MSC Cruises to Homeport in Havana this December | Cruise News – July 6, 2015
MSC Cruises to Homeport in Havana this December Cruise News – July 6, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that in December 2015, its 2,120-guest MSC Opera will begin to homeport in Havana, Cuba, for the winter 2015-16 season. The ship will sail a series of 16 Caribbean cruises from December th
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 2, 2015 Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has a new addition to its fleet, temporarily named MS Norway Explorer. Built in Portugal in 2009, the 320-guest ship will be reconstructed for polar cruises along Norway’s coast. The new ship replaces Midnatsol,
Cruise Deals of the Week – July 2, 2015
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Zomb-Voyage! 2016 Walker Stalker Cruise Announced
Cruise News – July 2, 2015 Calling all fans of Skybound Entertainment’s The Walking Dead! Really, where’s the best place to be when a zombie apocalypse breaks loose? At sea of course, on a cruise hosted by The Walker Stalkers, along with the stars and creative minds behind your favorite te
Golf and Cruise aboard Europa 2 | Cruise News – July 2, 2015
Golf and Cruise aboard Europa 2 Cruise News – July 2, 2015 If you have a passion for teeing off, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2, offers the best of both worlds: cruising and golf. The ship features opportunities for kids and teens as well as adults to work with PGA professionals to work on th
Five Faves: All-American Ports of Call
Porthole‘s Five Faves America, the Beautiful! Cruising from the good ol’ U. S. of A. If you live in the United States, chances are there’s a cruise port that you can reach by driving or taking a short flight. Each offers plenty to do before or after your cruise, but in honor of the upcomin
Norwegian Cruise Line ends agreement with Nickelodeon | Cruise News – July 1, 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line ends agreement with Nickelodeon Cruise News – July 1, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its agreement with Nickelodeon, which provides Nick-themed entertainment aboard select ships, will conclude at the end of 2015. The experiences, such as character breakfa
New Silversea Ship | Cruise News – July 1, 2015
Silversea Cruises Announces a New Ship to Debut Spring 2017 Cruise News – July 1, 2015 Silversea Cruises has announced their new flagship, Silver Muse, will be delivered in spring 2017, which will expand the line’s fleet to nine ships. The new 40,000-ton, 596-passenger ship is being built by
Celebrity Cruises, MGM Resorts Team Up for Loyalty Perks | Cruise News – June 26, 2015
Celebrity Cruises, MGM Resorts Team Up for Loyalty Perks Cruise News – June 26, 2015 Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club members and MGM Resorts’ M life members can now choose from exclusive premium offers throughout the year including complimentary cruises for qualified M life Platinum
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 26, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs June 26, 2015 Cunard Line has announced that Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Natalie Cole will headline the first Blue Note Jazz at Sea trans-Atlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2, on October 29, 2015. Cole will join a roster of jazz greats including Grammy® Award–winning
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 26, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week June 26, 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: Are you ready for the ri
Cruise Ship Review: Costa Diadema
Discover why Costa Diadema is nicknamed “the Queen of the Mediterranean.” By Clark Norton Costa Cruises’ mammoth new flagship, Costa Diadema, dubbed Regina del Mediterraneo — the Queen of the Mediterranean — launched in late 2014 and now sails weeklong cruises to ports in Italy, France, an
Epicurious: Lido Deck Dining
On Deck Delights When cravings call, head for the Lido Deck for these al fresco favorites. By Janice Wald Henderson Fancy restaurants can float my boat, but when I munch a grilled hot dog on a toasted bun poolside? Hello, heaven. Lido Deck eats are my unabashed favorites, especially on lazy summer d
Cruise Connection: Running Cruises
Cool Runnings A Caribbean cruise is the perfect backdrop to try out a new travel tend: the “runcation.” By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Heat, hills, and humidity. As a runner, that’s my Kryptonite. Even though I live in Miami, where humidity is high and temps are almost always north of 80 degrees, I
Cruising the Mississippi River
A River Runs Through It The mighty Mississippi is one of today’s fastest-growing cruise destinations. By Theresa Norton Masek Is there a travel experience more traditionally American than rolling on the Mississippi River on a steamboat with a red paddlewheel splashing? The Great River is the heart
Like a Local: Halifax
Halifax to the Max Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By John and Sandra Nowlan We’ve lived in Halifax for decades and love its seaside location, friendly residents, and lively street vibes. It’s the capital of the province and the East Coast base for the Royal Canadian Navy. Cru
Just Add Land: African Safaris
On Safari Stay a little longer before or after your cruise from Africa. By Kay Showker Whether your Africa cruise starts from Cape Town on a northbound itinerary or ends there on a southbound one — as most Africa cruises do — high on your list should be a safari add-on. Going on safari doesn’t
A Crystal Honeymoon in Southeast Asia
Ever After A pair of honeymooners celebrates romance in Southeast Asia By Fran Golden and David Molyneaux You may have read about our romantic wedding at sea in the last issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine. Aboard Regal Princess out of Fort Lauderdale, we exchanged vows among family, friends, and hund
Cruise Wisdom: Smoking
Fired Up So what’s the real deal with this smokin’ hot topic? By Cindy O’Neil Q: My husband is a smoker and we are considering our first cruise. Whenever I ask my friends about cruise ship smoking policies, I just get heated opinions instead of answers. Will my husband be able to smoke on
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Michael Bayley
Loyal to Royal Michael Bayley is happily back where he began his career. By Susan J. Young It’s a tale fit for a storybook. In 1981, a 22-year-old starts his cruise industry career as assistant purser on Nordic Prince and three decades later, he’s named president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Inter