Porthole Cruise Magazine

Self Discovery

IT’S THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER YEAR here in the Porthole editorial bullpen, and a lot of our attention is, naturally, focused on the future. We spend a lot of our time looking forward — planning out future issues, anticipating itineraries, and making...

Penguins & Polar Bears

THE FINAL ISSUE OF THE YEAR IS ALWAYS my favorite, because that’s the issue when we finally get to reveal how our readers voted in the Readers’ Choice Awards. If you want to peek, they’re on page 28 — go ahead and take a look. Though there are lots of...

Arctic Inspiration

Bermuda Memories

PEOPLE TALK A LOT ABOUT ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME experiences, especially when it comes to travel. In fact, even this magazine had a department called “The Bucket List” for years, describing all those experiences travelers wanted to have before kicking the...

Waterways

I LIVE IN FLORIDA ON THE WATER. I know what people who aren’t from here picture when they hear that: a beautiful beach view with cruise ships sailing by, or (if you’re a bass tournament fan) maybe a view of Lake Okeechobee or Tohopekaliga looking over...

A Vision-Impaired Cruiser’s Guide

The Invisible Traveler

TURN TO PAGE 40 OF THIS ISSUE and, if you’re like me, you’ll find yourself immersed in a world very few people ever get to see. Kate Wickers explored the Cerrado in Brazil on a vacation that took her into one of the world’s greatest wild places. She...

Wishing you the Best

One of you, picked at random, has even been lucky enough to win a free cruise for two on Oceania Cruises. But besides giving that person the good news — “You get to cruise!” — I’m always pleasantly surprised by the results of the voting. Not just the...

European beauty in Cunard® style

Discover Europe’s breathtaking wonders on board the new Queen Anne.® Shimmering Norwegian fjords and picturesque British countryside. Icelandic waterfalls and lively Mediterranean cities. Be amazed by stunning scenes along Europe’s shores as you sail...

MSC WORLD AMERICA

A WORLD WHERE INNOVATION MEETS BEAUTY Discover A New World of Cruising aboard MSC World America. A world of beauty on a ship designed for immersive and enriching experiences at sea. Where elegant European design meets American comfort; where cultures...