Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – American Empress
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just the carpet and paint color, it’s a whole new identity. The Americanization of an Empress Empress of the North Becomes American Empress By Peter Knego When American Queen Steamboat Company purchased the 36
Join the Club: Golf Theme Cruises
Sky of Blue, Sea of Green On a golf theme cruise, passengers don’t just join the club — they swing it. By Clark Norton They’d love to score some birdies and eagles, but they aren’t birders. If they grumble about a slice from hell, they aren’t talking burned pizza. And when they dream of as
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – Carnival Sunshine
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just the carpet and paint color, it’s a whole new identity. It’s a Sunshine Day Carnival Destiny Becomes Carnival Sunshine By Jodi Ornstein Originally built in 1996 as Carnival Destiny, this old-school-Carni
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – Star Pride
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just the carpet and paint color, it’s a whole new identity. A Star is Born Seabourn Pride Becomes Star Pride By Fran Golden Aboard the inaugural cruise of Star Pride, the dramatic strains of the theme song for
Cruise Wisdom Web Extra: Which Caribbean Itinerary is Right for You?
Eastern, Western, or Southern? Choosing the Caribbean itinerary that’s best for you. All three of these itineraries are a must-do for any avid cruiser. It’s selecting which one to try first that’s a matter of personal preference. Do you want to visit ports that offer historical sightseeing opt
Bucket List: St. Petersburg, Russia
Regal Russia Five must-dos in the majestic port city of St. Petersburg By Carol A. Henry St. Petersburg, Russia, a source of several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and considered the “Venice of the North,” should be on every traveler’s bucket list. On a recent trip there, I discovered that besid
Cruise Asia
Cruise Asia From families to adventure-seekers to luxury travelers, there’s something for everyone cruising the Far East. By Heidi Sarna The Far East is a sprawling, spread-out region that stretches from tropical Indonesia at the equator to cooler climes thousands of miles north in China and Japan
Island Time: South Pacific Cruising
Island Time The story of South Pacific cruising By Chris Frame If you’re like many travelers, the South Pacific conjures visions of a tropical paradise: sunny weather, relaxed and vibrant communities, pristine beaches, and turquoise oceans. Like the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the beautiful S
Go Green
Go Green How some cruise ships are literally bringing the land to the sea By Gina Tarnacki When Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class debuted in 2008 with Celebrity Solstice, the new ship’s biggest claim to fame was its Lawn Club. Real grass — on a cruise ship. It was a first-ever at sea and alt
Join the Club: Born to Rum
Join the Club: Born to Rum Get a taste of island life aboard a rum cruise in the Caribbean. By Clark Norton As a young man, Dave Russell’s first encounter with a certain popular alcoholic beverage quickly turned sour. “I got sick on too much cheap rum,” he recalls, which put him off it for [&h
Cruise Wisdom: Nautical Nuptials
Cruise Wisdom: Nautical Nuptials What will my guests think of a cruise ship wedding? By Cindy O’Neil Q: Since my engagement I have been exploring all of the different possibilities for my wedding. What about a cruise ship wedding? — Nancy T, Dayton, OH A: In recent years, cruise ship wedding
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Arnold Donald
Big Job, Huge Personality Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold Donald didn’t let a tough beginning stop him from following his business dreams. By Fran Golden A former Monsanto executive and Carnival Corp. board member, Arnold Donald was tapped to run the world’s largest cruise company la
Like a Local: Seattle
The Spirit of Seattle Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. Amy Roe considers herself a typical Seattleite: She loves coffee, has a soft spot for Seattle bands from the ’90s, and won’t let a little rain get in the way of an outdoor run or bike ride. A newspaper editor who […]
Europa 2: Generation LuXe
Generation LuXe Europa 2 caters to upscale cruisers seeking international flavor. By Lori Rackl The bad news for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is that its luxury vessel, Europa, no longer ranks as the Berlitz cruise guide’s top-rated ship. The good news for the German cruise line: The coveted title was stol
Marine Matters
Lindblad Expedition founder and president, Sven-Olof Lindblad, goes behind the lens to show you the amazing wildlife that you’ll discover aboard the line’s expedition cruises. ISLAND DREAMS: A Galapagos sea lion squeezes its eyes shut on a bed of brilliant red sesuvium. PREHISTORIC: Marin
You Should Be Dancing!
Dancing with the Stars — at Sea! Holland America Line gives its guests their own time to shine. By Jason Leppert With a beaming smile spread widely across her face, newly introduced professional dancer Emma Slater enthusiastically thrusts a “10” paddle into the air followed by fellow pros Dere
Bucket List: Best of Brazil
Bucket List: Best of Brazil Immerse yourself in South America’s colorful culture. By Karin-Marijke Vis Brazil has a pleasant climate, attractive beaches, colonial architecture, an easy-going, music-fueled way of life, flavorsome food, and, let’s not forget, the caipirinha; Brazil’s ubi
Here Come the Grown Ups!
Here Come the Grown Ups! A couple of Porthole writers set out to experience a Carnival cruise — sans kids. By John and Sandra Nowlan We were curious . . . but a little uneasy. After all, it’s been almost two decades since our last cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines. Since those relatively youthfu
Join the Club: Curtains Up!
Join the Club: Curtains Up! All the sea’s a stage aboard a Playbill cruise. By Clark Norton Dr. Arthur “Bud” McDowell, a self-described lifelong theater buff, was listening to the Broadway music channel on satellite radio when he heard an announcement for an upcoming cruise called Broadway on
