May 2017

MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of MSC Meraviglia Cruise News – May 31, 2017 Today at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises officially took delivery of MSC Meraviglia, the …

Five favorite author-inspired shore excursions From Shakespeare’s Verona to Hemingway’s Cuba, stories in far off places can sometimes fuel wanderlust stronger than any postcard-esque picture can. Unfortunately, “armchair travel” will …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 26, 2017 In celebration of National Hamburger Day this weekend, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled a massive 300-pound, 3-and-1/2-foot-wide hamburger aboard Carnival Liberty in Port …

Cruise Deal of the Week – May 26, 2017 Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced a Memorial Day Sale, presenting U.S. and Canadian vacationers a complimentary three-category upgrade and up to …

Have you heard of Harvest Cay? Take a look at the natural beauty and eco-adventures that await at Harvest Caye, Belize, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest cruise port.

Holland America to Visit Cuba on Caribbean Cruises from Fort Lauderdale Cruise News – May 24, 2017 Holland America Line has announced its approval to begin sailing to Cuba from …

Carnival Taps Seasonal Miami Guava Wheat Beer on Carnival Vista Cruise News – May 22, 2017 To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Carnival Cruise Line has created a guava-flavored beer served …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 19, 2017 Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam, due for …

Cruise Deal of the Week – May 19, 2017 Princess Cruises is saving you money from coast to coast during its Great Getaways Sale! Guests can buy one, get one …

New Cirque du Soleil Shows Coming to MSC Meraviglia Cruise News – May 19, 2017 MSC Cruises has revealed the names and concepts for the two exclusive Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows that …

Carnival Unveils “Carnival Studios” Rehearsal Space Cruise News – May 18, 2017 At an official ribbon-cutting ceremony last night, Carnival Cruise Line unveiled “Carnival Studios,” its new $5 million state-of-the-art …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 12, 2017 Disney Cruise Line has scheduled two first-time visits for fall 2018, calling on both Bermuda and Quebec City for multiple days to …

Cruise Deal of the Week – May 12, 2017 Expedition operator Hurtigruten is so confident that guests on their 12-day Classic Roundtrip voyage up the Norwegian coast will see the …

AmaWaterways Debuts Game-Changing Ship Design Concept Cruise News – May 12, 2017 AmaWaterways today announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever, to be launched in 2019. The 194-guest AmaMagna represents a new concept …

Viking River Cruises Unveils Design for New Ship in Egypt Cruise News – May 10, 2017 Viking River Cruises has announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking …

Micky Arison Celebrates Cunard and QM2 Cruise News – May 9, 2017 In tandem with the start of its 2017 Transatlantic season, Cunard Line shared an inspiring video interview with Micky Arison, Chairman of …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 5, 2017 Three inspirational figures are joining O, the Oprah Magazine and Holland America Line for a July 15 cruise to Alaska aboard ms …

Cruise Deal of the Week – May 5, 2017 Avalon Waterways is celebrating solo travelers by waiving the “single supplement” on every European departure and select Asian departures booked by …

Carnival Cruise Line Developing New Bahamian Cruise Destination Cruise News – May 3, 2017 Officials from Carnival Cruise Line and the Bahamian government signed an agreement today during a special signing …

Disney Wonder Becomes First Passenger Ship to Transit New Panama Canal Locks Cruise News – May 1, 2017 On April 29, 2017, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder became the first …