On the Freedom, there is a designated seating area for Diamond members in… See the full post >

Does anyone know if you have the same cabin for B2B cruises, if you are… See the full post >

We’re considering a 15 day round trip cruise to Hawaii from San Francisco… See the full post >

We are sailing on an Alaskan full ship charter July 7 and we don’t… See the full post >

To my throngs of ardent Porthole Cruise followers (both of you!), you know I love to expound on regional foods.  Well, it’s been two days since I posted anything about that dear to my stomach subject, so allow me fill the void in your never ending search for culinary enlightenment. In Abruzzo, Italy on an […]

What started as a novelty experience 10 years ago has morphed into an annual wine tasting event I cannot miss.  And nor should any serious wine lover. It involves a single wine variety that is renowned for its brooding and moody character called Pinot Noir. For me the event is quite literally a search for […]

What does $1 billion buy you these days? How about an entire cruise line with nine luxury ships operating all around the world. That’s exactly what Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has now after announcing a deal to purchase the majority stake in Silversea Cruises. Already one of the largest cruising companies, Royal Caribbean is reportedly […]

Cruises remain extremely popular with older travellers for a very good reason. They offer a convenient and relaxing way to visit new destinations, see new sights, and meet new people along the way And why not? As you enter your later years, you have the time on your hands to enjoy yourself, and you have […]

From Luxor to Aswan, Egyptian cruises are back in demand. Nick Dalton talks to the experts about exploring this enticing region A cruise through the ancient history of Egypt is an extraordinary experience, a voyage like nowhere else. One of river cruising’s grand dames, it has been through a bad patch; internal unrest in Cairo […]

Holland American Line Cruises have named Oprah Winfrey as the godmother for their new cruise ship, Nieuw Statendam. Launching in December 2018, Holland American Line’s (HAL) new cruise ship, the Nieuw Statendam, is to be christened with the public’s honorary godmother, Oprah Winfrey, as it’s official godmother. Winfrey has been named by HAL Cruises as […]