Cruisers Are Finding These EVERYWHERE!
They can be found sitting on deck chairs, hiding inside plants and underneath furniture. You might see them floating in the pool or inside the safe of your stateroom. We’re talking, of course, about the newest cruise craze sweeping the globe: the rubber duck hide and seek. Thanks to a Facebook pag
Viking Helgrim‘s Rivers of Gold
The Monthly Mantra The Dazzling Douro … The Dazzling Douro … The Dazzling Douro Pinhao! Gaia! Regua! Favaios! Lamego! No, I’m not cheering on a soccer team. I’ve just returned from a Viking Helgrim “Rivers of Gold” sailing and these unfamiliar towns located along the stunning Douro River
Cruising to Belize? Don’t Skip the Manatees!
The beauty of Belize is to be found in its natural environment. Whether hiking in the jungles to visit Mayan ruins or touring the mangroves to watch colorful birds, visitors are often enchanted by the diversity of plants and animals in this small country. For a special outing, take a trip to see the
Highlights of Vietnam – Hoi An, Hanoi and Halong Bay
Filled with vibrant cities, small hill villages and 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam is compelling and exotic. Influenced over centuries by the Chinese, Portuguese, Khmer, Japanese, British-Indian, and of course, the French, Vietnam is culturally complex. At one point, the country was known as Frenc
Carnival Horizon Cruise Ship Review
Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Horizon by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview With improved decor and style, and a number of technological advancements, Carnival Horizon is one of the coolest new ships sailing today. vacation has to be one size fits all. When she flo
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 23, 2019
Seeing the world isn’t easy. Earth is a big place with lots of sights, sounds and experiences to be had. Thankfully, we live in an era where it doesn’t take weeks to get from one continent to another and that’s great news for those looking to embark on an epic vacation. Holland Ame
Experience the Best of Miami Beach Before You Cruise
There isn’t another city that embodies a vacation more than Miami. The laid back atmosphere, the bright sunshine and the plethora of fun activities and things to see make it one of the best cities for a pre-cruise stay. There’s so much to do in Miami Beach and the greater Miami area that you may
Make Hamburg Cruise Days the Highlight of Your Next Vacation
When it comes to exploring Germany’s second largest city, you’re going to need a boat. Hamburg has a rich history, one which cannot be told without perhaps the most important aspect of its geography, the Elbe River. For nearly a thousand years, the river played a critical role in Europe establis
The Best Place to Buy Art? On a Cruise Ship!
First time cruisers are often surprised to find that along with swimming pools, casinos, and 5-star restaurants, cruise ships are also a hotbed for art buyers and collectors. Thanks to companies like Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, cruise ship galleries are full of gorgeous work
The Sea of Cortez: An Adventure Close to Home
It’s been nearly 500 years since the first European explorers discovered the Sea of Cortez. Also known as the Gulf of California, the stretch of water between mainland Mexico and the Baja Peninsula is a gorgeous place to take a cruise vacation. Bright sunshine, stunning blue water and pristine bea
Introducing Disney Wish (VIDEO)
When you wish upon a star, you could end up on board the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish was announced over the weekend at the D23 Expo by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we couldn’t be more exited. The fifth ship from the family cruise line wil
Your Jamaican Vacation Awaits | RCA 2019
Each year at Porthole Cruise Magazine, we ask you, the reader, to vote on your favorite cruise lines, ships, destinations and more in our annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Thousands of loyal cruisers take to the ballot to shout out their favorites and the results are a compilation of the best of crui
O-slo Nice! (VIDEO)
Oslo is without question the cosmopolitan hub of Norwegian activity and likewise synonymous with Viking heritage, Nordic skiing, cod and salmon. Packed to the brim with museums and cultural attractions, it dazzles with daytime energy and buzzes with a pulsing nightlife. If your cruise ship makes a c
Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship Review
Norwegian Cruise Line Bliss Bliss is packed with so many innovative and exciting features both inside and out that it no longer matters what conditions places like Alaska have in store for your vacation. Feet Decks Launched Guests Overview Is it bliss? We think so! Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise
MSC Grandiosa Will Feature All New Fine Art Experiences
We’re just months away from the launch of MSC Cruises’ newest ship MSC Grandiosa and that means new details about the highly anticipated ship are coming fast and furious. The most recent update let cruisers know about a new fine art experience made just for the new ship. The immersive art and di
Hurricane Dorian Is Here to Ruin Your Labor Day Weekend
Well, we knew we’d get one eventually. Officially starting on June 1, hurricane season is something all cruisers keep a watchful eye on. Here we are a few days away from September and the season is finally showing its first signs of life with Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall as a categ
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 29, 2019
Isn’t it time to book a cruise? To the Pacific, to be specific. Windstar Cruises is a small ship cruising company that touts themselves as 180 degrees from ordinary. If you’ve only sailed on larger ships, you’re really missing out on a fantastic cruise vacation. Small ships (less
Cruise Line Helping Floridians Escape Hurricane Dorian
Most cruisers and everyone in Florida spent this week glued to the news because a hurricane is headed this way. The folks over at Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line saw the silver lining of this dark cloud and is helping people in Palm Beach and surrounding areas get out of dodge before the storm with a [
Why Does Bill W. Have so Many Friends on a Cruise?
The first day on a cruise ship is nothing but pure, unadulterated bliss. All you need is a deck chair, a great book and a pair of sunglasses to get your vacation off on the right foot. If you’re one to check out the daily program schedule each day, you might notice things like the […]
Is My Cruise Cancelled? An Update on the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian
A terrifying weekend is finally over for the people of the Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian, a category 5 storm, put on its parking brake over the northern islands of Great Abacoa and Grand Bahamas for what must have felt like an eternity for those on the islands. As the first images of the damage started
