April 2012

JEWISH-THEMED CRUISES Mazel Tov! Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish-themed cruises but were afraid to ask your rabbi. By Alison Lowenstein A Seder at sea? It’s not unheard …

Can You Sea PTV? From airwaves to ocean waves, it’s smooth sailing for fans of public broadcasting shows. By Clark Norton Martha Danker, a self-confessed “public broadcasting groupie” from Everett, …

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Galley Gossip Cruise line chefs dish about the challenges of cooking at sea. By Lynn and Cele Seldon When it comes to cruising, there’s one thing you …

GOTA CANAL Steaming Through Sweden A century-old canal ship puts a new spin on Scandinavian cruising. By Barry Vaudrin Hans Christian Andersen did it. So did the king of Sweden …

LIKE A LOCAL Kickin’ Back in Quebec City Sure, there are guidebooks that list every restaurant and attraction in destinations around the world. But Porthole’s “Like a Local” department goes …

River Cruises River of Dreams Experience relaxation on Europe’s quaint waterways. From a mathematical standpoint, it makes perfect sense that the cruise industry would appear to focus its attention on …