Three More New Ships for American Cruise Lines
Three More New Ships for American Cruise Lines Cruise News – Nov. 10, 2016 American Cruise Lines has announced that three new cruise ships for its fleet are now under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. The line says it has always chosen to build new ships and consi
Seabourn Encore Finishes Sea Trials
Seabourn Encore Finishes Sea Trials Cruise News – Nov. 8, 2016 The newest ship in Seabourn’s fleet, Seabourn Encore, has finished three days of sea trials, and is now receiving the final touches before her November 30 delivery. Engineers and officers departed the Fincantieri shipyard on
Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 4, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – Nov. 4, 2016 DEAL 1: In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line is offering active and retired service members a $50 onboard credit per cabin, a free two-category upgrade, and 50 percent reduced deposit in addition to their usual discounted military rates. Guests
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 4, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 4, 2016 Executives from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Meyer Werft gathered in Papenburg, Germany, to celebrate the first steel-cutting for Norwegian Bliss. “As we close in on Norwegian Cruise Line’s 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to celebrate the
Carnival Corporation Expands Social-Impact Excursions to Six More Cruise Lines
Carnival Corporation Expands Social-Impact Excursions to Six More Cruise Lines Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation has announced plans to expand its Fathom brand’s Dominican Republic social impact experiences to its other cruise line brands sailing to its Amber Cove port of c
Chef Emmanuel Renaut to Launch French Bistro Aboard Majestic Princess
Chef Emmanuel Renaut to Launch French Bistro Aboard Majestic Princess Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2016 Princess Cruises announced a partnership with three-Michelin-star Chef Emmanuel Renaut to develop the cruise line’s next specialty restaurant concept. La Mer – A French Bistro
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 28, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 28, 2016 Until November 16, 2016, Princess Cruises is offering a Great Escapes promotion of up to $1,000 off per stateroom ($500 per guest) on select 6-day or longer cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, California Coast, Australia & New Zea
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 28, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 28, 2016 This week, AIDA Cruises’ AIDAluna served as a floating fashion runway in New York City. Supermodel Jessican Minh Anh presented her J Autumn Fashion Show, featuring designs from houses in Peru, Lebanon, Poland and around the globe, on the ship’s s
Norwegian Bliss Hull Art Unveiled
Norwegian Bliss Hull Art Unveiled Cruise News – Oct. 26, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO, Andy Stuart, joined world-renowned marine-life artist and ocean conservationist Wyland at Fort Lauderdale’s Wyland Galleries to unveil the original hull artwork for Norwegian Bliss, which s
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites
American Queen Steamboat Company Reveals American Duchess Suites Cruise News – Oct. 25, 2016 American Queen Steamboat Company has announced it will be the first and only all-suite riverboat with lofts on the Mississippi River when its launches the new American Duchess next year. The first pur
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 21, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 21, 2016 Blount Small Ship Adventures is returning to Belize and Guatemala for the first time since 2014 – so to mark the occasion, they’ve lowered prices to match their 2014 rates for the adventure. Prices start at $3,999 per person for 12-day cruises depart
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 21, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 21, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to expand the cruise terminal in Long Beach, California, nearly tripling its size from 66,000 to 142,000 square feet. The new agreement with landlord Urban Commons and the City of Long Beach gives Carnival 100
Marvel Day at Sea: Marvel’s Mightiest Save the Day on Disney Cruise Line
Marvel’s Mightiest Save the Day on Disney Cruise Line Cruise News – October 21, 2016 Disney Cruise Line is assembling the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe for a day-long celebration on upcoming voyages: Marvel Day at Sea. In addition to screenings of fan-favorite Marvel films a
Virgin Cruises is now Virgin Voyages
Virgin Cruises Sets Sail Under New Name: Virgin Voyages Cruise News – October 18, 2016 At a press conference today in Miami Beach, Virgin Group founder, Sir Richard Branson, revealed a change in name from Virgin Cruises to Virgin Voyages as the new identity for the company’s new cruise line.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016 Adventures by Disney is expanding its river cruise offerings with AwaWaterways in 2017. Among the new Rhine River sailings are a food-and-wine themed sailing with Disney Culinary Director John State and Master Sommelier Brian Koziol that includes
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 14, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 14, 2016 Travel site Expedia has thrown its hat into the ring for Plan-a-Cruise-Month with a deal for up to $250 in onboard credit per cabin for cruises booked by October 31, 2016, departing between November 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017. The redemption form has
Norwegian Bliss to be Custom Built for Alaska Cruising
Norwegian Bliss to be Custom Built for Alaska Cruising Cruise News – October 13, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its next new ship, Norwegian Bliss, will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience. The new ship will
Royal Caribbean’s new Icon-Class Ships Will Use Clean Power at Sea
Royal Caribbean’s new Icon-Class Ships Will Use Clean-Power Technologies at Sea Cruise News – October 12, 2016 The newest class of ships to join Royal Caribbean International’s fleet will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and introduce the use of fuel-cell technology, ushering in a
Top Cruise Execs Join American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” Campaign
Top Cruise Execs Join American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” Campaign Cruise News – October 11, 2016 Holland America Group CEO, Stein Kruse; Holland America Line president, Orlando Ashford; and Seabourn president, Richard D. Meadows, are joining a distinguished group of Seattle c
Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, to Serve as Godmother of Carnival Vista
Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, to Serve as Godmother of Carnival Vista Cruise News – October 5, 2016 Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, has been named godmother of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista. Barber made history earlier this year when she became the first woman servi
