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Meet the New World’s Largest Cruise Ship Cruise News – Feb. 27, 2015 The largest cruise ship in the world will debut in April 2016 as Harmony of the Seas, …

Can You Cruise Cuba? Cruise News – Feb. 27, 2015 Cruisers may be chomping at the bit to go to Cuba, but here’s the reality: even though the island is …

Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 20, 2015 DEAL: Sitka-based Alaskan Dream Cruises is offering 10 percent off its 4- to 11-day cruises in May, when booked by March …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 20, 2015 Cunard will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth with a special black-tie Big Band Ball on October 3. The evening will …

Carnival goes big in Texas Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015 Martina McBride helped Carnival Cruise Line launch Carnival Freedom from its new homeport of Galveston, Texas. The country music …

Royal Caribbean announces entertainment lineup for Anthem of the Seas Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015 Passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s second Quantum-class ship, Anthem of the Seas, will find …

New Emerald Waterways ship under construction Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015 Emerald Waterways said construction has begun in The Netherlands on the line’s fifth “Star Ship,” Emerald Belle, expected …

Cruise Deal of the Week – Feb. 20, 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:   Royal Caribbean International launched a limited-time buy …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 20, 2015 Princess Cruises debuted a new cocktail created by Ted Lange, who played red-jacketed bartender Isaac on The Love Boat. Guests can now …

Holland America Line introduces new eats Cruise News — Feb. 13, 2015 When ms Koningsdam joins the Holland America Line fleet in February 2016, the ship will debut a new …

Cruise industry growing greater in 2015, says CLIA Cruise News — Feb. 13, 2015 A record 23 million cruise passengers are expected to sail this year, according to the annual …

Viking Star completes sea trials Cruise News — Feb. 13, 2015 Viking Star, the first ship of Viking Ocean Cruises, completed sea trials in the Aegean Sea, the line said. …

Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 13, 2015 DEAL:  Blount Small Ship Adventures is celebrating Presidents’ Day with “patriotic” discounts on historical itineraries. Save up to 40 percent when …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 13, 2015 Disney Cruise Line guests can celebrate the Star Wars saga during a brand-new, day-long celebration aboard eight special sailings (January 9, 23; …

Carnival Vista’s inaugural itineraries Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line outlined itineraries for the inaugural season of the much-anticipated Carnival Vista. The line’s biggest ship will debut …

Royal Caribbean’s fourth Oasis-class ship under way Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 A steel cutting marked the official start of building for the fourth of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis-class …

MSC launches new wedding program Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, MSC Cruises has launched a new wedding program, which allows couples to legally …

Top cruise cocktail competition heats up Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 With more than 2,500 entries received, it’s a great achievement in itself to be selected as one of …

Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 6, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deals of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL 1: Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest Wave Season …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 6, 2015 Viking Cruises has launched a new sponsorship deal with PBS (after the line’s success with sponsoring MASTERPIECE with Downton Abbey). The line …