Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
The Vikings aren’t just coming — they’re here to make a splash | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
The Vikings aren’t just coming — they’re here to make a splash Cruise News — May 15, 2015 This week Porthole is aboard Viking Star, a ship that’s very clearly and very cleverly destined to create a new niche in the ocean cruise market. Much about the 930-passenger ship is new o
Speed Through Customs Control in Vancouver | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
Speed Through Customs Control in Vancouver Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Vancouver’s Canada Place can claim new status as the first cruise terminal in the world with Automatic Passport Control (APC) kiosks. Ten self-service BorderXpress kiosks have been installed to help speed up the process of
Seabourn Launches New Zodiac and Kayak Tours | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
Seabourn Launches New Zodiac and Kayak Tours Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Passengers aboard Seabourn Quest on three Northern Europe itineraries this summer will be able to experience the line’s new shore excursion option of a Zodiac inflatable boat or kayak tour, launched right from the ship&#
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 15, 2015
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Five Faves: Private Label – Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program.
Porthole’s Five Faves Private Label Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program There’s never a shortage of wine on a cruise ship, but imagine getting a Napa Valley or Sonoma experience of both wine tasting and blending right on board. That was our experience on a recent sailing a
Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! (Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber?)
Monday Mantra Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’… Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! Is it the rum? Or just the vacation spirit? Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber? Do I like to drink? I might say I do, but the re
Windstar Adds Star Breeze to Fleet | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
Windstar adds Star Breeze to fleet Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Pier-side on a sunny day in Nice, Windstar Cruises christened its fifth ship and second power yacht, the 212-passenger Star Breeze – one of three ships the upscale small ship line purchased from Seabourn. “I can’t think of
New Small-Ship Cruises Launching in Cuba | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
New Small-Ship Cruises Launching in Cuba Cruise News – May 8, 2015 International Expeditions is launching new small-ship cruises on Cuba’s western coast, from Cienfuegos to Havana, officials said. The 7-day sailings, coupled with hotel nights for a 10-day package, will be aboard the 48-passe
New Princess Ship Will Head to China | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
New Princess Ship Will Head to China Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Princess Cruises will send the as-yet-unnamed sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess to China – marking the first Carnival Corp. newbuild destined for the Chinese market. The 3,600-passenger ship, currently under constructi
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 8, 2015
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 8, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 8, 2015 Clear Lounge, a new attraction Puerta Maya in Cozumel, is being billed as the world’s first underwater oxygen bar. You put on a SeaTREK helmet, get in a 13,000-gallon freestanding aquarium, and breathe “invigorating oxygen” mixed with
Five Faves: The Mother of All Gifts
Porthole‘s Five Faves The Mother of All Gifts Five great gift ideas for the cruise-loving mom in your life. We all go through it. “What in the world am I going to get mom for Mother’s Day this year?” If the mom on your list loves to cruise, then check out our roundup of five […]
Carnival’s Arnold Donald Hints at a New Brand | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Carnival’s Arnold Donald Hints at a New Brand May 1, 2015 Porthole‘s Fran Golden interviewed Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold Donald last week at a Society of American Travel Writers conference in Miami, and while Donald didn’t break any big news he did some titillating hint
Mrs. Brady to Dance on Holland America Line | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Mrs. Brady to Dance on Holland America Line May 1, 2015 TV’s favorite mom, Florence Henderson, best known for her role as Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch, will be headlining two Holland America Line “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” theme cruises in June. Henderson, who was a Season
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn May 1, 2015 In a major coup in the foodie realm, Seabourn signed a deal with The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller, arguably America’s top chef, to consult on cuisine for all the line’s ships and create dishes to debut early next fall. Keller wi
American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi May 1, 2015 American Cruise Lines christened its second ship on the Mississippi, the 150-passenger paddlewheeler American Eagle, with Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, serving as godmother. American Eagle has stateroo
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 1, 2015
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