaville restaurants around the world, the Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship has undergone a number of enhance
Atlas Ocean Voyages to Homeport Ships in Panama in 2022-2023
The Panama Tourism Authority announced today that Atlas Ocean Voyages, one of the newest luxury cruise lines sailing today, will homeport ships in the country starting as early as this year. According to the tourism board, the partnership developed during a promotional tour in Miami earlier this yea
Emerald Azzurra Christened in Venice
The very first ocean yacht from Emerald Cruises was christened in a special ceremony in Venice, Italy over the weekend. Emerald Azzurra, the highly-anticipated new yacht from the luxury cruise line, was christened by Rosie Cairns, joint Managing Director at ROL as Godmother Sarah Wikevand, joint Man
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 27, 2022
ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE FROM NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Setting sail in May, June and August from Seattle, Washington, Norwegian Sun will spend five days exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage with calls on Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. It’s been a while since cruise ships called on
WHAT’S TRAVELING TO MEXICO LIKE IN 2022??
Mexico City is one of the most popular destinations in Central America thanks to a vibrant food, art and music culture. The country has been open to travelers for a while now and many are wondering what they can do and experience while visiting Mexico city and its surrounding areas. In fact, M
The Mill at Ward Cove is Alaska’s Newest Cruise Port
Cruising in Alaska is finally ready for a full season and cruisers could not be more excited about sailing to the wildest state in the country! There’s been a lot of upgrades to ports in Alaska over the past few years, but none more so than Ward Cove, just north of Ketchikan. The Mill at [&helli
MSC Cruises Enhances Yacht Club on World Europa
MSC Cruises announced today they’ve revamped their popular ‘ship within a ship’ concept on the upcoming MSC World Europa. First introduced in 2008, MSC Yacht Club is an all-inclusive experience that offers guests privacy and exclusive access to amenities found within the space. MSC
This World Cruise From Regent Seven Seas is Their Longest Ever
Would you spend 150 nights on a cruise ship? If so, do we have a cruise for you! Today Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the premier luxury cruise lines sailing, announced a new world cruise leaving Miami, Florida on January 7, 2025 which will be the longest in the cruise line’s 30-year hist
USPS Debuts New American Queen Voyages Stamp
In honor of the Mississippi River, the United States Postal Service has issued a number of new forever stamps highlighting America’s most famous waterway. The first stamps were issued at a ceremony at the Beale Street Landing in Memphis, TN yesterday. One of the stamps in the collection featur
Cruise Saudi Update with Executive Director Barbara Buczek
https://youtu.be/e0Efti7B84U One of cruising’s newest destinations, Saudi Arabia, has big plans for travel to the country and cruising is a big part of it. Cruise Saudi recently announced that they’ve become a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a community of travel and
Norwegian Escape Returns to European Cruising
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular line of cruise ships has returned to European cruising for the first time since 2015! Norwegian Escape completed her first voyage to the Eastern Mediterranean with calls on Santorini, Mykonos, Naples, and Livorno, Valletta and Messina. Homeporting in
Cruise Deal of the Week May 20, 2022
We’re back from one of the newest cruise lines at sea! Margaritaville at Sea is all about taking all the relaxation and excitement of Margaritaville resorts on land to the high seas. The line’s ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, will sail from Palm Beach, Florida on 3-day/2-night itinerar
Travel Terrific in these Deluxe Hotels
Cutting-edge hotels are pioneering new ways to travel beautifully and sustainably. Two recent concepts prove that luxury travel can be eco-friendly and still offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Moliving is a nomadic luxury hotel, with modular dwellings (think: cute cabins) that move around, delivering
Cruise Deal of the Week May 13, 2022
Happy Friday the 13th, cruisers! If you’re avoiding ladders, mirrors and black cats today, might we suggest booking your next cruise vacation? Today, Celebrity Cruises announced that Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has been named Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond, the latest ship from the cru
Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Cruise Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Wonder of the SEas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Guests Overview If you can get over the size, and trust us, it takes a second, the new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International is a vacation experience for those operating on all speeds. Thrill-seekers
