More to Explore with Windstar
More to Explore When it comes to small ship cruising, Windstar Cruises’ fleet offers the best of both worlds. By Fran Golden During a sunny, pier-side ceremony in Nice this May, Windstar Cruises christened the 212-passenger Star Breeze, one of three sister motor yachts that the upscale small ship
Cruise Ship Review: P&O Britannia
Cool Britannia! P&O Cruises Britannia is the best of modern Britain. By Sharon Kenny As my taxi approached the Southampton dock I saw the billboard, “Britannia Waives the Rules,” a clever play on the chorus of a rousing English patriotic song, “Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules the Waves.”
Cruise Connection: The Mellow Yellow Cruise
Flower Power Peace out with Mellow Yellow’s psychedelic onboard shows. By Josie Gulliksen Even though I was a first-timer on a theme cruise, I had a pretty good idea what to expect from a band called Mellow Yellow. I figured there’d be plenty of fans of the trippy 1960s music they play, and so m
Like a Local: Newport
City by the Sea Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Annie Sherman As an 11th-generation Newporter, I’ve lived in the area nearly my entire life — and am still amazed by it. Nestled on Narragansett Bay in southern Rhode Island, this City by the Sea is known for its yachting, [&h
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Frank Del Rio
Business Senses Frank Del Rio’s entrepreneurial spirit, passion, and devotion have kept him at the top of the industry By Fran Golden Frank Del Rio is a guy who knows what he wants. Take art, for instance. Del Rio, chairman of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), which is parent company of Norwe
Princess Cruises Introduces Curtis Stone Specialty Restaurant: SHARE | Cruise News – Aug. 20, 2015
Princess Cruises Introduces Specialty Restaurant: SHARE by Curtis Stone Cruise News – Aug. 20, 2015 Following last month’s announcement about a new exclusive partnership with celebrity chef Curtis Stone, Princess Cruises has unveiled SHARE, the chef’s first restaurant at sea. Stone’s
Five Faves: How to Preserve and Share Your Cruise Memories
Porthole’s Five Faves Moments in Time Five Fave Ways to Preserve and Share Your Cruise Memories If you agree with the saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” then you know that documenting and preserving those captured moments are important. Looking at pictures brings back that wave
Harmony of the Seas to Debut Aquatic Adventure Park | Cruise News – Aug. 18, 2015
Harmony of the Seas to Debut Aquatic Adventure Park Cruise News – Aug. 18, 2015 When Royal Caribbean International introduces Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship will be the first to feature Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park for kids. This vibrant water playground for
A Virgin Wish List – Mr. Branson … Richard … we’re ready to be shaken up.
Porthole’s Monday Mantra Virgin thoughts…Virgin thoughts…Virgin thoughts… A Virgin Wish List Mr. Branson … Richard … we’re ready to be shaken up. It’s an amazing time for us cruise nuts! In the coming years, we’ll see exciting new ships from Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Li
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 14, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is upping its online game, increasing Internet access on board by widening access to its social media package fleetwide. They’re also spreading Carnival Breeze’s popular onboard app to five additional ships by the end of the year, th
Cruise Deal of the Week – Aug. 14, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Aug. 14, 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: Luxury small-ship line P
Five Faves: Discovering five joys of river cruising aboard S.S. Catherine
Porthole‘s Five Faves Good Things Come in Small Packages Discovering five joys of river cruising aboard S.S. Catherine Despite the good fortune of having experienced 500-plus ocean cruises spanning 15 years as a cruise director, I was eager to embrace the relatively new trend of river cruising
August Sailaway
Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Monday, August 17th, 2015, at 5pm ET) and one lucky winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a Porthole prize pack! CORRECT ANSWER: SAN DIEGO!
Princess Cruises’ Relaxation Report Finds a Rise in Stress Levels | Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015
Princess Cruises’ Relaxation Report Finds a Rise in Stress Levels Cruise News – Aug. 12, 2015 Americans are hard workers, but when it comes to taking a break, Princess Cruises says they may need some advice. According to recently released results of the line’s sixth annual Relaxation Repor
Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Suite Class | Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015
Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Suite Class Cruise News – Aug. 11, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has announced a new Royal Suite Class, which will allow guests to experience a range of innovative accommodations and a variety of luxury benefits and amenities based on three tiered service
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 | Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015
Crystal River Cruises to Launch March 2017 Cruise News – Aug. 10, 2015 Following last month’s major expansion announcement, which included the brand-new Crystal River Cruises, the line unveiled more details about its two river yacht vessels, which will be launched in Europe starting in late
Here Comes the Cruise! The best cure for what ails you is full steam ahead!
Porthole’s Monday Mantra Cruise for the Blues…Cruise for the Blues…Cruise for the Blues… Here Comes the Cruise! The best cure for what ails you is full steam ahead! I have not one, not two, but three cruises on the horizon! I usually roll my eyes when braggarts bend my ear with details of th
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 7, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Aug. 7, 2015 American Cruise Lines announced that Queen of the Mississippi is going to be joining Queen of the West in the Pacific Northwest on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The line’s brand new riverboat America – which just floated out of the shipyard Friday mornin
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
