Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 7, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week July 31, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Cunard Line’s World Ad
Five Faves: Crewmember Confessions
Porthole’s Five Faves Crewmember Confessions Porthole got some onboard staffers to spill it We at Porthole Cruise Magazine have connections. We know people. People who are on cruise ships not to enjoy the never-ending food buffets, explore the world’s most amazing ports of call, or spend their t
Cruise News – Aug. 4, 2015: Princess Cruises Debuts The Voice of the Ocean
Princess Cruises Debuts The Voice of the Ocean Cruise News – Aug. 4, 2015 TV’s popular singing competition is coming to the high seas as Princess Cruises debuts The Voice of the Ocean. The show will come to life throughout the cruise with auditions, mentor rehearsal sessions, the famous red rota
Cruise News – Aug. 4, 2015 | Carnival Welcomes New Dr. Seuss with Celebrity Readings
Carnival Welcomes Newest Dr. Seuss with Celebrity Readings Cruise News – Aug. 4, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line teamed up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to celebrate the release of the new Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get? Book readings were held with Tampa Bay Ray’s player Evan Longoria aboard Car
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Global Expansion | Cruise News – Aug. 3, 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Global Expansion Cruise News – Aug. 3, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the addition of new and unique itineraries for its Fall/Winter 2016–2017 deployment, allowing guests to explore new destinations with the line. Norwegian will offer Asia sailings abo
Coming Clean – One of the greatest resources on board is a well-equipped laundry.
Monday Mantra A Clothes Call….A Clothes Call…A Clothes Call… Coming Clean One of the greatest resources on board is a well-equipped laundry. When I design a cruise ship, it may not have a water park, a myriad of alternative dining venues, all-suite accommodations, or butler service, but it wil
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 31, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week July 31, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Windstar Cruises has int
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 31, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 31, 2015 Marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey will be debuting his artwork on one of his largest canvases to date, Norwegian Escape. The ship will be the newest and largest in the cruise line’s history. Spanning more than 1,000 feet from bow to stern, the custo
Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop Opens on Quantum of the Seas | Cruise News – July 30, 2015
Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop Debuts on Quantum of the Seas Cruise News – July 30, 2015 Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop, a family-style restaurant aboard Quantum of the Seas and the first DreamWorks A
Five Faves: Superstitions at Sea
Superstitions at Sea Fortunately for your mama’s back, the ocean has no cracks to cruise over or inadvertently step on. That doesn’t mean the sea is without its share of unique beliefs and interesting ways of dealing with them. So you’re in the cruise ship elevator and you noticed there’s no
Pearl Seas Cruises to Sail Cultural Voyages to Cuba in Spring 2016| Cruise News – July 28, 2015
Pearl Seas Cruises to Sail Cultural Voyages to Cuba in Spring 2016 Cruise News – July 28, 2015 Pearl Seas Cruises has announced that it plans to offer a series of 7- to 10-night cultural voyages to Cuba in the spring of 2016. The 210-passenger Pearl Mist, which currently operates cruises in
Kathie Lee Gifford Debuts Her New Wine on Carnival | Cruise News – July 28, 2015
Kathie Lee Gifford Debuts Her New Wine on Carnival Cruise News – July 28, 2015 Kathie Lee Gifford, Today show host, original Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson, and brand partner with her own wine collection, officially launched her wine, GIFFT Pinot Noir Rosé, to be featured fleetwide aboard
Luck, Be a Cruiser Tonight! – Hot streaks happen — whether we want them or not.
Monday Mantra Gambling! Sort of …. Gambling! Sort of … Gambling! Sort of … Luck, Be a Cruiser Tonight! Hot streaks happen — whether we want them or not. “Wait! I’ll go with you! Just let me get rid of this,” I say to Rosemary as she’s headed for the ship’s piano bar. What I’m [&h
Cruise News Briefs – July 24, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs July 24, 2015 New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski is partnering with Sixthman, an industry leader in festivals at sea, to offer Gronk’s Party Ship, a 3-day Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. Sailing February 19-22, 2016, from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay, cruisers ca
Cruise Deal of the Week: July 24, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week July 24, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] Princess Cruises’ Sip &
Cruise News July 24, 2015: Carnival Corporation Expands Fleet
Carnival Corporation Expands Fleet to Six Ships in China Carnival Corporation has announced that it will be adding two ships to its current China fleet in 2016, which will bring its number of ships based in China to six, increasing total capacity by 58 percent. The three year-round ships and three s
Cruise News July 24, 2015: MSC Loyalty Program
MSC Cruises Launches New Guest Loyalty Program MSC Cruises announced this week the launch of a brand-new loyalty program, MSC Voyagers Club, which provides increased benefits to members. Replacing MSC Club, the new loyalty program is designed to reward repeat guests and reinforce the company’s goa
Cruise News July 23, 2015 /Princess Curtis Stone
[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Princess Cruises Announces Exclusive Celebrity Chef Partnership with Curtis Stone Princess Cruises has announced a new exclusive partnership with restaur
Five Faves: What’s YOUR next destination?
[fullwidth_text alt_background=”none” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Porthole‘s Five Faves What’s YOUR next destination? We’ve got five ports that are perfect for five kinds of cruisers. Which one are you? You love to cruise – but wh
Cruise News July 22, 2015: Crystal Expansion
Crystal Cruises’ Major Expansion in Ocean, River, Yacht, and Air Travel Scroll through these artist renderings of Crystal Esprit and Crystal Luxury Air’s 787 Dreamliner. Aboard Crystal Cruises’ annual President’s Cruise on Crystal Serenity and Chairman’s Cruise on Crystal Symphony respect