Five Faves: The Best Things About a Music Theme Cruise
Porthole‘s Five Faves Rock This Ship Five Reasons You’ll Love a Music Theme Cruise I recently had the pure joy of spending four days on a cruise with six of my favorite people: Emily, Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jon, and Joe. The former, my BFF since kindergarten; the latter five, none othe
Carnival Cruise Line to Set Sail for China in 2017 | Cruise News – Oct. 13, 2015
Carnival Cruise Line to Set Sail for China in 2017 Cruise News – Oct. 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is the latest cruise line to announce that it will begin cruise operations in China starting in spring 2017. The line will base one ship there year-round to offer cruises marketed to Chinese gue
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Entry to China Cruise Market | Cruise News – Oct. 12, 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Its Entry to China Cruise Market Cruise News – Oct. 12, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce its first purpose-built ship customized for the China market in 2017. Currently under construction, the new ship is designed specifically for the China market wit
Majestic Princess Bound for China | Cruise News – Oct. 9, 2015
Majestic Princess Bound for China Cruise News – Oct. 9, 2015 Princess Cruises has announced that its newest ship, the sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, will be named Majestic Princess – and outfitted with the Chinese market in mind. The 143,000-ton vessel will be homeported i
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 9, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 9, 2015 Famous for cultivating the first lawns at sea, Celebrity Cruises is adding more outdoor spaces to its fleet – a “Rooftop Terrace” garden venue featuring cabanas, modular furniture and, at night, an outdoor movie screen. Celebrity Infinity is the first s
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 9, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 9, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Corp. Expands in Cozumel | Cruise News – Oct. 8, 2015
Carnival Corp. Expands in Cozumel Cruise News – Oct. 8, 2015 Carnival Corporation – the company that owns 10 different cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard Line, and Princess Cruises – has invested more than $20 million to add a new berth at Puerta Maya, the company’s destin
Pitbull to Serve as Godfather to Norwegian Escape | Cruise News – Oct. 7, 2015
International Musician Pitbull to Serve as Godfather to Norwegian Escape…. dale! Cruise News – Oct. 7, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Armando Christian Perez — aka Pitbull — will serve as godfather to its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, when it’s christened at a pie
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 2, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 2, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Cunard Line has launc
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 2, 2015 Three lines will be showing a new face to passengers in the near future. Queen Mary 2, in May and June 2016, will be updating Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites and restaurants to maximize living space and offer more intimate dining spaces. The “Reimagi
Fathom Announces Cuba Itinerary | Cruise News – Oct. 1, 2015
Fathom Announces Cuba Itinerary Cruise News – Oct. 1, 2015 Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s groundbreaking social impact travel brand, has unveiled its intended Cuba itinerary. Fathom travelers will spend seven days immersing themselves in authentic Cuban culture in three ports of call: Havana, Ci
Five Faves: Best Senior Perks
Porthole’s Five Faves Best Senior Perks If wisdom comes with age, then perhaps no one needs this article less than the older cruisers we celebrate today Today is International Day of Older Persons, so let us be the first to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all elders who have contributed posit
Create Your Own Wine aboard Holland America Line’s New ms Koningsdam | Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015
Create Your Own Wine aboard Holland America Line’s New ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015 Wine lovers will be able to experience the art of winemaking at a new venue, BLEND, aboard Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam when the ship debuts in April 2016. In collaboration with Cha
Celebrity Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer Wellness Shore Excursions | Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer New Wellness Shore Excursions Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015 Celebrity Cruises, in partnership with best-selling author and Dot Complicated founder, Randi Zuckerberg, has expanded its Take Care of YourSelfie wellness program to include ne
Carnival Corporation Expands Cruise Industry’s Largest Wi-Fi Network | Cruise News – Sept. 29, 2015
Carnival Corporation Expands Cruise Industry’s Largest Wi-Fi Network Cruise News – Sept. 29, 2015 Carnival Corporation (parent company to Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises Australia, P&O Cruis
MSC Cruises Raises $4.4 million for UNICEF | Cruise News – Sept. 28, 2015
MSC Cruises Raises $4.4 million for UNICEF Cruise News – Sept. 28, 2015 At a ceremony held at the international Expo Milano 2015 tech showcase, MSC Cruises celebrated the success of its “Get on Board for Children” initiative, which has raised 4 million euros — approximately $4.4 million —
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 25, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 25, 2015 Puerto Vallarta is ready to host the 21st International Gourmet Festival, welcoming more than 30 renowned chefs and more than 400,000 food fans for seven days of a-la-carte dining, gourmet safaris, wine tasting, and chef’s tables from November 16
Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 25, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 25, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Royal Caribbean
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! | Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015 Show your #CruiseSmile to win one of 31 cruise vacations! Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice of the global cruise community, has announced October is National Plan a Cruise Month. Through the c
Carnival Fantasy Plans Year of Mobile-Mexico Cruises | Cruise News – Sept. 23, 2015
Carnival Fantasy Plans Year of Mobile-Mexico Cruises Cruise News – Sept. 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Mobile, Alabama, have announced a year-long schedule of 4- and 5-day Mexico cruises aboard Carnival Fantasy starting in November 2016. Before deploying to Alabama, the 2,056-passe
