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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 18, 2016 Grammy-winning jazz artists Gregory Porter and Dee Dee Bridgewater joined guests aboard Queen Mary 2 for the Blue Note “Jazz at Sea” …

Harvest Caye Welcomes First Cruise Passengers Cruise News – Nov. 18, 2016 Harvest Caye, the cruise industry’s newest private island port of call in southern Belize, officially welcomed its first …

Five Favorite Shows to See aboard Harmony of the Seas “We want to impress, we want to show off, but in the end, we really just want to entertain,” said …

Star Clippers to Offer Host of Expert Lecturers and Guest Speakers in 2017 Cruise News – Nov. 16, 2016 Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has introduced a 2017 lineup …

Caribbean cuisine blends international fare with regional ingredients By Janice Wald Henderson When it comes to defining Caribbean flavors, first comes a blend of native and African cuisines with European …

MSC Cruises Announces Its First-Ever World Cruise Cruise News – Nov. 13, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced its first-ever World Cruise, set to sail round-trip from Genoa, January 5-May 3, …

Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 11, 2016   DEAL 1: Cunard Line is observing Veterans’ Day with up to 2-for-1 savings on launch fares and up to $250 …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 11, 2017 Carnival Fantasy was welcomed to its new homeport of Mobile, Alabama, with a formal exchange of plaques and a charity competition. The …

Three More New Ships for American Cruise Lines Cruise News – Nov. 10, 2016 American Cruise Lines has announced that three new cruise ships for its fleet are now under …

Seabourn Encore Finishes Sea Trials Cruise News – Nov. 8, 2016 The newest ship in Seabourn’s fleet, Seabourn Encore, has finished three days of sea trials, and is now receiving …

Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 4, 2016 DEAL 1: In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line is offering active and retired service members a $50 onboard credit …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 4, 2016 Executives from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Meyer Werft gathered in Papenburg, Germany, to celebrate the first steel-cutting for Norwegian Bliss. “As …

Porthole’s Five Faves Five favorite moments of this year’s NKOTB cruise! Yes, they still got the Right Stuff —and eight sold-out cruises to prove it. If you happen to be …

Carnival Corporation Expands Social-Impact Excursions to Six More Cruise Lines Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation has announced plans to expand its Fathom brand’s Dominican Republic social impact …

Chef Emmanuel Renaut to Launch French Bistro Aboard Majestic Princess Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2016 Princess Cruises announced a partnership with three-Michelin-star Chef Emmanuel Renaut to develop the cruise line’s next specialty restaurant concept. La Mer – A French Bistro by Emmanuel Renaut will debut in April 2017 aboard Majestic …

Monday Mantra Oooooceania!…Ooooooceania!….Ooooooceania! Oceania Enthusiasm: When you can’t believe cruising can be like this ✓ A prestigious luxury cruise line. ✓ A stunning 684-passenger mid-size ship. ✓ Award-winning dining. ✓ …

PortholeTV was on hand to capture the unveiling of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest hull artwork by marine life artist Wyland for its upcoming ship, Norwegian Bliss. RELATED: Norwegian Bliss Cruise …

Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 28, 2016 Until November 16, 2016, Princess Cruises is offering a Great Escapes promotion of up to $1,000 off per stateroom ($500 per …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 28, 2016 This week, AIDA Cruises’ AIDAluna served as a floating fashion runway in New York City. Supermodel Jessican Minh Anh presented her J …

Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 18th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: …