Top 10 Reasons Kids Love Cayman
It’s no secret that the Cayman Islands offer the best location for adventure-packed family vacations. Many cruise itineraries sailing to the Western Caribbean make a stop at these gorgeous islands, situated just 270 miles off the coasts of Jamaica and Cuba. Families traveling with children of all
Port of Tarragona Set to Be Spain’s Newest Cruise Destination
With lots of real estate along the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, Spain is a destination cruisers return to again and again. While cities like Barcelona and Valencia are the top draws, another port is eyeing a chance to be one of Spain’s most popular cruise ports. Tarragona is just South of Barce
Cruisers are Loving This Florida Paddleboard Rental Service
The next time you’re cruising out of the Sunshine State, make sure you give paddleboarding a try! PADL is a new service making paddleboard rentals in Florida easy and affordable for cruisers looking to spend some time in the sun before or after their cruise vacation. With miles and miles of beach
Avalon Felicity Cruise Ship Review
Avalon Felicity CruiseShip Review Avalon Felicity’s rooms with a view showcase Europe’s waterways in style By John and Sandra Nowlan Jim and Marion Rose found what they were longing for on the new Avalon Felicity: an up-close-and-personal tour of Europe from the decks of a small river ship brimm
Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Ship Review
Cruise Ship Review – Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line’s latest ship tips its hat to its New York roots. By Michel Verdure Discovered by Henry Hudson for the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century, Nieuw-Amsterdam was the first European name given to what is now New York City. T
Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Epic
Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Epic Big Ship. Epic Achievement Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and greatest is in a class all by itself. By Jodi Ornstein Epic, as defined by Webster’s dictionary, means “extending beyond the usual or ordinary, especially in size or scope.” With a name like this
It’s About Time (15 Years of Cruising)
It’s About Time See how cruise ships have changed and evolved since you first started reading Porthole. By Fran Golden If you’ve been a cruiser for the past few decades (or even years), you’ve no doubt witnessed quite an evolution of cruise ship development. Certainly, we at Porthole Cruise
QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux
Ship Review QUEEN ELIZABETH – Royal Redux Cunard unveils yet another Elizabeth, and this one is a real queen By Vivian Holley Call it a new Elizabethan Age. Fittingly christened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in October 2010, Cunard Line’s newest vessel — and third to bear the royal monike
Disney Dream
Ship Review: DISNEY DREAM Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship grants all cruising wishes. By Jodi Ornstein If you’ve never seen a cruise ship christening, this is pretty much how it goes: Band plays. President of cruise line makes speech. Godmother releases bottle of champagne. Bottle breaks. Crowd
Travel Tech/ Meet On Cruise
Protecting Your Pictures Website and app allows cruisers to make shipmates before they even come aboard. By Rico Bronte For cruisers, meeting someone on your ship with similar interests can seem downright daunting; your dining table number may as well be a Lotto number for all the luck involved. Ent
Join The Club: Ukulele Cruises
UKULELE CRUISES The Key of the Sea–On a ukulele cruise, everybody comes out to play.. By Clark Norton Susan McCormick, a music teacher from Cypress, California, remembers when song books for her favorite stringed instrument, the ukulele, were as rare as hailstorms in Honolulu. “When I first
Cruise Ship Review: Oceania Cruises Marina
Oceania Cruises – MARINA A Calmer Kind of Cruise Oceania Cruises Marina offers a classic take on serenity at sea. By Matt Hannafin From its inception earlier in the new century until now, Oceania Cruises held a unique position in the cruise industry: It was a substantial, well-respected cruise
Battle Of The Crab Cakes
With so many different ways to cake a crab, it’s no wonder so many cities — and foodies — have gone crustacean crazy. By Paul Boorstin Sautéed, baked, grilled, or deep-fried, they can range in size from a Girl Scout cookie to a two-fisted burger. They are a uniquely democratic dish, equally s
ADVENTURE DOC/VACCINES
Travel Vaccines 101 Globetrotting physician Erik McLaughlin, M.D., explains what to know before you go. As a travel medicine doctor, I am often asked about what vaccines are required for which countries. When it comes to travel health, we divide vaccines into three categories: required, routine, and
Atlantic Canada
Northern Exposure Canada’s Atlantic provinces offer picture-perfect vistas and unforgettable adventures. By Julie Gedeon Atlantic Canada has everything you’d ever want on a souvenir postcard: sandy beaches, ocean sunsets, quaint clapboard houses, eclectic shops, storybook covered bridges, and lo
Cruising in Film
Hollywood on the High Seas Cruise ships play a starring role in some of the most romantic movies ever made. . By Jill McGuire Since the 1930s, filmmakers have found the cruise ship to be a perfect vehicle for telling stories packed with romance and intrigue. Many a cinematic classic revolves around
15 Best Atriums at Sea
15 Best Atriums at Sea By Heidi Sarna A cruise ship atrium is like the vessel’s town square, and there’s often an eye-catching sculpture or architectural flourish that immediately attracts passengers to the area. “The atrium is fundamentally important,” says long-time Carnival interior archi
Mediterranean Moments: Seabourn Quest
Rediscovering romance, adventure, and relaxation aboard Seabourn Quest By Jodi Ornstein Only parents of two young children would look forward to a 10-hour flight. Hours with nothing to do but read, sleep, and plan out the adventures that were ahead of us once we landed in Rome. It had been 10 years
Carnival Magic: Magic Spell!
Cruise Ship Review: Carnival Magic Spell! Get drawn into the newest member of Carnival’s fleet. By Lynn and Cele Seldon When the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic sailed out of Venice on its maiden Mediterranean voyage this year, guests discovered why Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship is much more
Beam Me Up, Scotty!
Beam Me Up, Scotty! A Star Trek theme cruise is a voyage like no other. By Clark Norton Do you dare to boldly go where no cruise-goers — well, comparatively few — have gone before? No, not to the middle of the Sahara desert (though that would make for some mighty bold cruising). Instead, how [&h
Battle of the – Chocolate Shops
Please your palate from port to port. By Kay Harwell Fernandez We’re a nation of chocolate lovers. Each year, in fact, the average American puts away 12 pounds of the palate-pleasing confection. And 10 other countries beat us in consumption! Not only does chocolate melt in our mouths, it also stim
Food for Thought
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Table Talk Chow down with the chef? Now that’s cruising! By Chris Cognac You liked the midnight buffet. You loved the specialty restaurants. Now get ready for the ultimate culinary coma — otherwise known as dining at the Chef’s Table. Food, as everybody knows, lo
