New Regent ship to feature $10,000-per-night suite – Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015
New Regent ship to feature $10,000-per-night suite Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015 For cruisers who demand the very best, Regent Seven Seas Cruises says the opulent, 3,875-square-foot suite on the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer will be the most luxurious cruise ship suite ever. The price tag matche
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 16, 2015
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 16, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 16, 2015 Kathie Lee Gifford is once again affiliated with Carnival Cruise Line, but this time not as a spokesperson, but as a purveyor. Her California-estate-grown GIFFT wine is now available fleetwide on Carnival ships. Gifford surprised guests aboard Car
New Fitness, Spa, and Venue Reveals for Norwegian Escape
New Fitness, Spa, and Venue reveals about Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Some new announcements have come in regarding Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming Norwegian Escape (to sail from Miami in November). The ship will feature Spice H2O and Vibe Beach Club, two adult-only outdoor favo
RedFrog Sails West – Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015
RedFrog Sails West Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 “Fun Ship 2.0” enhancements are coming to Carnival Miracle. The ship will undergo an extensive refurbishment that includes the addition of the popular, Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, serving Carnival’s ThirstyFrog Red beer, snacks, and live
Orion Moves to Europe – Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015
Orion Moves to Europe Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Soft-adventure line Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is basing its 102-passenger National Geographic Orion in Europe for 22 weeks in 2016. The ship will saiil unusual, one-week itineraries exploring Portugal, Spain, France, England, Ireland,
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 9, 2015
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 9, 2015
Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 9, 2015 When Uniworld’s S.S. Maria Theresa debuts in late March, the river ship will have a royal sendoff. The ship’s godmother will be Princess Anita von Hohenberg, a direct descendent of Maria Theresa of the power
Holland America Crowns Second Dancing Champion – Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015
Holland America Crowns Second Dancing Champion Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 Cruise passenger/”hobbyist” ballroom dancer Brenton Mitchell of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been crowned Holland America Line’s second “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” champion. Mitchell earne
Princess Makes a Splash at Rose Bowl – Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015
Princess Makes a Splash at Rose Bowl Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 If you weren’t one of the 80 million or so people watching the Rose Parade on TV, you may have missed an industry first — a cruise-line logo made of blueberries — plus, the original cast of The Love Boat TV series [&hell
Port of Palm Beach Ship to Sail to the Bahamas – Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015
Port of Palm Beach Ship to Sail to the Bahamas Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 The Port of Palm Beach is getting a new ship for Bahamas cruises. Arriving this year will be Grand Celebration, a 1,500-passenger ship that once operated as Carnival Cruise Lines’ Celebration. Built in 1986, the sh
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 2, 2015
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced plans to use new pollution-reducing scrubbers to “meet or exceed” upcoming new international environmental standards. Thirteen Royal Caribbean International and six Celebrity Cruise
Huge Water Park, Ninja Turtles Coming to Norwegian Escape – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Huge Waterpark, Ninja Turtles coming to Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 In an announcement that may cause an adrenaline rush for active adults and kids alike, Norwegian Cruise Line said its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, will have the largest ropes course at sea, the largest aqua park
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Fans of microbrews will find a lot to like on Crystal Cruises’ latest craft beer-themed cruise aboard Crystal Serenity. The 14-day cruise, embarking New Orleans on November 22, 2016, will feature special presentations from brewing expert
Amber Cove Welcomes Carnival Next Fall – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Amber Cove Welcomes Carnival Next Fall Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Cruisers will be able to visit the new destination of Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic beginning next October. The first ship to call at the North Coast port will be Carnival Victory, which arrives on October 6, Carnival offici
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 19, 2014
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 19, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Now that there are plans to restore diplomatic relations, will Cuba be the next hot cruise destination? UBS Investment analyst Robin Farley, in a note to investors, says Cuba could represent “significant opportunity” for cr
MSC Cruises details 2015 MSC Divina theme cruises – Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014
MSC Cruises details 2015 MSC Divina theme cruises Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 MSC Divina will once again host baseball fans on a series of signature “Baseball Greats” cruises from Miami this winter. (In fact, the popular sailings won the line “Best Theme Cruises” designation
New cruises, new ports – Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014
New cruises, new ports Several cruise lines announce upcoming itinerary offerings Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 Celebrity to call Abu Dhabi home As part of its 2016–17 Asia program, Celebrity Cruises will homeport Celebrity Constellation in Abu Dhabi from late November 2016 into January 2017. The