Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 2, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 2, 2016 Carnival Imagination is entering dry dock for three weeks to undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. By September 25, the ship will have new spaces including a Guy’s Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and other onboard fa
Porthole Announces Charity Effort to Support Mercy Ships
Porthole Announces Charity Effort to Support Mercy Ships Porthole Cruise Magazine announces a new philanthropic effort in support of Mercy Ships, a global charity that operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations. For every new Porthole subscription purchased during the months of Septemb
PortholeTV Counts Down to the Launch of Seabourn Encore (Episode 3)
Stay tuned as we highlight a different feature of the ship each month — from cuisine and entertainment to accommodations and destinations — all the way to the ultimate launch in December 2016. In Episode 3, PortholeTV looks at the incredible destinations that Seabourn Encore will sail to
Five Faves: At Sea, In Session
Back-to-school excitement doesn’t have to be wasted on the youth … or on land for that matter! As the kiddies are prepping for another year of pencils, books, and teacher’s dirty looks, it’s not unusual for us adults to feel a wee bit jealous. Who knew all those years spent sulking at a clas
Celebrity Cruises Hosts Demi Lovato Holiday Show in St. Maarten
Celebrity Cruises to Host Demi Lovato Holiday Concert in St. Maarten Cruise News – August 31, 2016 Celebrity Cruises will be offering its holiday cruise guests the chance to enjoy an exclusive concert starring award-winning singer and songwriter Demi Lovato outside of Port St. Maarten, on Dece
Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Coming to Carnival
Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Coming to Carnival Cruise Line Cruise News – August 30, 2016 An exclusive partnership between Spike TV and Carnival Cruise Line will soon bring Lip Sync Battle: Carnival to sea. This authentic re-creation of the popular Lip Sync Battle TV show lets contestants com
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering its “Free at Sea” deals, allowing guests to choose one (for a studio or inside stateroom), two (for an oceanview, balcony or mini-suite), or all five (for a suite or Haven cabin) of the following offers: Free unlimited
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 26, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 26, 2016 Crystal Cruises is one step closer to building the world’s largest expedition yachts. MV Werften has signed a letter of intent with the engineering company Foreship to construct the “Endeavor”-class vessels – 200-passenger ships that are 16
Crystal Mozart Is First Luxury River Ship to Go “Live”
Crystal Mozart Is First Luxury River Ship to Go “Live” Cruise News – August 25, 2016 Less than two months after embarking on her maiden voyage, Crystal River Cruises’ Crystal Mozart has launched live view cameras — a river industry first — from three onboard vantage points. Travele
Five Faves: Caribbean Cruise Debuts
Porthole’s Five Faves Caribbean Cruise Debuts Five new ships repositioning to the U.S. this fall In case you missed it, there have been some amazing new cruise ships that have debuted recently, introducing new features in luxury, onboard thrills, décor, entertainment, dining, and more. Follow
Princess Cruises Unveils Designs and Key Features for Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises Unveils Designs and Key Features for Majestic Princess Cruise News – August 24, 2016 Princess Cruises has unveiled designs and announced key features of its newest ship, Majestic Princess, which departs April 4 on her inaugural voyage, a 5-day Adriatic Sea cruise roundtrip
Silver Discoverer in South Pacific paradise
A Land Far, Far Away Discover paradise in the South Pacific aboard Silver Discoverer. By Art Sbarsky On the last night of my cruise, some guests were talking over dinner, picking out our favorite ports. This was much more difficult than usual since, even collectively, we couldn’t remember the name
Like A Local: Bar Harbor
The Maine Attraction Discover Bar Harbor’s Golden Age while exploring its modern-day charm. By Earl Brechlin Despite Bar Harbor’s many current charms, its reputation remains rooted in its Golden Age, more than a century ago — long before the creation of Acadia National Park, in a time when the
Tried & True: Johnny Jet Travel Tips
Surviving Long Layovers Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions. Traveling 150,000 miles a year, it’s no wonder Johnny Jet knows a thing or two about the subject. From money-saving tips to how to get an upgrade, he’s constantly asked travel-related questions from both first-t
River Ships: Kid-Friendly, Cruiser Approved
Kid-Friendly, Cruiser-Approved Family fun awaits on today’s river ships. By Michelle Baran Who says river cruises aren’t for kids? While there may be a long-held stereotype that river cruising isn’t suitable for families traveling with kids — smaller ships mean no mega-slides or rock-climbin
Cuba Uncovered
Cuba Uncovered Porthole sent two travel writers on different cruise ships to experience this mysterious, magical destination and report back. Here’s what they found. Cultural Immersion Fathom By Sharon Kenny “Are you from the American cruise ship?” asked the young woman showing me Cuban art po
Cruise Control: Jason Montague
Double Duty A Day in the Life of Jason Montague By Fran Golden Jason Montague has a lot to be excited about these days. And when he gets excited — like when he’s giving a speech in Barcelona at the christening of Oceania Cruises’ 684-passenger Sirena — a Rhode Island accent comes out. Never
Cruise Ship Review: Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista takes cruisers to new horizons By Lynn and Cele Seldon Carnival Vista might be described as a blushing bride, in that she brings something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue to the horizon. As Carnival Cruise Line’s newest flagship — its first new ship sinc
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 19, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 19, 2016 If you’ve ever considered a cruise to Antarctica, now’s the time to get an Early Bird deal with Aurora Expeditions. The sale offers polar cruisers up to 15 percent off selected expeditions aboard 54-passenger Polar Pioneer if booked before August 3
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 19, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 19, 2016 UnCruise Adventures has updated its Galapagos Islands itinerary for 2017. The 9-day Darwin’s Islands and Colonial Quito cruises will include two nights exploring Quito’s colonial city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as spending si
