Carnival Horizon to Feature Line’s First Teppanyaki Venue
Carnival Horizon to Feature Line’s First Teppanyaki Venue Cruise News – Aug. 28, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line will introduce its first-ever teppanyaki dining venue when the new 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon debuts in spring 2018. Located on the ship’s Promenade Deck, Bonsai Teppanyaki will off
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 25, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 25, 2017 Holland America Line is showing their hometown pride by sponsoring Seattle golfer Landon Jackson at the Boeing Classic. Jackson, the first African-American pro at Pebble Beach Golf Links, hopes the tournament will lead to a spot on the 2018 PGA TOUR Cham
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 25, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 25, 2017 The American Queen Steamboat Company is offering savings of up to $1,400 per stateroom on holiday cruises aboard American Duchess, the new paddlewheeler plying the Mississippi River and tributaries between Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans. Contact Ame
Jamaica Tourist Board Expects Record-Breaking Number of Tourists in 2017
Jamaica Tourist Board Expects Record-Breaking Number of Tourists in 2017 Cruise News – Aug. 24, 2017 Visitor arrivals in Jamaica have been at a record high since the start of the year and the Jamaica Tourist Board projects that Jamaica will host 4.2 million visitors by the end of 2017, s
MSC Seaview Reaches Float-Out Milestone
MSC Seaview Reaches Float-Out Milestone Cruise News – Aug. 23, 2017 MSC Cruises has celebrated the float out of MSC Seaview during a ceremony at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, which officially marked the first time the ship has touched water since beginning construction. As th
Unforgettable Journeys – A Star-Studded African Safari
The following is a safari excerpt from Porthole Cruise Magazine: My life is a cruise-related juggernaut. I’ve lived, slept, and breathed cruises for more than 35 years. Every day of my life is consumed with recurring cruise narrative and I love it. A major portion of my travel history is
Cruise Control: Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises
A Day in the Life of Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises By Fran Golden Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking Cruises, is impatient because he’s sitting on the Rhine aboard the 190-passenger Viking Hild (one of two state-of-the-art Longships his company launched this year) and he’d r
Design Time: S.S. Joie de Vivre
Bonjour S.S. Joie de Vivre Uniworld’s newest river ship design reflects the French joy of living. By Fran Golden When Toni Tollman set out to design the 128-passenger S.S. Joie de Vivre she had some of her favorite things about Paris in mind. As the Director of Design and Projects at Uniworld Rive
Try Me a River – On Avalon Visionary
A first-timer set sails for Europe aboard Avalon Waterways If you’re like me, you have a slight fear of the unknown. It really doesn’t stop me from living life, but I do get butterflies whenever I’m about to make a change or do something new. So, needless to say, I had a hint of nerves [&helli
Vitamin Sea: Wellness Cruises
Get on board for a healthier lifestyle with today’s wellness options at sea By Heather Mikesell With today’s overly connected society, it has never been more difficult to get away. Email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other electronic distractions all conspire to keep us constantly connected
Cruising Characters
From Mickey to Shrek, who will you meet on deck? By Carrie McLaren Every cruise is filled with characters of all kinds. From the stars behind the bar to the zany cruise directors to the magical servers in the dining room, all play a large part in what makes cruising fun. For children and families, [
Fathom – The Difference a Year Makes
A look at Fathom’s impact ashore in the Dominican Republic By Craig Zabransky Her smile never faded even as she started to wipe a tear from her face. The Fathom cruise passenger relived the very moment that touched her heart during a prior cruise. She shared each and every descriptive detail of he
Just Add Land: Caribbean Pre-/Post-Cruise
A Feast of Caribbean Cultures: Stretch your stay and double your discoveries By Janet Groene When it comes to the delicious bouillabaisse that is Caribbean culture, three islands stand out. Stay in Barbados to go British, San Juan for Old Spain, or Sint Maarten/St. Martin for a touch of Dutch with d
Like a Local: Baltimore
Baltimore Travel Guide Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way By Joe Sugarman There’s a reason why Baltimore’s nickname is Charm City. Oh, sure, you may know about our famed Inner Harbor, with its glittering hotels and renowned aquarium, but to discover the soul of the city, you have
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 18, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 18, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line is adding five more 5- to 8-day cruises to Havana in 2018. All the Carnival Paradise cruises include overnight stays in the Cuban capital, with the 8-day, August 18, 2018, cruise featuring two full days. Cunard Line will be celebrati
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 18, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 18, 2017 Luxury line Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is offering savings on five Europa 2 voyages setting sail to Asia and the Middle East in April and May 2018. Among other benefits, guests booking by November 30, 2017 can get up to 30 percent off per person in a Veranda [&hell
Dish It Up: Michael Schwartz, Royal Caribbean
Michael Schwartz Dishes It Up for Royal Caribbean By Janice Wald Henderson On Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis-class ships, foodies flock to 150 Central Park, the much-admired restaurant created in partnership with Miami-based celebrity chef Michael Schwartz. On the line’s Quantum-class shi
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction, Names New Ship Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction, Names New Ship Spectrum of the Seas Cruise News – Aug. 16, 2017 Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. Th
Savvy Shopper: Grand Cayman
How to be a savvy shopper when your ship calls on Grand Cayman By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon You’ll be tempted to spend all your time basking on Grand Cayman’s rightfully famous Seven Mile Beach or exploring its underwater wonders (this is the place where scuba diving was born, after all). But do sa
Ship Review: Silver Muse
The elegant Silver Muse whispers luxury By Fran Golden Aboard the brand-new Silver Muse, my tuxedo-clad butler was concerned about a rubbed-out spot on my black suede boots. Jithin, from Mumbai, had already offered to unpack my bags, encouraged me to choose a designer soap, and brought the alternati
