Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 27, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 27, 2016 Travelers aboard Crystal Esprit’s voyages in the Seychelles will now be able to extend their vacations with an “Extended Land Program” consisting of a 4-day safari through Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. The trip will include game drives acr
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 27, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 27, 2016 American Queen Steamboat Company is offering a special Memorial Day sale in honor of those who served in the armed forces. For American Empress sailings out of Vancouver on November 12 and November 19, 2016, veterans will travel free when accompanied by a
Princess Cruises Debuts Behind-the-Scenes Documentary | Cruise News – May 26, 2016
Princess Cruises Debuts Behind-the-Scenes Documentary of Its New Musical Revue Cruise News – May 26, 2016 Last fall, Princess Cruises announced a new musical revue titled Magic to Do, from the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony award–winning composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell, Step
Five Faves: Cruising Deep
Cruising Deep Five favorite attractions that go below the ocean’s surface The ocean is what makes the cruise – without it, a cruise ship is just a big metal hotel (though admittedly one with a really good buffet). If you’ve spent any time on board looking down over the rail, or even wading int
Andrea Bocelli to perform as Princess Charlene of Monaco christens Seven Seas Explorer| Cruise News – May 25, 2016
Andrea Bocelli to perform as Princess Charlene of Monaco christens Seven Seas Explorer Cruise News – May 25, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that its upcoming Seven Seas Explorer will enter service in royal fashion with Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco serving as th
Virgin Cruises to Set Sail in 2020
Virgin Cruises to Build 3 Mid-Size Ships; First Will Homeport in Miami Cruise News – June 23, 2015 At a standing-room only press conference this morning in Miami, Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, and Tom McAlpin, President and CEO of Virgin Cruises, announced initial details about theR
American Cruise Lines names new ship American Constellation | Cruise News – May 23, 2016
American Cruise Lines names new ship American Constellation Cruise News – May 23, 2016 American Cruise Lines has announced that its upcoming ship, now under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Maryland, has been named American Constellation. The new coastal ship, currently n
Norwegian Escape Christening Ceremony
PortholeTV brings you a look at the exciting christening ceremony of Norwegian Cruise Line‘s brand-new Norwegian Escape, which took place November 9, 2015, at PortMiami. Hear from the line’s president, Andy Stuart; hull artist, Guy Harvey; and the ship’s godfather, Pitbull.
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 20, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 20, 2016 Through May 31, 2016, boutique river cruise line Uniworld is offering savings from $1,600 to $3,950 on select 2016 European journeys on the Rhine, Po, Main, Rhône, Danube, and Seine rivers. Contact Uniworld or your travel agent for more. Sign up for week
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 20, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 20, 2016 * Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a 2018 world voyage showcasing destinations across the Southern Hemisphere. The 137-night Navigate the World voyage aboard the newly refurbished Seven Seas Navigator will begin and end in Los Angeles, taking i
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam is Christened in Rotterdam | Cruise News – May 20, 2016
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam Christened in Rotterdam Cruise News – May 20, 2016 Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands christened Holland America Line’s new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, during a ceremony aboard the ship in Rotterdam this morning. The event continued a lo
Costa Cruises and Aperol Break World Record aboard Costa Favolosa | Cruise News – May 19, 2016
Costa Cruises and Aperol Break World Record aboard Costa Favolosa Cruise News – May 19, 2016 Costa Cruises, in partnership with Aperol, achieved a Guinness World Record aboard Costa Favolosa on May 10 with the creation of the world’s largest Spritz. The impressive 1000-liter version of the
Five Faves: Declare Your Independence – Five reasons to love a small-ship cruise.
Declare Your Independence Five reasons to love a small-ship cruise. There you are speeding through life and you think maybe it’s time to take your foot off the accelerator and slow down a little. You may have cruised before on one of those megaships that hold 3,000 and 4,000 passengers, all rushin
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking | Cruise News – May 16, 2016
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking Cruise News – May 16, 2016 The Grand Voyage for the revolutionary MSC Seaside — MSC Cruises’ next-generation cruise ship debuting in December 2017 — is now on sale. Guests sailing on the trans-Atlantic crossing will be the first to ex
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 13, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 13, 2016 The American Queen Steamboat Company is offering an early booking discount of up to $1,000 per stateroom on select 2017 voyages. The offer expires on June 30, 2016 or when there are no more qualifying cabins available. Contact the American Queen St
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016 This week, Carnival Valor left dry dock with a host of new dining and drinking spaces, including Guy’s Burger Joint, Cherry on Top sweets, RedFrog Pub, SkyBox Sports Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and Alchemy Bar. The renovation was part o
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute On November 11, 2015, MSC Cruises hosted a special evening at the Perez Art Museum Miami to honor veterans as well as welcome MSC Divina home to Miami. Sign up for weekly cruise news, fun contests, and exclusive offers delivered right to your inbox!
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered | Cruise News – May 12, 2016
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered Cruise News – May 12, 2016 Royal Caribbean International today honored the crew and project team of the new Harmony of the Seas at a traditional delivery and flag-changing ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France. Fo
Abercrombie & Kent Announces New Cuba by Land & Sea Cruise
Abercrombie & Kent Announces New Cuba by Land & Sea Cruise Cruise News – May 11, 2016 Abercrombie & Kent, which has been offering people-to-people travel to Cuba since 2013, now combines its expertise in experiential travel with small ship cruising by creating a new Cuba by Land &