Museum Quality: Consider a dose of culture before boarding your ship in these three ports.
Consider a dose of culture before boarding your ship in these ports. Sometimes we get to the port very early — way too soon to board the ship. Maybe we’re just eager to get going, or maybe we were ticketed to arrive so far ahead of time that we now need a diversion before boarding […]
Top 3 Cocktail Bars for your Miami Cruise Layover
Have a day to kill prior to your Miami cruise? Do you want to get a taste of the true Miami local bar scene? Check out these trendy spots on your Miami cruise layover. The Broken Shaker – Mixology, mixology, mixology. The bartenders at The Broken Shaker are oozing with passion. They are true a
Viking’s Norway: a Photographic Journey
Come along on a photographic journey with Viking Cruises through this country’s amazing landscape, which is enhanced by cultural tie-ins on board. By J.D. Andrews Sailing on Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Sky through Norway is a majestic experience unto itself. Add in Viking-inspired art, arti
Island Finds: Spice artist Jessie-Ann Jessamy
Grenada artist Jessie-Ann Jessamy creates spice-inspired crafts. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon If you’ve ever been to Grenada, the eastern Caribbean country also known as the Isle of Spice, you know that there’s one aromatic ingredient that’s particularly prevalent. Here, nutmeg — the round arom
Carnival Cruise Line Brings Top Brands to Onboard Shops
Carnival Brings Top Brands to Onboard Shops Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2017 As part of an ongoing effort to provide a wide variety of choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Line is totally transforming its shipboard shopping experience with renovated spaces and popular items from some of the world’s
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 17, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 17, 2017 American Cruise Lines has announced the name for the first ship in its Modern Riverboat Series: American Song. The unique ship will be wider, faster, quieter, and more environmentally friendly than any other ship in the industry. American Song is slated
Just Add Land: Australia & New Zealand
A plethora of experiences are waiting for you before and after your cruise from Australia or New Zealand By Natalie Kessell The idyllic lands down under are more accessible than ever with a bevy of cruise ships sailing south for the summer each year. The neighboring island nations of Australia and N
Cruise Ship Review: MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia shows off its Mediterranean style By Dana McMahan Though it’s one of the leading cruise lines in Europe (not to mention South America and South Africa), MSC Cruises isn’t yet a household name in North America. But the Swiss-based, privately owned cruise line has been aimin
Like a Local: Los Cabos
Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way By Chris Sands Los Cabos has a way of casting a spell that is not easily broken. Take it from a gringo who came here on vacation and never left. The charms are obvious. Where else do mountains, desert, and two major bodies of water […]
5 Faves: Hanoi Highlights
Hanoi Highlights: 5 Faves of Vietnam’s Capital City For cruisers looking for that next exotic itinerary, today’s major cruise lines and river cruise operators are embracing the intrigue of Vietnam, exposing alluring destinations and the country’s colorful legacy. While most river cruises featu
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 20, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 20, 2017 Foodies are flocking to Princess Cruises for the line’s third annual Culinary Cruise Series, featuring Miami-based chefs Brad Kilgore (of Alter and BRAVA) and Scott Lindquist (of Coyo Taco). On a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise, each chef will lead
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 29, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 29, 2017 Luxury line Silversea Cruises has announced plans to change three of its all-suite ships this December. Silver Wind and Silver Whisper will emerge from a December refurbishment with new décor in public areas inspired by the cutting-edge flagship Silver
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 15, 2017 Light artist Michael Batz launched Cruise Week in Hamburg with an installation called “Blue Port Hamburg.” A number of buildings including the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg concert hall were converted into a glowing azure stage for the cruise industry, a
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sep. 1, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sep. 1, 2017 Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week set sail yesterday with designer Julien Macdonald on board, as well as Colin McDowell, Gail Sackloff, and recent graduates from the Parsons School of Design, who will be showing off their designs during a catwalk
Unforgettable Journeys – A Star-Studded African Safari
The following is a safari excerpt from Porthole Cruise Magazine: My life is a cruise-related juggernaut. I’ve lived, slept, and breathed cruises for more than 35 years. Every day of my life is consumed with recurring cruise narrative and I love it. A major portion of my travel history is
Like a Local: Baltimore
Baltimore Travel Guide Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way By Joe Sugarman There’s a reason why Baltimore’s nickname is Charm City. Oh, sure, you may know about our famed Inner Harbor, with its glittering hotels and renowned aquarium, but to discover the soul of the city, you have
Just Add Land: Caribbean Pre-/Post-Cruise
A Feast of Caribbean Cultures: Stretch your stay and double your discoveries By Janet Groene When it comes to the delicious bouillabaisse that is Caribbean culture, three islands stand out. Stay in Barbados to go British, San Juan for Old Spain, or Sint Maarten/St. Martin for a touch of Dutch with d
Fathom – The Difference a Year Makes
A look at Fathom’s impact ashore in the Dominican Republic By Craig Zabransky Her smile never faded even as she started to wipe a tear from her face. The Fathom cruise passenger relived the very moment that touched her heart during a prior cruise. She shared each and every descriptive detail of he
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 18, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 18, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line is adding five more 5- to 8-day cruises to Havana in 2018. All the Carnival Paradise cruises include overnight stays in the Cuban capital, with the 8-day, August 18, 2018, cruise featuring two full days. Cunard Line will be celebrati
Dish It Up: Michael Schwartz, Royal Caribbean
Michael Schwartz Dishes It Up for Royal Caribbean By Janice Wald Henderson On Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis-class ships, foodies flock to 150 Central Park, the much-admired restaurant created in partnership with Miami-based celebrity chef Michael Schwartz. On the line’s Quantum-class shi
