New Brightline+ Offers Door to Door Transportation in South Florida
The Brightline train is back and better than ever thanks to a new door to door transportation service the company is calling Brightline+. Through a mobile app, travelers will be able to get where they need to go around South Florida via the train as well as a fully electric Brightline-branded fleet
Carnival Pride Godmother Tamara Jernigan Welcomed on Carnival Miracle
It’s great to reach for the stars in a metaphorical sense, but Tamara Jernigan took the advice literally – logging more than 1,500 hours in space as a NASA astronaut and astrophysicist. After retiring from NASA in 2001, Jernigan was invited by Carnival Cruise Line to serve as the Godmoth
CDC Adds 22 Countries to travel Warning List
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American Cruise Lines Reveals New Ship Design
American Cruise Lines announced this morning a new fleet of go-anywhere cruise ships designed specifically for the U.S. market. Project Blue, the codename for the newbuilds, will more than double the nation’s current capacity for domestic coastal cruises when the 12 hybrid catamaran sister ships a
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 14, 2022
We’re into the thick of January and if you’re missing the good tidings and cheer of the holiday season, it might be time to book your next cruise vacation. Cruises are still happening across the globe and there are deals to be had all over the place. Mix together an itinerary with
New NCL Ship Norwegian VIVa Coming in 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line announced the name and sailing location of their newest Prima-class cruise ship! Norwegian Viva will debut on her maiden voyage in June 2023 sailing the Mediterranean with four unique homeports: Lisbon, Portugal; Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Athens (Pir
Port Seattle is Cruising’s Gateway to Alaska
Late in the summer of 2021, well over a year after the last cruise ship call on Alaska, the Last Frontier began welcoming cruisers back to its shores through the Port of Seattle. Seattle is the gateway to Alaska for cruisers thanks to its vibrant downtown and amenities like Port Valet which make get
NCL Redesigns Latitudes Rewards Program Tier System
Chances are you didn’t make much use of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Latitudes Rewards Program in 2020 or 2021. But there’s some good news for frequent NCL cruisers who are looking to make full use of the program in 2022. The cruise line has enhanced the rewards program with a newly redesigne
First Impressions: World Navigator
The world has so much to explore. Perhaps that’s why the team at Atlas Ocean Voyages decided to attach such a global moniker to their first luxury adventure cruise ship. Built for the world’s most remote locales, the 196-passenger World Navigator has the toys to do adventure cruising the right w
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 7, 2022
Welcome to 2022 and the new look Porthole Cruise and Travel! No, we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, but that’s okay! What we do have is cruise deals and lots of them. If you’re fixing to make 2022 a year that makes up for the past two, we’re right there with yo
Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas may not be for you. Chock full of Royal Caribbean staples like the North St
Barbados Has Streamlined Protocols for Cruises
The island of Barbados is open and ready to welcome cruise travelers, according to a new press release from the island’s tourism board. The island has streamlined port entry protocols for a safe and responsible visit to the island based on recommendations from Barbados’ Ministry of Health an
Cruise Control with Bill Panoff – 2021 Year in Review
What a year 2021 was for Cruise Control with Bill Panoff! We interviewed some of the top names in the cruise and travel industry this year and learned a lot about what the future holds for everyone’s favorite vacation! Arnold Donald, Harry Sommer, Richard Fain, Captain Kate McCue and more,
Top Guest Innovations on Cruise Ships in 2021
Happy New Year’s Eve Cruisers! 2021 was a huge year for innovation on cruise ships all over the world. In this video, we highlight the top 7 innovations that have hit the seas this year or will be hitting in 2022! Let us know which innovation is your favorite in the comments below! Time
Cruisers are Loving This Florida Paddleboard Rental Service
The next time you’re cruising out of the Sunshine State, make sure you give paddleboarding a try! PADL is a new service making paddleboard rentals in Florida easy and affordable for cruisers looking to spend some time in the sun before or after their cruise vacation. With miles and miles of beach
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 31, 2021
Happy New Year! As we enter 2022, things are definitely looking up for the cruise industry despite the rise of the Omicron variant and uncertainty elsewhere across the travel realm. This week felt like a step backwards in some ways as the CDC raised their warning for cruise passengers despite cruise
U.S. Virgin Islands Shorten Testing Window for Tourists
In a recent press release, the U.S. Virgin Islands announced that they’ve made changes to their COVID-19 testing protocols for visitors to the islands which reduces the time frame for pre-travel testing. All domestic air travelers to the U.S. Virgin Islands are required to present a negat
Royal Caribbean Group Gives an Update on Omicron
In a press release this morning, Royal Caribbean Group provided an update to cruisers on how the company is approaching the new Omicron variant that’s currently spreading across the United States. According to the cruise line, “Omicron has significantly altered the COVID-19 landscape for
Viking Takes Delivery of New Expedition Ship Viking Octantis
The first of two brand new adventure cruise ships from Viking is finally here and ready to begin sailing! Viking Octantis left Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway on December 23rd after a delivery ceremony held at the shipyard and will begin sailing with guests to Antarctica
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 24, 2021
Happy Holidays, cruisers! It may be too late to get your last-minute online shopping packages delivered before Santa Claus gets here, but it’s not too late to book your holiday cruise for next year! A holiday cruise is a great way to keep the stresses of hosting family and friends far away whi
