Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 23, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 23, 2016 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has given a sneak peek at the construction of their first newbuild, National Geographic Quest, in a video shot at the Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Washington’s Whidbey Island, just outside Seattle. T
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 23, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 23, 2016 MSC Cruises has started a one-year countdown to MSC Seaside’s arrival at PortMiami, and is offering an inaugural deal with a value up to $600 to celebrate. Prices start at $539 per person and include perks like shipboard credit, Wi-Fi packages, mealtime dr
Five Faves: Cruises That Give Back
Five Favorite Cruises That Give Back Making the world a better place, one vacation at a time This holiday season, the most heartwarming gift for a cruise fan would be a ship of your very own … but where would you dock it? (And is Santa going to chip in for gas??) No, no, no […]
Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Savvy Shopper Heads to St. Lucia
Shopping Tips in St. Lucia Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Savvy Shopper, takes us to her favorite destinations for shopping tips and a behind-the-scenes look at what awaits cruise travelers. In this episode, she travels to St. Lucia for a chat with mask artist, Zaka, at Zak
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast
CLIA Releases 2017 Cruise Trends Forecast Cruise News – Dec. 22, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has released the 2017 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, which details a steady pace of cruise travel interest and
U BY UNIWORLD to Debut for Adventure-Seeking, Younger Travelers
U BY UNIWORLD to Debut for Adventure-Seeking, Younger Travelers Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2016 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced its newest addition, U BY UNIWORLD, a new brand that will offer immersive, authentic, and adventurous experiences for the next generation of river cr
The Third Annual Judi’s Choice Awards – And the Winners Are!
Monday Mantra The Judi’s Choice Awards…The Judi’s Choice Awards!…The Judi’s Choice Awards… And the Winners Are! Cruising has plenty of biggest, first, and most wonderful accomplishments. The Judi’s Choice Awards recognize the best of the rest. Today, I look back on 2016 and recogni
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 16, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 16, 2016 Asian river operator Pandaw is welcoming a new ship to their fleet, a 12-cabin, Saigon-built cruiser originally named L’Amant. The ship will be renamed Kapuas Pandaw, refitted, and delivered to West Kalimantan, Borneo, in February 2017. Holland Ame
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 16, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 16, 2017 DEAL #1: Princess Cruises is holding an anniversary sale, now through February 28, 2017, with up to $600 in onboard spending money per stateroom on select cruises and cruisetours departing summer 2017 through spring 2018. Guests booking a balcony stater
Carnival Cruise Line Gets Third Vista-Class Ship
Carnival Cruise Line Gets Third Vista-Class Ship Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that a new 133,500-ton cruise ship, which will be the third in the line’ Vista-class series, will join the fleet in late 2019. The ship, under contract with Italian shipbuilder Fi
Cunard Launches Wine & Spirit Education Trust Courses
Cunard Launches First Wine & Spirit Education Trust Courses at Sea Cruise News – Dec. 13, 2016 Cunard Line has partnered with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s largest provider of wine and spirits qualifications, to launch the first-ever WSET-certified wine and
Post-Cruise Blues – The hardest thing about a cruise is coming home – and the first time can be the worst.
Monday Mantra Too bad. So sad…Too bad. So sad…Too bad. So sad… Post-Cruise Blues The hardest thing about a cruise is coming home – and the first time can be the worst As we celebrate this magical time of year, I ask each of you to briefly pause and send kind and encouraging thoughts to [
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 9, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 9, 2016 DEAL 1: Tall-ship operator Star Clippers is offering free pre- and post-cruise hotel stays for Mediterranean sailings aboard Royal Clipper and Star Flyer in 2017, a value over $500. Contact Star Clippers or your travel agent for more. DEAL 2: Cuna
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 9, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 9, 2017 Pop punk fans will be living loud aboard Norwegian Pearl on the Warped Rewind at Sea cruise, October 28 to November 1, 2017. Comedians, DJs, and bands like Less Than Jake, Bowling for Soup, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, and The Starting Line (to name a
Lines Granted Approval to Cruise to Cuba
Lines Granted Cuba Cruise Approval Cruise News – Dec. 7, 2016 In a landmark day for cruising, several major cruise companies have announced approval to cruise to Cuba. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced that it has received approval from the government of the Republic of Cuba to ope
Five Faves: Sea Days on Oceania Cruises’ Riviera
Savor Your Sea Days Five Favorite Things to do During a Trans-Atlantic Cruise I never thought I would enjoy a trans-Atlantic cruise. I envisioned a version where my budget would restrict me to steerage class (whatever that is); waltzing to big bands and high tea at 4 p.m. didn’t exactly ring m
Princess Cruises Announces Best-Price Guarantee on Shore Excursions
Princess Cruises Announces Best Price Guarantee on Shore Excursions Cruise News – Dec. 7, 2016 Princess Cruises has announced its Shore Excursions Best Price Guarantee, which is available on thousands of tours in ports around the world. The program launched fleetwide and guarantees th
Caribbean Cruising Gets Cool – and Hot!
Monday Mantra SPActacular! … SPActacular! … SPActacular! I don’t want to be scrubbed with grated coconut or have my body wrapped in banana leaves. The tinkle of chimes doesn’t help me achieve well-being and I sure don’t want to dunk my feet in a tank and let hundreds of hungry litt
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 2, 2016 Carnival Corporation will sponsor the two-part finale of The New Celebrity Apprentice airing on NBC next February 6 and 13. The sponsorship also features Carnival Corporation launching the Celebrity Apprentice Charity Challenge, supporting the chariti
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 2, 2016
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 2, 2016 Deal 1: Now through January 16, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a new “Free at Sea” deal of two free offers on bookings in oceanview, balcony, or mini-suite staterooms, and five amenities (including shore excursion credits in every port) on booking
