March 2015

Monday Mantra Theme Cruise… Dream Cruise… Theme Cruise… Dream Cruise… Theme Cruise… Dream Cruise… Rock the Ship Theme cruises keep the good times rolling. “Woooooooooooohoooooooooooooo!” That’s the sort of the …

Outlander Author Names Avalon Tapestry II Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 On a rainy day in Les Andelys, in the Normandy region of France, Avalon Waterways made a splash …

Viking Launches a Dozen Ships Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 Viking River Cruises launched 12 new river ships in ceremonies in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany — not topping its …

Royal Caribbean’s Latest Production: A Massive Studio Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 Cruise lines are serious about entertainment, the latest evidence being a 137,300-square-foot production facility built by Royal …

Spirited Victory for Holland America Line Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 The clash of the cruise cocktails has been decided. The winner of the Bacardi Cruise Competition 2015 is …

Cruise Deal of the Week Mar. 27, 2015 [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″] DEAL: From now until April 6, Norwegian Cruise Line …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Mar. 27, 2015 Royal Caribbean International says it is sending its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas, to China, strengthening its commitment to the Asia …

Gracious Godmothers Not all ship christeners are royals and big-screen celebs. In the cruise industry, the role of godmother comes with a few responsibilities beyond overseeing the proper demolition of …

Monday Mantra I need a fix… I need a fix… I need a fix… One Cruise at a Time The first step is admitting you have a cruising problem. On …

Cuba, China, and the Super Bowl Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual gathering.]] On …

Holland America Line Adds Three New Music Venues Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual …

MSC Dedicates New Ship to Miami Year-Round Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual gathering.]] …

Cruise Deal of the Week Mar. 20, 2015 [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″] DEAL: With Celebrity Cruises’ “Spring into Savings,” book a …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Mar. 20, 2015   Uniworld launches its Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa later this month. Early photos show over-the-top décor for the “floating palace on water.” …

Porthole’s Five Faves Spring Has Sprung! What better time to check out these amazing gardens around the world? As much of the world begins to thaw out from winter, we …

Monday Mantra Home, bleak home…Home, bleak home…Home, bleak home… Not Exactly Homesick Ever get that queasy feeling now that the cruise is almost over? Somewhere between the moment you place …

  Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Friday, March 20, 2015, at …

Princess Lands Showbiz Legend Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015 The legendary composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin and Godspell) will soon have shows on Princess Cruises ships. Schwartz will create …

Crystal Cruises Mixes and Matches World Cruises Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015 Crystal Cruises passengers will have a choice of four World Cruise itineraries in 2018, both Crystal Symphony …