Fantastic Voyage – Pilgrimages at Sea
Fantastic Voyage A family of 10 embarks on a 49-day spiritual journey. By Marcia Levin Theo Kaufman wanted to give his wife and children an opportunity to make their Roman Catholic religion come to life — to see what they believe in and experience their globe-spanning faith. And last summer, the L
Date Nights at Sea
Date Night Delights From candlelit tables for two to movies under the stars to stargazing strolls around deck, nothing’s more soothing than romance at sea. By Heidi Sarna and Matt Hannafin Matt: Oh, “romance”: one of the three or four nouns most commonly linked with “cruise.” And now you a
Cruise Wisdom: Deal Watch
Deal Watch When is the best time to book a cruise? By Cindy O’Neil Q: My sisters and I are planning a cruise for our next vacation. We have sailed before and it always seemed like other passengers snagged a better deal than we had. So when is the right time to book our cruise? […]
Blount Small Ship Adventures Explores the Atlantic Coast
A Coast with the Most Explore the Atlantic shoreline with Blount Small Ship Adventures. By Yvonne Yorke In 1949, shipbuilder and inventor Luther H. Blount founded a family-run company that built vessels ranging from dinner cruise ships to commercial fishing boats. Blount often spent his vacations on
World Artisan: Jo Diggs
A Stitch in Time Portland, Maine, quilter creates warmth in her artwork. By Emma Trelles Admirers of Jo Diggs’ quilts have insisted that what she’s making are really paintings. It’s easy to see why. The fabric artist’s inspired assemblages are miles away from the typical diamonds, shepherd g
Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News
Five Faves Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News A fond look back at the year’s top cruise trends. New ships Norwegian Getaway, Regal Princess, and “smart ship” Quantum of the Seas, plus dozens of new river ships — including from Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Uniw
Escape into the Holiday Spirit. Cruising the Danube can re-awaken your childlike joy of the season.
Monday Mantra DECK the halls…DECK the halls…DECK the halls… Escape into the Holiday Spirit Cruising the Danube can reawaken your childlike joy of the season. They say Christmas is a magical time filled with family, friends, warmth, and wonder. And it certainly is, if you’re abo
Huge Water Park, Ninja Turtles Coming to Norwegian Escape – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Huge Waterpark, Ninja Turtles coming to Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 In an announcement that may cause an adrenaline rush for active adults and kids alike, Norwegian Cruise Line said its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, will have the largest ropes course at sea, the largest aqua park
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Beer Lovers Cruise Crystal Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Fans of microbrews will find a lot to like on Crystal Cruises’ latest craft beer-themed cruise aboard Crystal Serenity. The 14-day cruise, embarking New Orleans on November 22, 2016, will feature special presentations from brewing expert
Amber Cove Welcomes Carnival Next Fall – Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014
Amber Cove Welcomes Carnival Next Fall Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Cruisers will be able to visit the new destination of Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic beginning next October. The first ship to call at the North Coast port will be Carnival Victory, which arrives on October 6, Carnival offici
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 19, 2014
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 19, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Now that there are plans to restore diplomatic relations, will Cuba be the next hot cruise destination? UBS Investment analyst Robin Farley, in a note to investors, says Cuba could represent “significant opportunity” for cr
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2015
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Would You Cruise Cuba?
Would You Cruise Cuba? The Caribbean’s largest island is a fascinating destination waiting to be explored With the surprising news that the U.S. government wants to re-establish diplomatic relations and ease restrictions on travel to Cuba, chances are American cruise companies are already looking
Five Faves: Caribbean Bars
Five Faves Caribbean Cravings Cruise up to these tropical hotspots to really get into the spirit of the islands. You don’t have to do an excursion in every cruise port you go to. In fact, I personally sign on for only one or two excursions per cruise. The rest of the time, I create my […]
Cabin Fever. From poky inside staterooms to the luxury of a doorbell, there’s no place like your home on board.…
Monday Mantra Cabin sweet cabin…Cabin sweet cabin….Cabin sweet cabin… Cabin Fever From poky inside staterooms to the luxury of a doorbell, there’s no place like your home on board.… From yesteryear’s humble inside upper and lower, I have risen phoenix-like to the extravagance of spacious
MSC Cruises details 2015 MSC Divina theme cruises – Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014
MSC Cruises details 2015 MSC Divina theme cruises Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 MSC Divina will once again host baseball fans on a series of signature “Baseball Greats” cruises from Miami this winter. (In fact, the popular sailings won the line “Best Theme Cruises” designation
New cruises, new ports – Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014
New cruises, new ports Several cruise lines announce upcoming itinerary offerings Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 Celebrity to call Abu Dhabi home As part of its 2016–17 Asia program, Celebrity Cruises will homeport Celebrity Constellation in Abu Dhabi from late November 2016 into January 2017. The
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 12, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 [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″] Princes
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Dec. 12, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 French cruise line Ponant acquired some of the business assets of New York City-based Travel Dynamics International, a leading operator of educational programs aboard small cruise ships. A new company will market under the brand P
