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This Mobile App is Made for Travel Content
Carnival Corporation is one of the top names in cruising. Their ships sail all over their world and a loyal following of cruise enthusiasts are soaking up a lot more than just the sun. Travel content is at a premium these days as people want to know about all the great vacation options they have [
Find Wellness at Sea; Adventure of Your Life Cruise
Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam for the Adventure of Your Life Cruise are in for, you guessed it, the adventure of their life! Leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 28, 2018, the cruise heads to the Caribbean for a week of activities and events with health and wellness as a m
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 3, 2018
Are you ready to get out and explore? Holland America Line is encouraging everyone to set their sights on a great cruise vacation thanks to their latest Explore4 deal! Holland America Line, based in Seattle, is known for its spectacular ships, wonderful amenities and enticing itineraries. The Explor
Cruising Behind the Scenes
For cruisers fascinated by how ships function as small cities traveling across the oceans, behind-the-scenes tours can be a fascinating look into either the large scale of a mega ship (Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, for example, goes through 60,000 eggs per week! Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 se
Private I’s
When cruise lines pioneered private islands as ports of call on Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries decades ago, they were an instant hit. They’ve been upgraded with new facilities and activities through the years, but still consistently earn high satisfaction ratings on guests’ comment cards. Man
Nautical Nuptials
Cruise-loving couples looking for a blissfully simple big day should look no further than their favorite vessel or port city for a cruise ship wedding. There’s something incredibly romantic about saying, “I do” with the ocean as your backdrop, and — if you’re already thinking of tying the
Cruise Deal of the Week
Book a Holland America Line cruise by June 14, 2018 and you can get pre-paid gratuities, reduced deposits, savings on fares, and up to $300 in onboard spending money per stateroom – all part of the “Ready Set Sail” promotion. Contact Holland America Line or your travel agent for more.
RCA2018
Announcing the WINNERS of the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards! THE BEST SHIPS Best Ocean Ship — Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line Best River Ship — AmaCerto, AmaWaterways Best Luxury Ship — Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Cruise Line Best Value-for-the-Money Line — Carnival Cruise Li
In Brief: Carnival adds 20 Havana trips, Viking combines ocean and river cruises, and more…
Apr. 6, 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has added another 20 voyages to Cuba on Carnival Paradise from Tampa in 2019. The 5-day trips will include day-long or overnight stays in Havana. These come in addition to the 17 Cuba cruises on Carnival Sensation from Miami in 2019. Viking Cruises announced its 201
In Brief: Horizon Delivered, Baseball Team-Up, and more…
Mar. 30, 2018 In a traditional maritime ceremony at Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival Cruise Line officially took delivery of Carnival Horizon this week. The 3,954-passenger vessel is the 26th ship in the fleet, and is en route to Barcelona to sail four cruises before crossing the Atlantic for New York
In Brief: Rapunzel’s Royal Table debuts on Disney Magic and more!
Among the many recent enhancements that guests began experiencing aboard Disney Magic last week was the debut of Rapunzel’s Royal Table, a Tangled-themed family restaurant featuring beloved characters and live entertainment. Upon entering the royal castle, guests are invited by the King and Queen
Cruise Control | Top 10 Cruise Tips For First-Time Cruisers (Video)
We asked our network of half-a-million cruise enthusiasts what they wish they knew before taking their first cruise, and the polls are in! Here are the top 10 tips for first-time cruisers: Don’t Fill Up Before You Get On The Ship! There’s a buffet as soon as you get on the ship, so try not [&hel
News Briefs: Carnival ships return to Havana and San Juan, and more…
Briefs – Feb. 23, 2018 Carnival Paradise will spend a month in dry dock in Freeport, adding a water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and food and beverage outlets like Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Cantina, and more. The ship will return to 4- to 8-
News Briefs – Cousteau in the Amazon and more….
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 2, 2018 Luxury river operator Aqua Expeditions has announced a series of theme cruises on the Amazon and Mekong rivers for 2018, including 3-, 4-, and 7-night departures hosted by conservationist and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau (February 9 to 16 and October 5-
5 Fave Theme Cruises for 2018
Porthole’s Five Faves Cruise fans are fans, first and foremost — and every fan’s got a theme cruise to make ‘em go “Oh, man!” It doesn’t matter what you’re into, from prosecco to pro wrestling, or NPR news quizzes to serene sun salutations, this year has an upcoming theme cruise that
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 19, 2018
Holland America Line has added Seattle-based master chef Ethan Stowell to its award-winning Culinary Council, working with five other world-renowned chefs to enhance menus and bring a deeper understanding of regional cuisines to your plate. Stowell, a specialist in flavors of Alaska and the Pacific
Glorious Food – Singing the Praises of Cruise Cuisine
Singing the praises of cruise cuisine I’m hungry for a cruise…I’m hungry for a cruise…I’m hungry for a cruise… One of the most vivid memories I have of my first cruise is a towering Statue of Liberty carved out of butter. She stood majestically at the foot of Carnival Mardi Gras’ midni
Article Excerpts – December 2012
Article Excerpts – December 2012 Click on the following links to read excerpts from the current issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine. To read the articles in full, pick up an issue at your local bookstore or click here to subscribe online. Enjoy! A Royal Ship ReturnsBy Shawn J. Dake Destination
Article Excerpts – February 2013
Article Excerpts – February 2013 Click on the following links to read excerpts from the current issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine. To read the articles in full, pick up an issue at your local bookstore or click here to subscribe online. Enjoy! River of DreamsBy Michel Verdure Meditations on M
Article Excerpts – April 2013
Article Excerpts – April 2013 Click on the following links to read excerpts from the current issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine. To read the articles in full, pick up an issue at your local bookstore or click here to subscribe online. Enjoy! Vegas vs. Cruising! By Judi Cuervo Hooked on Knitti