Norwegian Starts Construction on Newest Ship, Norwegian Encore
Cruise News – Jan. 31, 2018 Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship — and the 17th ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Named Norwegian Encore, the new ship will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning fall 2019. Norwegian Cruise Line Ho
Cunard Partners with The New Yorker to Present “Cartoonists at Sea”
Cruise News – Jan. 31, 2018 Cunard Line and The New Yorker magazine have partnered to offer the opportunity to explore the world of cartoons while sailing aboard the line’s flagship ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. During select 2018 Transatlantic Crossings from June to November, the magazin
Holland America Line Expands Denali Experience in Alaska
Cruise News – Jan. 30, 2018 Holland America Line is expanding its Alaska Land+Sea Journeys with the addition of new guest accommodations at its Denali operation. The 99-room addition will feature the first-ever junior suites at the resort and is expected to be open for the 2019 summer Alaska c
News Briefs – P&O Cruises builds largest British ship, SuperStar Gemini becomes floating hotel….
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 26, 2018 P&O Cruises has contracted for a new “green-cruising” ship which, on completion, will be the largest cruise ship built for the British market. The 5,200-passenger vessel will be built at Meyer Werft and delivered in 2022 as a sister ship to a
Cruise Deal of the Week
Jan. 26, 2018 Luxury line Silversea is offering free roundtrip air – or an upgrade to business class from $599 – on their “Timeless Treasures” Mediterranean cruises. Contact Silversea or your travel agent for more.
Set Sail on the First Cartoon Network Cruise Ship
Cruise News – Jan. 25, 2018 Some of the world’s most famous cartoon characters will set sail on their very own cruise ship, Cartoon Network Wave. This fully branded ship is the result of a partnership between Oceanic Group, Asia-Pacific’s leading cruise management company and Turner,
Disney Adds Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea for 2019
Cruise News – Jan. 24, 2018 Disney Cruise Line is bringing back two popular special itineraries — Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea — in 2019. Star Wars Day at Sea From January to early March 2019, special 7-night Disney Fantasy sailings will cruise to the Caribbean — and a
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 19, 2018
Holland America Line has added Seattle-based master chef Ethan Stowell to its award-winning Culinary Council, working with five other world-renowned chefs to enhance menus and bring a deeper understanding of regional cuisines to your plate. Stowell, a specialist in flavors of Alaska and the Pacific
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 19. 2018
Expedition-cruise firm AdventureSmith Explorations is offering a two-for-one deal on bookings in the Amazon Basin aboard the eight-passenger Delfin I, 28-passenger Delfin II, and 43-passenger Delfin III. Book by January 31, 2018 for cruises running now through April. Contact AdventureSmith Explorati
Cutting Steel Commences for Crystal Endeavor – Shipbuilders Begin New Luxury Expedition Yacht
Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2018 The newest member of Crystal Cruises’ fleet is officially on its way after the shipwrights at MV Werften in Stralsund began cutting the first piece of steel this week. Crystal Endeavor, the luxury line’s first polar-class expedition yacht, is set to debut in 2020 wi
Royal Caribbean Helps You Discover Your Adventure Personality
Cruise News – Jan. 17, 2018 Royal Caribbean International is teaming up with CPP–The Myers-Briggs Company, an international authority on personality research, to create a way for travelers to navigate the possibilities for their next adventure from start to finish. Adventure seekers can visit
Fathom and Princess Cruises help travelers help the Caribbean
Cruise News – Jan. 18, 2018 Social-impact travel brand Fathom has teamed up with Princess Cruises to lend a helping hand to communities rebuilding after the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean. The first Cruise for the Caribbean sailing, on January 20, has already sold out, so the partnership h
Princess Invites Alaska Guests to Play in their Treehouse
Cruise News – Jan. 15, 2018 Princess Cruises has announced something new for visitors to Alaska – a summer program at the line’s custom-designed wilderness treehouse at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. From this lofty perch above the Alaskan forest, it’s possible to view Denali, t
Shaq — NBA MVP. Rapper. TV and film star. And now, Carnival CFO!
Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2018 In what might go down as the most unique new-hire announcement in cruise industry history, Shaquille O’Neal has been appointed CFO, or Chief Fun Officer, for Carnival Cruise Line. With a unique resume that has taken him from Kazaam to Carnival with a Hall of Fame
Porthole Cruise News Briefs -Jan. 12, 2018
Ultra-luxury line Silversea has partnered with ORCA, a leading marine conservation charity, bringing conservationists on board to collect critical sightings data of whales, dolphins and porpoises while sharing insights about marine life. “This partnership will allow us to reach parts of the world
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 12, 2018
UnCruise Adventures is offering discounts of $225 per person or $450 per couple – and $100 in shipboard credit – on 7-night Alaska cruises on SS Legacy or Safari Endeavour. Book by February 28. Contact UnCruise Adventures or your travel agent for more.
Food Meets Art: Holland America’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin Releases Photo Book
Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2018 Already the author of several cookbooks, Holland America Line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has released Food Faces, a visual tour de force of edible creations that simultaneously display human expressions across the imaginative spectrum. This collection of more than
Four New Craft Beers to Debut on Carnival Horizon
Cruise News – Jan. 11, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced the names of the four craft beers that will be brewed aboard the new Carnival Horizon, which is set to debut in April. The new brews were developed by Carnival’s expert brewmaster Colin Presby and will be offered at Guy’s Pi
Seabourn Sojourn Adds Signature Restaurant and Mindful Living Program
Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2018 Luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced major enhancements aboard Seabourn Sojourn, including the addition of the line’s new signature restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller, and the new mindful living program created by Dr. Andrew Weil. The programs were
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 5, 2018
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 5, 2018 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering up to $500 in free onboard spending on select 5-day or longer sailings – a “Super Splash Sale” that can be combined with the “Free at Sea”promotion providing up to $3,100 in added value. Book by January 15 for t
