Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 11, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Sept. 11, 2015 Princess Cruises has teamed up with Amazon’s Kindle Love Stories to bring you a series of stories each inspired by the authors’ own experience sailing to the Caribbean with Princess. Aboard the 5-day November 3, 2015, cruise on Regal Princess, the new p
Norwegian Escape to Feature LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera Boutiques | Cruise News – Sept. 10, 2015
Norwegian Escape to Feature LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera Boutiques Cruise News – Sept. 10, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced two new shopping opportunites aboard Norwegian Escape — boutiques by LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera. The shops will be the first at sea for each brand, as well
Crystal Cruises Unveils Culinary Concept for Crystal Esprit |Cruise News – Sept. 8, 2015
Crystal Cruises Unveils Culinary Concept for Crystal Esprit Cruise News – Sept. 8, 2015 Crystal Yacht Cruises, the luxury yachting experience that is part of Crystal Cruises’ major expansion plans, has unveiled the culinary offerings aboard its upcoming 62-guest Crystal Esprit. The concept w
Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 4, 2015
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What to Expect at the Brand-New Amber Cove Cruise Port |Cruise News – Sept. 4, 2015
What to Expect at the Brand-New Amber Cove Cruise Port Cruise News – Sept. 4, 2015 It’s been five years and $85 million in the making, but Amber Cove is just about ready for its close up. The new port, located on the Bay of Maimon near Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic’s North Coast,
A First Look at Fathom’s Impact Travel | Cruise News – Sept. 3, 2015
A First Look at Fathom’s Impact Travel Cruise News – Sept. 3, 2015 “Who wouldn’t want to sell love?” said Jason Maltais, the East Coast senior sales leader for Fathom, the brand-new cruise brand set to offer travelers the opportunity to impact the communities they visit in the Dominica
MSC Cruises Partners with China Travel Group | Cruise News – Sept. 2, 2015
MSC Cruises Partners with China Travel Group Cruise News – Sept. 2, 2015 On the heels of MSC Cruises’ recent announcement of their first sailing to China, the line has declared that Shanghai will serve as homeport for MSC Lirica, and the company has forged a strategic partnership with Ca
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 28, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 28, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently revealed mockups of the new suites aboard Seven Seas Explorer (summer 2016). With an intricate design inspired by sapphire jewelry, 55 Penthouse Suites feature brilliant blue accents; handcrafted, custom-made furnishings;
Costa Cruises Makes Junior Cruisers “Captains for a Day” | Cruise News – Aug. 27, 2015
Costa Cruises Makes Junior Cruisers “Captains for a Day” Cruise News – Aug. 27, 2015 Costa Cruises has created a new “Captain for a Day” experience that gives its youngest guests the chance to see what life is like at the helm. The daylong adventure, which is offered aboard Costa Diad
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 21, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 21, 2015 MSC Cruises has revealed plans to make its first sailing to China. The newly renovated, 65,000 grt MSC Lirica will call on Shanghai, China’s largest megalopolis, on May 1, 2016. The visit will wind up a 60-day round-the-world Grand Voyage departing on Ma
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 21, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Aug. 21, 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: MSC Cruises is running a
Princess Cruises Introduces Curtis Stone Specialty Restaurant: SHARE | Cruise News – Aug. 20, 2015
Princess Cruises Introduces Specialty Restaurant: SHARE by Curtis Stone Cruise News – Aug. 20, 2015 Following last month’s announcement about a new exclusive partnership with celebrity chef Curtis Stone, Princess Cruises has unveiled SHARE, the chef’s first restaurant at sea. Stone’s
Harmony of the Seas to Debut Aquatic Adventure Park | Cruise News – Aug. 18, 2015
Harmony of the Seas to Debut Aquatic Adventure Park Cruise News – Aug. 18, 2015 When Royal Caribbean International introduces Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship will be the first to feature Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park for kids. This vibrant water playground for
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 14, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Aug. 14, 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: Luxury small-ship line P
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 14, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is upping its online game, increasing Internet access on board by widening access to its social media package fleetwide. They’re also spreading Carnival Breeze’s popular onboard app to five additional ships by the end of the year, th
Princess Cruises’ Relaxation Report Finds a Rise in Stress Levels | Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015
Princess Cruises’ Relaxation Report Finds a Rise in Stress Levels Cruise News – Aug. 12, 2015 Americans are hard workers, but when it comes to taking a break, Princess Cruises says they may need some advice. According to recently released results of the line’s sixth annual Relaxation Repor
Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Suite Class | Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015
Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Suite Class Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has announced a new Royal Suite Class, which will allow guests to experience a range of innovative accommodations and a variety of luxury benefits and amenities based on three tiered service
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 | Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015 Following last month’s major expansion announcement, which included the brand-new Crystal River Cruises, the line unveiled more details about its two river yacht vessels, which will be launched in Europe starting in late
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 7, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 7, 2015 American Cruise Lines announced that Queen of the Mississippi is going to be joining Queen of the West in the Pacific Northwest on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The line’s brand new riverboat America – which just floated out of the shipyard Friday mornin