November 2014

Miami Flavor Norwegian Getaway brings the excitement of the Magic City to the high seas. By Fran Golden Check out the hot highlights of Norwegian Getaway’s christening celebration. If you’re …

Porthole’s Five Faves   Unique Stores At Sea Not all ship shops are stocked with brand-stamped hats and duty-free booze. In honor of Black Friday, we highlight our favorite onboard, …

Monday Mantra I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem… Home, sweet Gem Even after a few changes, it’s good to be …

Carnival Corp.’s Strength in Marketing Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Carnival Corp. announced plans to launch a new multimillion dollar campaign involving all nine of the company’s brands (Carnival …

Windstar to Cruise Tahiti Year-Round Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Windstar Cruises has announced it will position the 148-passenger Wind Spirit year-round in the South Pacific, sailing the Society …

CroisiEurope Paddles the Elbe Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Beginning in spring 2016, popular European river line CroisiEurope will have its MS Elbe Princesse on the Elbe and Moldau …

Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that when Norwegian Epic begins year-round cruises from Barcelona next October, the ship will debut the Tony Award–winning Broadway …

Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – November 21, 2014 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] Book a last-minute holiday cruise on …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014 Majesty of the Seas will transfer from Royal Caribbean International to Pullmantur Cruises, another brand in the …

Join Bacardi as they set out to find the best Cruise Bartender in the world! For one night in Miami Beach, six bartenders from different cruise lines compete against each …

Porthole’s Five Faves   Selfies at Sea Quantum of the Seas is the perfect backdrop to show off your favorite cruise-ship moments. Perhaps you’ve heard. Royal Caribbean International’s brand-new Quantum …

Monday Mantra I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … Should I Stay or Should I Go? When emergencies come …

Holland America Line Gives Glimpse of ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 Holland America Line has posted a video online with artist renderings of the ms Koningsdam. If …

Carnival Shows off Pride in Tampa Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 Fresh from a $75 million redo, Carnival Pride has started its winter schedule from Tampa, cruising to Mexico, …

Quantum arrives in Bayonne Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Porthole will be on board this weekend for the two-night naming cruise of Royal Caribbean’s much-anticipated Quantum of the Seas, …

Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] Two-for-one on Princess Take advantage of …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 CroisiEurope is going designer. The large European river line will debut two river ships and one barge …

Porthole’s Five Faves   Five Favorite Things to Love About Regal Princess Princess Cruises’ newest gem has so many fantastic features, it’s hard to pick just five. Not to humblebrag, …

Monday Mantra I want to go on an expedition…I want to go on an expedition…I want to go on an expedition… Cultured Cruisers This expedition cruise ain’t no ship of …

Love Boat Crazy Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Walking around the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess, docked in Port Everglades for its christening ceremonies this week, was like walking through your …