In this issue

In this issue of Porthole Cruise and Travel, we...
* ...shop the 7 best cruise-port markets
* ...sail in elegance aboard Oceania Vista
* ...see through the eyes of a PONANT photo ambassador
* ...plan a road trip to the Great Eclipse of 2024
* ...luxuriate in the green city of Victoria, B.C.
...and much more!

GALAPAGOS OF THE EAST

Koalas are just the beginning on Australia’s fauna-rich Kangaroo Island.

5 mins

PLUG IN AND POWER UP!

More and more, ports and cruise lines are working together to keep the lights on and keep the pollution down

4 mins

Making Up For Lost Time

After everything we’ve been through, who’s saying no to a postpandemic world cruise or grand voyage offering months at sea?

5 mins

MEXICO'S COASTAL ESCAPES

With Mexico rolling out the red carpet and opening flight borders to Americans, now is the time to redeem the pent-up wanderlust of the last year.

4 mins

Countess In!

Porthole Cruise and Travel enjoys slice after slice of Americana while sailing the new American Countess.

5 mins

The Joy of St. Croix

Of all the Caribbean vibes, St. Croix’s is unique.

4 mins

Unique Hotel Boutiques

Gone are the days of sad hotel gift shops that sold little but after thoughts. Today’s hotel shopping is varied and eclectic, offering status items and one-of-a-kind finds alike.

3 mins

Sipping on the Sand

The unique beach bars near South Florida’s cruise ports are a perfect reflection of the shorelines they represent.

1 min

St. Thomas, Sophisticated

A former cruise director revisits the tiny, charming paradise he adored...only to find even more to love.

4 mins

Traditional Tlingit Tastes

In Hoonah, Alaska, food is about much more than just what's on the plate.

5 mins

Mardi Gras Déjà Vu?

The ships couldn’t be more different, but the return of the Mardi Gras name to Carnival’s fleet may just bring revolution and renaissance to the line and industry all the same.

6 mins

Let's Get Physical

Having long marveled at the technology of the high-end workout equipment on the high seas, Porthole goes all in on putting together a home fitness center.

3 mins

From Russia With Love

Seen throughout Alaska, the matryoshka nesting dolls are as poignantly meaningful as they are increasingly adorable.

6 mins

CONNOISSEURS OF COZY

Amsterdam has launched a lifestyle based on the convivial concept of gezelligheid: lively, comfortable contentment.

5 mins

25 Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Cruising

A Milestone, but far from Mission Accomplished...

4 mins

RIDING THE STORM

THE BEST TIME FOR BIRDERS TO SEE THE FASCINATING STORM PETREL IS DURING A STORM. IN FACT, SOME LEGENDS CLAIM THE SEABIRD CAUSED THE STORM.

5 mins

SENSES WORKING OVERTIME

Be sure to utilize all ve to fully appreciate Alaska’s glaciers.

5 mins

APPRECILOVING THE HARMONY

DIVE DEEP INTO RASTAFARI PHILOSOPHY AND TRADITIONS AT THE RASTAFARI INDIGENOUS VILLAGE.

4 mins

A Tale of Two TRANSATLANTICS

Cruising for days on the open ocean truly has everything you could want … and more.

8 mins

A DEEP DIVE INTO OCEANIA EATS

How Oceania Cruises’ gastronomy stays impressively on-trend

3 mins

SPLENDID SEAS

Regent’s newest and most resplendent ship, Seven Seas Splendor, goes to lengths that leave other ships behind.

5 mins

THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC

SIX WAYS TO SPEND TWO DAYS IN DUBROVNIK

4 mins

EARTH AND INSPIRATION

The organic forms of Cocoa Vintage ceramic jewelry bring life to your look.

3 mins

CRYSTAL CLEAN

Music to our ears! The entire Crystal River Cruises fleet — Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler, and Crystal Ravel — has earned Green Award certification.

1 min

BEYOND THE BED

THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS CABIN FEVER WHEN YOU’RE STAYING IN THESE AT-SEA ACCOMMODATIONS.

4 mins

RATIONS MOST EXQUISITE

Forget the hardtack and grog. Expedition cuisine pleases sophisticated palates with truffled leeks, wagyu consommé, and more.

3 mins

IDYLLIC ISLANDS

UnCruise showcases all sides of Hawaii as they were meant to be explored and experienced.

6 mins

FRESH SQUEEZED

YOU’LL BE CRUISING FOR A JUICING AT THESE HEALTHY HOTSPOTS.

4 mins

CRUISE SHIPS TO THE RESCUE!

Not all heroes wear capes

5 mins

AFRICAN DREAMS

With cruises that visit South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, CroisiEurope shows off the best that land and water have to offer.

5 mins

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Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Description:

Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine brings the best of cruise and travel right to your fingertips. Within each issue, you will discover the latest ships through first-hand reviews and spotlights. Our world-renowned writers dive into local cultures within ports of call, giving you the inside scoop on what to see and do. Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine features cruise destinations, cuisine, wellness, shopping, theme cruises, and the latest travel trends to inspire your next vacation.