The following is a safari excerpt from Porthole Cruise Magazine:  My life is a cruise-related juggernaut. I've lived, slept, and breathed cruises for more than 35 years.…

Get on board for a healthier lifestyle with today’s wellness options at sea By Heather Mikesell With today’s overly connected society, it has never been more difficult…

A first-timer set sails for Europe aboard Avalon Waterways If you’re like me, you have a slight fear of the unknown. It really doesn’t stop me from…

Bonjour S.S. Joie de Vivre Uniworld’s newest river ship design reflects the French joy of living. By Fran Golden When Toni Tollman set out to design the…

A Day in the Life of Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises By Fran Golden Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking Cruises, is impatient because he's sitting on…

Baltimore Travel Guide Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way By Joe Sugarman There’s a reason why Baltimore’s nickname is Charm City. Oh, sure,…

A Feast of Caribbean Cultures: Stretch your stay and double your discoveries By Janet Groene When it comes to the delicious bouillabaisse that is Caribbean culture, three…

A look at Fathom’s impact ashore in the Dominican Republic By Craig Zabransky Her smile never faded even as she started to wipe a tear from her…

From Mickey to Shrek, who will you meet on deck? By Carrie McLaren Every cruise is filled with characters of all kinds. From the stars behind the…

Michael Schwartz Dishes It Up for Royal Caribbean By Janice Wald Henderson On Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis-class ships, foodies flock to 150 Central Park, the much-admired restaurant…

How to be a savvy shopper when your ship calls on Grand Cayman By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon You’ll be tempted to spend all your time basking on Grand…

The elegant Silver Muse whispers luxury By Fran Golden Aboard the brand-new Silver Muse, my tuxedo-clad butler was concerned about a rubbed-out spot on my black suede…