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
Like a Local: When in Rome
Ditch the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Germaine Stafford I first came to Rome on a whim. Twenty years ago I’d decided to leave my home in Scotland and go work in Spain, but at the last minute I shocked myself by taking a flight to Rome instead. I’ve lived here […]
CEO Spotlight: Sven-Olof Lindblad
Ultimate Expedition How Sven-Olof Lindblad turned an innate passion into a modern exploration. By Dave G. Houser Sven-Olof Lindblad, founder and president of Lindblad Expeditions, was born to explore. Born in Switzerland in 1951, he was the only son of renowned adventure-travel pioneer Lars-Eric Lin
A Cruise to Norway Means Magical Memories
A cruise to Norway means magical memories. By Susan Zimmerman Ahoy, voyagers headed to Norway! Take heart; adventure awaits at every port. With its coastline of more than 64,000 miles, which includes some 240,000 islands, getting one’s bearing prior to making port is a good idea. Even after numero
Cruise Wisdom: Bottom Lines
Cruise Wisdom: Bottom Lines How to Better Budget Your Shipboard Costs By Cindy O’Neil Q: My wife and I are planning our next cruise. Can you give us tips on how to better manage onboard spending so we don’t suffer from sticker shock when we receive our final bill? George G., Denver, CO A: Ah, [&
Like a Local: Alaska
Like a Local: Alaska Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Loren Holmes Alaska has a name for recent transplants to the 49th state: cheechakos. It’s only after you’ve spent a winter here that you become a local, or a sourdough. Luckily for me, I was born in Anchorage more [&he
