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Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 9, 2015   When Uniworld’s S.S. Maria Theresa debuts in late March, the river ship will have a …

Holland America Crowns Second Dancing Champion Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 Cruise passenger/”hobbyist” ballroom dancer Brenton Mitchell of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been crowned Holland America Line’s second “Dancing …

Princess Makes a Splash at Rose Bowl Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 If you weren’t one of the 80 million or so people watching the Rose Parade on TV, …

Port of Palm Beach Ship to Sail to the Bahamas Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 The Port of Palm Beach is getting a new ship for Bahamas cruises. Arriving …

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Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015   Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced plans to use new pollution-reducing scrubbers to “meet or exceed” upcoming new international environmental …

Five Faves Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News A fond look back at the year’s top cruise trends. New ships Norwegian Getaway, Regal Princess, and “smart ship” Quantum of …

Huge Waterpark, Ninja Turtles coming to Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 In an announcement that may cause an adrenaline rush for active adults and kids alike, Norwegian …

Amber Cove Welcomes Carnival Next Fall Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Cruisers will be able to visit the new destination of Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic beginning next …

Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014   [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″] Book by December 23 and …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014   Now that there are plans to restore diplomatic relations, will Cuba be the next hot cruise destination? UBS Investment …

MSC Cruises details 2015 MSC Divina theme cruises Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014   MSC Divina will once again host baseball fans on a series of signature “Baseball Greats” …

New cruises, new ports Several cruise lines announce upcoming itinerary offerings Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 Celebrity to call Abu Dhabi home As part of its 2016–17 Asia program, …

Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014   [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″] Princess Cruises is celebrating 50 years of …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 French cruise line Ponant acquired some of the business assets of New York City-based Travel Dynamics International, …

Parrothead Cruisers Take Note! The first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea is coming to Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014   Get your Fins Up! Norwegian Cruise Line …

Cruise Ship Expansion Continues Several lines announce new ship building Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014   Celebrity to build two more ships Celebrity Cruises will see its fleet enhanced with …

Virgin Cruises Officially Formed Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 After months of rumors, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has money in place (from Bain Capital) and officially announced the …

Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 [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″] Ultra luxury line Silversea Cruises has …