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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 …

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, …

Hone in on Honolulu Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Summer Nakaishi My family has called Hawaii home for four generations, and I never tire …

Hats off to this 2016’s newest cruise ships. By Fran Golden This year is an active one for ship debuts. In fact, the class of 2016 includes two ships expected …

Blockheads unite on the 7th Annual NKOTB cruise. By Jodi Ornstein We stood on the crowded Lido Deck, the hot Miami sun overhead, squinting as we looked around for the …

Beyond the Basics Today’s cruise ship gyms offer fun, new fitness choices. By Theresa Norton Masek Experienced cruisers know that you won’t necessarily pack on the pounds during your weeklong …

Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off Brand Campaign Encouraging Cruisers to “Feel Free” Cruise News – Jan. 4, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of a refreshed and updated …

Carnival Corporation to Build Another Four Cruise Ships for Three Lines Cruise News – Dec. 30, 2015 Carnival Corporation has announced that it has signed a memo of agreement with …

Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new …

The January/February 2016 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine features an article on “Day in the Life” of Rick Sasso, president, MSC Cruises USA. So PortholeTV decided to get a behind-the-scenes …

Five tips for traveling alone during the holidays How often do you travel alone? While it may seem daunting, I highly recommend you take a solo trip, and I dare …

Crystal Esprit Debuts, Marking the Start of Crystal’s Unprecedented Expansion On July 20, 2015, Crystal Cruises celebrated its 25th anniversary, and Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO of the cruise line, …

Norwegian Escape’s Inaugural Voyages Break Social Media Record Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, experienced a record-breaking social media milestone during …

Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 18, 2015 DEAL: Oceania Cruises is offering new savings with a revamped OLife Choice promotion, giving guests complimentary amenities such as free unlimited …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 18, 2015 Pandaw River Expeditions is expanding their reach from the rivers of Southeast Asia to the ocean with the acquisition of a new …

Coming Soon: A New Private Island! MSC Cruises becomes latest cruise line to create an exclusive island experience for cruise guests.  Cruise News – Dec. 17, 2015 MSC Cruises has …

Porthole‘s Five Faves Five Faves: Sailaway Stocking Stuffers If you’re seeking great gifts for your favorite cruise traveler, we’ve got a handful of fun ideas. Is there one last empty …

MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC Seaside, Reveals Unique Ship Design Features Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Seaside, the first ship of the cruise line’s …

Carnival’s “Merry Grinchmas” Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Kids Cruise News – Dec. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, brought some holiday cheer to …