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
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Jan. 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″] Save up
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
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 [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″] Book by
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
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 12, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 [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″] Princes
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Dec. 12, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 French cruise line Ponant acquired some of the business assets of New York City-based Travel Dynamics International, a leading operator of educational programs aboard small cruise ships. A new company will market under the brand P
Parrothead Cruisers Take Note! Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville comes to Norwegian Escape- Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014
Parrothead Cruisers Take Note! The first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea is coming to Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 Get your Fins Up! Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar wil
Cruise Ship Expansion Continues – Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014
Cruise Ship Expansion Continues Several lines announce new ship building Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 Celebrity to build two more ships Celebrity Cruises will see its fleet enhanced with two 2,900-passenger ships in a new class, currently called project EDGE. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. si
Virgin Cruises Officially Formed – Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014
Virgin Cruises Officially Formed Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 After months of rumors, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has money in place (from Bain Capital) and officially announced the formation of Virgin Cruises. The cruise company’s CEO is Tom McAlpin, a former president of Disney
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 5, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 [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″] Ultra luxury li
