Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises shared their latest partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, becoming the team’s first official Global Cruise Line Partner!MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPAs part of the partnership, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team will collaborate to create exclusive experiences for luxury travelers.Onshore programs feature VIP Aston … [Read more...]

Paul Gauguin Cruises is bringing two famous food and wine experts on board the m/s Paul Gauguin for its December 11, 2024, Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage! Chef Tom Wong, a Hawaiian cuisine expert, and Certified Sommelier Charlie Plummer will collaborate with the ship’s team to provide tasting sessions, culinary demos, mixology workshops, and wine seminars during the Food and … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

I didn’t know what surprises were in store when I boarded Oceania’s Riviera in Miami for its voyage to Central America. The “Atolls to the Yucatan” cruise from February 10 to March 2, 2023, appeared to be the same kind of luxurious, enlightening trip I’d previously experienced with Oceania. That it was. And more. It was lavish, but the enlightenment, which I’ll explain, lifted my spirits.Our … [Read more...]

The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Board of Directors approved a four-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line for a three-year cruise operation starting in November 2025!The cruise line’s Norwegian Gem will be homeported in Jacksonville from November to April annually until 2028, offering seasonal cruises to the Bahamas and the Eastern Caribbean.“Today marks a new milestone in … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

“But, we haven’t even sat on a bike for four years!”  My response to my wife’s idea to embark on a two-week cycling adventure down the Danube was hardly enthusiastic. But the more I thought about it, the more it appealed. What’s not to love about cycling along beautiful paths beside one of Europe’s greatest rivers, and passing from Germany, through Austria and Slovakia, before ending up … [Read more...]

Swimming next to inquisitive sea lions, adorable penguins, graceful sea turtles, and a multitude of colorful schools of fish was worth taking four airplanes and numerous buses to reach the EcoGalaxy in the Galapagos Islands.The 16-passenger, three-deck catamaran was built to fit ecological parameters for a different kind of cruising. To preserve the islands’ fragile ecosystem, the state-of-the-art … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Sea Cloud Cruises has announced its 2025 Caribbean season, offering four new itineraries featuring Puerto Rico aboard Sea Cloud Spirit!The ship will be based in San Juan throughout January 2025, allowing guests to see the Castillo San Felipe del Morro “El Morro” up close. The itineraries will include overnight stays in Caribbean ports such as St. Barts, Virgin Gorda, and Norman Island. … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Julie Bouchner Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie. Appeared first on: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

Porthole Cruise and Travel, the leading cruise and travel magazine, has partnered with GoTraveler to launch its latest series, The Porthole Cruise and Travel Show. Hosted by Bill Panoff, publisher of Porthole Cruise and Travel, each episode of the show takes viewers on a virtual journey to captivating destinations around the world.Today, GoTraveler has released 10 more exciting episodes, allowing … [Read more...]

Outside of the city and beyond the canal zone, Panama presents a visitor with surprisingly unspoiled nature. So be sure to hone your listening skills and practice watching for the rustling of trees in the canopy above.The rain forest in Panama covers 63 percent of the country and sequesters 160 tons of carbon per hectare. Offshore, the small country boasts 1,000-plus islands across two oceans, … [Read more...]

‘Cake Me Away,’ a dessert celebration on Holland America Line’s fleet features pastry chefs showcasing their favorite creations. This new event, debuting around National Cake Day on November 26, 2023, offers over 22 five-layer cakes in 16 delicious flavors. The pastry team has also created mini-jar cakes that will be added to the desserts at Sweet Spot in Lido Market.“Our pastry team has some of … [Read more...]

Seabourn has officially shared its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems!” The 129-day trip aboard Seabourn Sojourn will take guests to 63 destinations and ports across 14 countries.MORE ABOUT THE ITINERARYSeabourn Sojourn will embark on January 6, 2026, covering approximately 28,000 nautical miles. This adventure includes landmarks such as the International Dateline and … [Read more...]

Theatre producer David Pugh has announced his latest partnership with Cunard. Known for his recent hit “Shirley Valentine” by Willy Russell, Pugh will bring his award-winning shows onboard the brand’s newest ship, Queen Anne!During Queen Anne‘s inaugural season, Pugh will collaborate with Cunard’s creative team to introduce two stage shows that have never been presented on a cruise … [Read more...]

Cunard kicks off the holiday season early with Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions available on select itineraries. From January 2024 through May 2025, set sail on voyages around the world aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne.MORE ABOUT THE PROMOTIONSGuests who book a trip from November 16, 2023, through December 4, 2023, will receive up to … [Read more...]

We’ve been writing about cruising — ocean, river, and expedition — for more than 20 years. Our Tauck cruise on the Seine had the most all-inclusive features we’ve ever enjoyed.Tauck, the Connecticut-based international travel company, has been in business since 1925 and clearly knows how to pamper its guests. As soon as we cleared customs at the Paris airport we saw a Tauck driver with our names. … [Read more...]

Prepare to save big this Black Friday with Scenic Group’s mega-deals! Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced deals for both lines for river and ocean sailings. Bookings made between November 15, 2023, and November 30, 2023, are combinable with 2-for-1 fares. MORE ABOUT THE DEALSEmerald Cruises: Up to $4,500 per suite savings on 2024 river sailings. Save … [Read more...]

2023 unfolded as a year of exploration, unveiling new ships, uncharted destinations, and brand-new flavors around the world. Each destination was a chapter in our travel story, leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime.From meeting locals with heartwarming stories to adrenaline-pumping adventures off the beaten path, 2023 was a year filled with remarkable encounters and unexpected … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has exciting incentives in store for North American Travel Advisors! From November 13, 2023, through December 15, 2023, Travel Advisors will be rewarded a $1,000 gift card for each new 2024 booking!But that’s not all – there’s more to the excitement! Regent Seven Seas is strengthening its partnership with Fabergé, presenting an exclusive opportunity for one lucky Travel … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has taken delivery of Seven Seas Grandeur in Ancona, Italy. In its construction spanning over two years, the luxury vessel has been designed by the award-winning Studio DADO and crafted by Fincantieri, a premier shipbuilder.  “We would like to thank Studio DADO and Fincantieri for their outstanding collaboration in realizing this incredible new vessel which … [Read more...]

On November 16, 2023, MSC Bellissima will be featured in the premiere of the Netflix film In Love and Deep Water, a new Japanese film that incorporates romance with mystery thriller themes. Filming of the movie was completed on a recreational set of MSC Bellissima. In 2024, MSC Bellissima will feature itineraries in Japan, which may inspire guests to watch the film during their … [Read more...]

Along with its expected debut of Queen Anne in May 2024, Cunard is excited to announce a new gin inspired by Queen Anne, Cunard 4 Queens Gin Collection. The collection will feature the Queen Anne Edition, infused with influences from the British Isles. Merlin Griffiths Showcases Queen Anne Inspired CocktailsMerlin Griffiths, a professional mixologist and TV personality, demonstrates the Queen … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises ordered two LNG-powered ships with French shipbuilder Chantiers de L’Atlantique. The order demonstrates the company’s commitment to buying two world-class ships from the shipbuilder and offers the option to purchase a fifth ship later. World Class 3 and 4, the two new ships, will arrive in 2026 and 2027. “We are proud to continue our 20-year partnership with the Chantiers de L’ … [Read more...]