Fran Golden

The Vikings aren’t just coming — they’re here to make a splash Cruise News — May 15, 2015 This week Porthole is aboard Viking Star, a ship that’s very clearly …

Speed Through Customs Control in Vancouver Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Vancouver’s Canada Place can claim new status as the first cruise terminal in the world with Automatic Passport …

Seabourn Launches New Zodiac and Kayak Tours Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Passengers aboard Seabourn Quest on three Northern Europe itineraries this summer will be able to experience the …

Cruise Deal of the Week May 15, 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″] With the Silver Select promotion from Silversea Cruises, choose …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 15, 2015   Book a mystery cruise on Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa 2 and go with the flow. On the 10-day “surprise cruise” sailing embarking Istanbul to …

Windstar adds Star Breeze to fleet Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Pier-side on a sunny day in Nice, Windstar Cruises christened its fifth ship and second power yacht, the …

New Small-Ship Cruises Launching in Cuba Cruise News – May 8, 2015 International Expeditions is launching new small-ship cruises on Cuba’s western coast, from Cienfuegos to Havana, officials said. The …

New Princess Ship Will Head to China Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Princess Cruises will send the as-yet-unnamed sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess to China – …

Cruise Deal of the Week May 8, 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: Through the month of May, book a Freestyle …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 8, 2015   Clear Lounge, a new attraction Puerta Maya in Cozumel, is being billed as the world’s first underwater oxygen bar. You put on …

Carnival’s Arnold Donald Hints at a New Brand May 1, 2015 Porthole‘s Fran Golden interviewed Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold Donald last week at a Society of American Travel …

Mrs. Brady to Dance on Holland America Line May 1, 2015 TV’s favorite mom, Florence Henderson, best known for her role as Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch, will be …

Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn May 1, 2015 In a major coup in the foodie realm, Seabourn signed a deal with The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller, arguably America’s …

American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi May 1, 2015 American Cruise Lines christened its second ship on the Mississippi, the 150-passenger paddlewheeler American Eagle, with Cheryl Landrieu, wife …

Cruise Deal of the Week May 1, 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: Solo travelers can save $1,500 on Emerald Waterways’ …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 1, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed artist renderings for the opulent pool area of the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer. Around the pool there’s teak …

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 …