AmaWaterways 2023 European Season Gives Guests More Ways to See Europe
AmaWaterways’ 2023 European season is officially underway following a Cruise Managers’ Kickoff Meeting onboard AmaMagna hosted by co-founder and executive vice-president Kristin Karst. Guests can now board the luxury river cruise line’s fleet of “19 award-winning ships,” which includ
Viking Announces World War II Anniversary Voyage
Viking announced a new 12-day river cruise with itineraries in England and France to honor the World War II milestone. Viking’s Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage will run from March through November 2024, starting in London and ending in Paris. “Many of our guests, particularly
American Queen Voyages Kicks Off Elevated Culinary Program
American Queen Voyages is launching a newly improved culinary program on its fleet of Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition vessels. Travelers will explore port views and sites while embarking on a delicious journey of North American cuisine. Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau is leadi
Viking Helgrim‘s Rivers of Gold
The Monthly Mantra The Dazzling Douro … The Dazzling Douro … The Dazzling Douro Pinhao! Gaia! Regua! Favaios! Lamego! No, I’m not cheering on a soccer team. I’ve just returned from a Viking Helgrim “Rivers of Gold” sailing and these unfamiliar towns located along the stunning Douro River
Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaLea
The charms of the cities and villages of the Danube are a joy to discover. Aboard the new AmaWaterways AmaLea, this pleasure is multiplied. This is the 10th ship of their Certo class, and as AmaWaterways has evolved, they’ve incorporated the latest technology, architectural flow, and attention to
Renewal of Vows Cruise Helping Guests Feel the Love
Everyone seems to have advice when it comes to keeping a healthy marriage. Some say never go to bed angry, others say laughter is key. No matter what your secret to happy nuptials, AmaWaterways wants to help passengers keep the spark alive with a new cruise package focused on love. The Renewal of Vo
The Holy Ganges: An India River Cruise Adventure
The Ganges river system in India is more than just a waterway, it’s a purveyor of life. For the millions of people who live near its shores, the river is the embodiment of the Hindu goddess Ganga and her life-bringing properties. Pandaw Cruises, a premier small-ship luxury cruise line, offers g
Cruising North: Welcome to Montreal’s Busy Season
The Mohawk people call it Kaniatarowanenneh, meaning “big waterway”. Those who experience the St. Lawrence River during Montreal’s busy cruising season are hard-pressed to find fault with the description. Montreal’s location on the St. Lawrence makes it a wonderful place to begin or end your
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 28, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jul. 28, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line has begun bookings for 4-day roundtrip cruises from Port Canaveral to Havana. Guests who book one of the Norwegian Sun Cuba cruises by August 31 can get $50 in onboard spending, and those booking now through August 7 can enjoy $
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jun. 23, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jun. 23, 2017 DEAL 1: Quench your thirst with Princess Cruises’ Sip & Sail promotion that offers free all-inclusive beverages, plus an early-booking bonus offer of free specialty dining for mini-suite and suite bookings made before July 5, 2017. Included in the
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 3, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 3, 2017 One Ocean Expeditions is offering three small-ship adventure cruises to the Canadian Arctic and Antarctica with award-winning wildlife filmmakers Karen Bass and Neil Nightingale. The pair will give lectures, hold workshops, and offer advice for filming an
Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 17, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Feb. 17, 2017 DEAL 1: Expedition line Hurtigruten is offering deals on their coastal itineraries, including $250 off per person plus $200 (1,600 NOK) in onboard credit on 12-day voyages, $150 per person savings and $100 onboard credit on southward voyages, and $100 off p
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 17, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 17, 2017 Cunard, the only line to carry pets across the Atlantic, sponsored the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, welcoming four-legged guests at the show and offering the winner, Rumor the German shepherd, a free Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2. Crystal R
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 3, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 3, 2017 The private residential ship The World has broken the record for the furthest south ever sailed. The 43,188 g.r.t. ship, home to 145 residents and guests, sailed to 78°43•997´S in Antarctica’s Bay of Whales on January 28, under the command of Captai
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 27, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 27, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, will debut in April 2018 with a series of European voyages, followed by cruises in the Caribbean. The ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, will include
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 27, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 27, 2017 Happy Year of the Rooster! DEAL 1: Cunard Line is ringing in the Chinese New Year with fares from $888 on trans-Atlantic, Caribbean, and New England & Canada voyages on Queen Mary 2, and voyages departing from Rome, Venice, Athens, Trieste, or Southampt
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 13, 2017
DEAL 1: Asian river operator Pandaw Expeditions is offering discounts from 10 to 25 percent – as well as no single-cabin supplements – on voyages exploring Burma, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Contact Pandaw Expeditions or your travel agent for more. DEAL 2: Save up to $1,200 per person on April
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast Cruise News – Dec. 22, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2017 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, which details a steady pace of cruise travel interest and
U BY UNIWORLD to Debut for Adventure-Seeking, Younger Travelers
U BY UNIWORLD to Debut for Adventure-Seeking, Younger Travelers Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2016 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced its newest addition, U BY UNIWORLD, a new brand that will offer immersive, authentic, and adventurous experiences for the next generation of river cr
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation will sponsor the two-part finale of The New Celebrity Apprentice airing on NBC next February 6 and 13. The sponsorship also features Carnival Corporation launching the Celebrity Apprentice Charity Challenge, supporting the chariti
