This Year’s New Ships
Hats off to this 2016’s newest cruise ships. By Fran Golden This year is an active one for ship debuts. In fact, the class of 2016 includes two ships expected to be more luxurious than anything before seen on the high seas, as well as the debut of the newest world’s largest ship. So fast
Cruise Connection: New Kids on the Block
Blockheads unite on the 7th Annual NKOTB cruise. By Jodi Ornstein We stood on the crowded Lido Deck, the hot Miami sun overhead, squinting as we looked around for the first sign of a New Kid. Any New Kid. All the New Kids. New Kids on the Block (now NKOTB) debuted as a boy band […]
Vitamin Sea: Fitness Classes
Beyond the Basics Today’s cruise ship gyms offer fun, new fitness choices. By Theresa Norton Masek Experienced cruisers know that you won’t necessarily pack on the pounds during your weeklong voyage thanks to today’s dizzying array of exercise equipment and fitness classes offered on board. Cr
Norwegian Cruise Line Encourages Cruisers to “Feel Free” | Cruise News – Jan. 4, 2016
Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off Brand Campaign Encouraging Cruisers to “Feel Free” Cruise News – Jan. 4, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of a refreshed and updated brand campaign centered around the new tagline “Feel Free.” Email messages to past guests and travel p
Cruising Considerately in 2016 – Resolutions for a year of bon voyages!
Monday Mantra Promises … Promises … Promises … Cruising Considerately in 2016 Resolutions for a year of bon voyages! Happy New Year! A new year means a new set of cruise resolutions! Let’s see if I can keep these any better than I kept last year’s: I will understand that my cabin steward i
Carnival Corporation to Build Four Ships for Three Lines | Cruise News – Dec. 30, 2015
Carnival Corporation to Build Another Four Cruise Ships for Three Lines Cruise News – Dec. 30, 2015 Carnival Corporation has announced that it has signed a memo of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build four new cruise ships: two for Costa Asia for deployment in China,
Five Faves: News You Can Use
Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new ships, new itineraries, and new announcements prove that cruise companies do not rest on their laurels when it comes t
The Judi’s Choice Awards 2015
Monday Mantra The Judi’s Choice Awards! … The Judi’s Choice Awards! … The Judi’s Choice Awards! And the Winners Are! It’s easy to overlook some of the things that make cruising wonderful. The Judi’s Choice Awards recognize the best of the rest. It’s that time of the year agai
Rick Sasso – Day in the Life
The January/February 2016 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine features an article on “Day in the Life” of Rick Sasso, president, MSC Cruises USA. So PortholeTV decided to get a behind-the-scenes look at this cruise exec in action.
Five Faves Solo Schedules
Five tips for traveling alone during the holidays How often do you travel alone? While it may seem daunting, I highly recommend you take a solo trip, and I dare you to take it during the holidays. You will surely travel alone at some point in your life, and from my experience I have found […]
Crystal Esprit Debuts | Cruise News – Dec. 22, 2015
Crystal Esprit Debuts, Marking the Start of Crystal’s Unprecedented Expansion On July 20, 2015, Crystal Cruises celebrated its 25th anniversary, and Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO of the cruise line, says she could not be more excited about what the next 25 years hold. But “cruise line” wil
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami | Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami for Short Caribbean Cruises Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015 The newly enhanced Empress of the Seas is returning to the Royal Caribbean International fleet in March 2016 to offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas;
Nautical and Nice – These are some gifts to win a cruiser’s heart.
Monday Mantra Gift Guide … Gift Guide … Gift Guide … Nautical and Nice These are some gifts to win a cruiser’s heart. To judge by the emails that pop into my inbox and the brochures that are delivered by my postman, a cruise is an enormously popular gift choice. If that’s the case,
Norwegian Escape’s Inaugural Voyages Break Social Media Record | Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015
Norwegian Escape’s Inaugural Voyages Break Social Media Record Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, experienced a record-breaking social media milestone during its inaugural celebrations from October 22–November 11, 2015. During
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 18, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 18, 2015 Pandaw River Expeditions is expanding their reach from the rivers of Southeast Asia to the ocean with the acquisition of a new motor yacht, MY Andaman Explorer. The rugged ship, originally built as an ice-class Norwegian coast guard ship, is now outfitte
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 18, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 18, 2015 DEAL: Oceania Cruises is offering new savings with a revamped OLife Choice promotion, giving guests complimentary amenities such as free unlimited Internet access and a choice of a beverage package, free shore excursions, or a shipboard credit. The number of
Coming Soon: A New Caribbean Island! | Cruise News – Dec. 17, 2015
Coming Soon: A New Private Island! MSC Cruises becomes latest cruise line to create an exclusive island experience for cruise guests. Cruise News – Dec. 17, 2015 MSC Cruises has unveiled ambitious plans to create a private island experience in the Bahamas for its guests. The project was offi
Five Faves: Sailaway Stocking Stuffers
Porthole‘s Five Faves Five Faves: Sailaway Stocking Stuffers If you’re seeking great gifts for your favorite cruise traveler, we’ve got a handful of fun ideas. Is there one last empty spot on your holiday gift list? Luckily, there’s still time to get those last-minute stocking stuffers f
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC Seaside | Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2015
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC Seaside, Reveals Unique Ship Design Features Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Seaside, the first ship of the cruise line’s “Seaside” generation of ships, is now open for booking. Known as “the ship that follows the sun
A Magic Shop – One destination makes Gustavia a tropical paradise.
Monday Mantra St. Barts on a Budget … St. Barts on a Budget … St. Barts on a Budget … A Magic Shop There’s one destination that truly makes Gustavia a tropical paradise. Just when I think I’m doing pretty well financially, I’ll cruise to St. Barts and realize what a pauper I am. Sometime
