Since its inception in 1893, Hurtigruten has paved the way for expedition cruising with an ever-expanding roster of destinations. After 125 years, the company is entering new…
The chartered plane had left Copenhagen in the twilight of a Baltic summer night, but four hours and four time zones later, the brilliance of Greenland’s endless…
For some, the future of cruising is floating cities with everything you could ever need to have a good time. For others, the future of cruising is…
Here's a fun challenge; hop on your favorite airline booking site and see if you can snag some free tickets to Antarctica. No dice? Well thankfully Hurtigruten…
As a feature writer for Porthole Cruise Magazine, I spent a great deal of 2018 at sea. While mainstream cruising is covered in great detail by writers…
Hurtigruten, a top name in adventure cruising to faraway locations, has announced their latest offer of free flights on select expeditions to Antarctica has been extended but…
People always ask me, “What is the food like on a seventeen day expeditionary cruise?”. Well, to be honest no one has actually asked me that, yet,…
When most people think of a cruise ship vacation, they probably envision white sand beaches, frozen rum drinks and of course, catching a great tan. For the…
Living outside the borders of any discernible cruise demographic, I am well aware that I have an insatiable appetite for anything divergent or off the beaten path.…
As a general rule, Caribbean cruises conjure up images of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, while Europe destinations offer up iconic cathedrals, castles and assorted antiquities…
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 23, 2018 To celebrate Hurtigruten’s 125-year anniversary as a leader in exploration travel, the line is offering discounted cruises to…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 4, 2017 Holland America Line is expanding its presence in the Panama Canal, with eight ships visiting the region on 19…
Cruise Deal of the Week - May 12, 2017 Expedition operator Hurtigruten is so confident that guests on their 12-day Classic Roundtrip voyage up the Norwegian coast…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 24, 2017 Expedition line Hurtigruten has cut steel on a groundbreaking hybrid ship at Kleven Yards, Norway. MS Roald Amundsen,…
Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 17, 2017 DEAL 1: Expedition line Hurtigruten is offering deals on their coastal itineraries, including $250 off per person plus…
Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 3, 2017 Take advantage of Hurtigruten’s Love of Adventure Flash Sale, with voyages to Europe, Greenland, Iceland, or Antarctica on…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs - September 30, 2016 Boutique river operator Uniworld has announced its first Jewish Heritage themed cruises aboard River Ambassador on all of the…
Hurtigruten’s New Explorer Ship Christened Under the Midnight Sun Cruise News - July 8, 2016 Thousands of people came out this week in Svolvaer, Norway, to witness…
During a cruise aboard Hurtigruten’s Fram from Norway to Iceland and Greenland, we spent time on land visiting a tiny remote village named Ittoqqortoormiit and exploring dogsled…
Hurtigruten to Build New Explorer Ships for Adventure Travel Cruise News - Apr. 25, 2016 Norwegian exploration travel company Hurtigruten has signed a letter of intent for…
Monday Mantra Decisions…Decisions…Decisions… So Many Ways to Cruise To find the perfect trip, you have to explore. When I was about 12 years old and just learning…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 26, 2016 Actor, singer, and cruiser Carlos PenaVega is celebrating the opening of the hit Broadway musical Grease on Harmony of…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs - Feb. 12, 2016 Cruisers aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Midnatsol will have spectacular photo opportunities, thanks to complimentary photography and digital media classes while…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Nov. 6, 2015 Hurtigruten has announced a major renovation initiative for 2016. All four of their mid-1990s–built ships are being upgraded with new interiors and furnishings…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Sept. 11, 2015 Princess Cruises has teamed up with Amazon’s Kindle Love Stories to bring you a series of stories each inspired by…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 2, 2015 Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has a new addition to its fleet, temporarily named MS Norway Explorer. Built in Portugal…
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 13, 2015 Disney Cruise Line guests can celebrate the Star Wars saga during a brand-new, day-long celebration aboard eight special sailings…
Cruise News — Jan. 30, 2015 [sf_iconbox image="ss-star" character="" type="left-icon-alt" title="Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!" animation="fade-in" animation_delay="100"] Visit Norway this spring and save up to…
Porthole’s Five Faves Coldest Cruises to Beat the Heat Cure the summertime blues in these cool destinations Christmastime in the Caribbean is warm and wonderful. There’s something…
