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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 5, 2016 Crystal Cruises has finished its technical survey of S.S. United States and found that though the classic ocean liner is still structurally …

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Cruise Deal of the Week – August 5, 2016 Social-impact cruise brand Fathom has teamed up with homestay operator Airbnb to offer a unique …

Portugal’s Douro River aboard Viking River Cruises provided by Billy.

Sailing from Porto aboard Viking River Cruises provided by Billy.

Carnival LIVE 2017 Lineup Announced Stars include Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy Cruise News – August 4, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its initial 2017 Carnival LIVE lineup …

Margaritaville at Sea Coming to Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway Cruise News – August 3, 2016 It was five o’clock somewhere today at — where else? — Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville …

Five ways to spend some time in Seattle In a city famous for everything from coffee to culture, outdoors to artwork, it’s hard to determine just how to spend your …

Frozen, A Musical Spectacular Comes to Disney Wonder Cruise News, August 3, 2016 For the “first time in forever,” the beloved animated hit Frozen is getting the Disney Cruise Line …

Pulling into port in the early morning provided by Jodi O. Love to Cruise? Then share the love! Post a video of your favorite cruise views to share with fellow …

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Cruise Deal of the Week – July 29, 2016 For select Holland America Line cruises between January 2017 and April 2018, booking now can …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 29, 2016 Crystal Cruises has unveiled a patriotic 14-day fall voyage aboard Crystal Serenity that visits more than a dozen iconic American sites, including …

Carnival Elation pulling out of Nassau, Bahamas provided by Jodi O.   Love to Cruise? Then share the love! Post a video of your favorite cruise views to share with …

Hallucinating in this heat? Envision yourself cooling off on a cruise ship with these cold treats. As my beloved Jiji was fond of saying, “it’s hotter than two rats cuddling …

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Hull Art for China-Based Ship Cruise News – July 27, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it has commissioned renowned Chinese artist Tan Ping to design the hull …

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Build-a-Bear Workshop to Sea Cruise News – July 26, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line and Build-A-Bear Workshop have entered into an exclusive partnership that will bring the …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 22, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced additions to its onboard family programs that include a kids-dedicated interactive cooking class designed with Michelin-starred chef Carlo …

Cruise Deal of the Week – July 22, 2016 Cunard Line has announced World Adventure Month, which features Free Balcony Upgrades on the line’s three queens: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and …

Dish It Up Five culinary masterpieces aboard Regent’s new Seven Seas Explorer While most passengers are sleeping peacefully in their silken beds, I am tossing and turning, wondering how do …

In the first episode of our Countdown to Seabourn Encore, PortholeTV looks at the exciting initial timeline of construction through float out. From steel cutting and keel laying to the …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 15, 2016   American Cruise Lines successfully launched its newest ship, American Constellation, which is being designed and built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. The launching …