April 2015

Porthole’s Five Faves Bring on the May Flowers (and More)! Our five favorite May Day celebrations around the world. The April showers are just about over, which means it’s time …

If the Shoe Fits Put your best foot forward with Canfora’s custom, wearable art. By Debbi K. Kickham If there’s one ultimate souvenir from a trip to Capri, it’s a …

Norwegian Sky cruises to include free unlimited drinks Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 In an age of cruising that often seems to center on the “what’s new,” Norwegian Cruise …

Royal Caribbean Launches Anthem with Song Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 In a lively event featuring Welsh boys choir Only Boys Aloud, rock guitars, a DJ, a pop-singing British-travel-agent …

MSC brings MSC Divina back to Miami year-round, names new Vista-class ship Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Divina will return to cruising year-round …

Cruise Deal of the Week Apr. 24, 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: Book by Monday, April 27, and Holland …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 24, 2015 When Disney Dream heads to a 20-day dry dock in the Bahamas in October, the ship will get updates including two new interactive …

Disney leaps into river cruising Apr. 17, 2015 Disney’s tour company arm, Adventures by Disney, will launch a series of one-week river cruises on the Danube next year aboard a …

Norwegian makes Asian restaurants free Apr. 17, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has eliminated the cover charge and a la carte pricing at its popular Asian restaurants — including Shanghai’s Noodle …

Seabourn starts construction of new ultra-luxury ship Apr. 17, 2015 Construction of the much-anticipated Seabourn Encore is officially under way, the first steel ceremonially cut at the Fincantieri shipyard in …

Cruise Deal of the Week Apr. 17, 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: Avalon Waterways has all France river cruises …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line announced The Band Perry, Boston, Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts, and Heart will be among the next acts in the Carnival …

Check out this exciting video of the Deadliest Catch shore excursion in Ketchikan, Alaska, which you can experience aboard several cruise lines sailing the region.

Porthole’s Five Faves Hot Miami Five favorite things to do in the Magic City this spring and summer While some people may avoid South Florida during the hotter months, spring …

Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Monday, April 20, 2015, at 5pm …

“World’s Most Luxurious Ship” to visit Miami Cruise News – Apr. 10, 2015   Miami will have a chance to see the “world’s most luxurious ship” when Seven Seas Explorer …

Celebrity Updates Excursions Cruise News – Apr. 10, 2015 Celebrity Cruises launched a new shore excursion program, which the line says is inspired by vacationers’ “desire to connect to the …

Cuba will be hot in 2016 … predicts Cuba Cruise Cruise News – Apr. 10, 2015   Cuba Cruise’s M/V Louis Cristal just wrapped up its 2015 season, but the …

Cruise Deal of the Week Apr. 10, 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: Crystal Cruises has a “Kids Sail Free” …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 10, 2015   Princess Cruises will return to Japan again next year with Diamond Princess on 4- to 20-day sailings embarking from Tokyo and Kobe. …