Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 22, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 22, 2016 Holland America Line’s “View & Verandah” deal offers between $300 and $500 in onboard credit, free stateroom upgrades, up to 10 percent off Journeys Ashore and 25 percent off Collectors’ Voyages on select sailings. Offers are per stateroom, a
Two Fleets to be Renewed for 2016 | Cruise News – Jan. 21, 2016
Two Fleets to be Renewed for 2016 Cruise News – Jan. 21, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line are going all out to bring their ships to the next level – with Regent investing $125 million in sprucing up older vessels, and Norwegian investing $400 million in new standards
Scenic Announces Entry into Ocean Yacht Cruising | Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2016
Scenic Announces Entry into Ocean Yacht Cruising Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2016 Luxury travel operator Scenic, has announced the launch of its first Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse. A specialist in river cruising until now, Scenic’s recently established ocean cruise line heralds a new directi
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 15, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 15, 2016 All-inclusive river operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is now offering free international round-trip flights, 2-for-1 business class flights, and $495 fares on round-trip flights from 20 major gateways in the United States. The airfare deals are
Fathom Announces New Social Impact Activities in the Dominican Republic | Cruise News – Jan. 14, 2016
Fathom Announces New Social Impact Activities in the Dominican Republic Cruise News – Jan. 14, 2016 The newest cruise brand, Fathom, is adding four more on-ground social impact activities available to travelers visiting the Dominican Republic. In addition to the range of activities previo
Holland America Line Brings Dutch Masters to Sea | Cruise News – Jan. 13, 2016
Holland America Line Partners with Rijksmuseum to Bring Dutch Masterpieces to Sea Cruise News – Jan. 13, 2016 Holland America Line is celebrating its Dutch heritage in a new partnership with Rijksmuseum, the most-visited national museum in the Netherlands. Through the collaboration, the “Rij
Five Faves: Name That Ship!
Porthole‘s Five Faves Name That Ship! Our cruising quiz will put your ship knowledge to the test. Cruisers know what they love – ships! But how well do you know them? Put your passion to the test, scroll down and see if you can follow the clues to identify our five favorite cruise ship s
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign | Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New “Modern Luxury Lives Here” Campaign Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2016 Celebrity Cruises has debuted a new campaign — “Modern Luxury Lives Here” — which leverages the iconic “X” in the Celebrity logo and showcases what makes the line unique. The campaign
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 8, 2016 · Dutch polar cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions is planning two new voyages to the icy Ross Sea in 2017 aboard the reinforced vessel Ortelius. The 32-day expeditions, sail between South America and New Zealand, plunging into “deep An
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 8, 2016 Seabourn has announced its 2016 Signature Savings Event, offering savings and value-added amenities on a selection of voyages on the ultra-luxury line’s award-winning fleet. The Signature Savings Event benefits include: 50 percent reduced deposits C
Five Faves: Classic Cruise Commercials
Porthole’s Five Faves Classic Cruise Commercials It’s easier to pardon the show interruptions when they’re this aspirational. With its latest brand campaign called “Feel Free,” Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting cruisers to, as the official wording of its press release says, “experience N
Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaDara
AmaDara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder. Story and photography by Michel Verdure There is always a heightened level of anticipation and excitement on an inaugural cruise. In this case, the new ship in town is AmaDara. AmaWaterways began its Mekong River adventures with La Marguerite in 20
Tried & True: Johnny Jet Travel Tips
Tried and True 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-time and e
Extreme Excursions
Extreme Excursions Adventure awaits with these thrilling Caribbean experiences. By Craig Zabransky During every cruise, passengers have the opportunity to take a step outside their comfort zone, try something new and exciting, and, ultimately, choose adventure. The break from our regular routine all
A Day in the Life: Rick Sasso, MSC Cruises USA
Full Team Ahead A Day in the Life of Rick Sasso By Susan Young It’s still dark outside when Rick Sasso awakens, has breakfast, exercises, reads the paper, and readies for another day as president of MSC Cruises USA. “It’s freaky but I wake up at 5 a.m. naturally,” he says. “The earl
Regent Unveils Exclusive Gourmet Explorer Tours | Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015
Regent Unveils Gourmet Explorer Tours Exclusively for Seven Seas Explorer Cruise News – Jan. 6, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled a collection of exclusive culinary-inspired shore excursions for Seven Seas Explorer’s inaugural Mediterranean season, which begins July 20, 2016. Part of
Design Time: Adam Tihany
Getting His Sea Legs Tihany design debuts aboard two of this year’s newest ships. By Karen Egly-Thompson Adam D. Tihany is renowned for creating innovative and luxurious interiors for some of the world’s most iconic hotels, restaurants, and bars. His land-based design projects have included hote
Epicurious: Australia & New Zealand
Get to know the cuisine of Australia and New Zealand. By Janice Wald Henderson Ask for jelly at breakfast and the server brings Jell-O. Order chips with a lunchtime sandwich, and the kitchen sends French fries. And if you want an entrée for dinner, ask for a “main” or you’ll get an appetizer.
