Majesty of the Seas to Stay with Royal Caribbean, sail from Port Canaveral in 2016 | Cruise News – July 6, 2015
Majesty of the Seas to Stay with Royal Caribbean, sail from Port Canaveral in 2016 Cruise News – July 6, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has reversed course and announced today that Majesty of the Seas will not leave its fleet, as previously announced in November 2014, when Royal Caribbean
Epicurious: Lido Deck Dining
On Deck Delights When cravings call, head for the Lido Deck for these al fresco favorites. By Janice Wald Henderson Fancy restaurants can float my boat, but when I munch a grilled hot dog on a toasted bun poolside? Hello, heaven. Lido Deck eats are my unabashed favorites, especially on lazy summer d
Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages | Cruise News – June 11, 2015
Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages Cruise News – June 11, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of new customizable Specialty Dining Packages that allow you to sample an array of dining experiences at the line’s signature specialty restaurants a
Five Faves: 5 Tips for Alaskan Adventure
Porthole‘s Five Faves Adventure Awaits 5 Tips for Cruising Alaska Alaska. The last frontier. Home of magnificent glaciers, an abundance of wildlife, fascinating cultures, and plenty of culinary and shopping opportunities. It’s a land you can only imagine — until you cruise there. I just re
Allure Of The Seas Debuts in Europe | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
Allure Of The Seas debuts in Europe Cruise News – May 22, 2015 Having just emerged from an 18-day drydock revitalization, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is calling on European cities like Barcelona, Marseilles, Pisa, and Rome – with new restaurants, suites, staterooms, and
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Five Faves: Private Label – Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program.
Porthole’s Five Faves Private Label Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program There’s never a shortage of wine on a cruise ship, but imagine getting a Napa Valley or Sonoma experience of both wine tasting and blending right on board. That was our experience on a recent sailing a
Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! (Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber?)
Monday Mantra Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’… Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! Is it the rum? Or just the vacation spirit? Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber? Do I like to drink? I might say I do, but the re
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn May 1, 2015 In a major coup in the foodie realm, Seabourn signed a deal with The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller, arguably America’s top chef, to consult on cuisine for all the line’s ships and create dishes to debut early next fall. Keller wi
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line | Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 The clash of the cruise cocktails has been decided. The winner of the Bacardi Cruise Competition 2015 is Gerome Firmalo, bartender aboard ms Oosterdam and creator of the Passion Blossom 13 – a drink that defeated more than 2,5
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Jan Swartz
The Princess and the Sea Jan Swartz is not your typical soccer mom. Or is she? By Fran Golden Meet Jan Swartz, president of Los Angeles–based Princess Cruises, Harvard MBA, and… soccer mom. At work, she runs a cruise line with 18 ships and more than 25,000 employees around the world. At home, sh
Holland America Line introduces new eats – Cruise News — Feb. 13, 2015
Holland America Line introduces new eats Cruise News — Feb. 13, 2015 When ms Koningsdam joins the Holland America Line fleet in February 2016, the ship will debut a new specialty restaurant, a beefed-up Culinary Arts Center program, and other upgrades geared toward foodie passengers. The new resta
Top cruise cocktail competition heats up – Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015
Top cruise cocktail competition heats up Cruise News – Feb. 6, 2015 With more than 2,500 entries received, it’s a great achievement in itself to be selected as one of just five finalists for the 2015 Bacardi Cruise Competition Bartender of the Year. For the 10th annual competition, for which Por
More Alaska coming aboard Princess – Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015
More Alaska coming aboard Princess Cruise News – Jan. 16, 2015 When the Alaska cruise season gets under way in May, Princess Cruises passengers will find themselves sampling Alaskan delicacies and mingling with locals including members of the daring crew of the popular Discovery channel TV show Th
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
Five Faves: Cruise Ship Re-Creations
Porthole’s Five Faves Cruise Ship Re-Creations Shipyards will probably continue to use steel and teak wood, but not all cruise-ship builders fall back on the standbys. The intricately gorgeous design of a cruise ship has been a muse for decades, inspiring people to explore the globe with iconic tr
Cruise Ship Review: Tauck Inspire
Tauck Inspire, the newest class of ships from Tauck, raises the bar in river cruising. By John and Sandra Nowlan As ocean cruise ships get bigger and bolder, various lines try to outdo each other with innovations such as giant atriums, poolside movie screens, skating rinks, and bumper cars. River cr
Escape into the Holiday Spirit. Cruising the Danube can re-awaken your childlike joy of the season.
Monday Mantra DECK the halls…DECK the halls…DECK the halls… Escape into the Holiday Spirit Cruising the Danube can reawaken your childlike joy of the season. They say Christmas is a magical time filled with family, friends, warmth, and wonder. And it certainly is, if you’re abo
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
