Five Faves: Cruise Blooms
While the rest of the hemisphere prepares for fall, these ports are in full flower. Think you know your cruise destinations? We’ve picked five popular ports, each known for its lush, tropical foliage – and each with a gorgeous national flower. Match the bloom to the country to pass this
American Queen Steamboat Company Welcomes American Duchess
American Duchess Joins American Queen Steamboat Company Fleet Cruise News – September 13, 2016 The American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of American Queen and American Empress, has announced the new American Duchess will join the U.S.-flagged fleet in June 2017. Constructio
Tropical Snow Job – Bikini babes and a whole lotta blow made this world cruise one for the books.
Monday Mantra Busted!…Busted!…Busted! Bikini babes and a whole lotta blow made this world cruise one for the books. Two weeks ago, authorities arrested three Canadian cruise ship passengers after police and sniffer dogs searching Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess found cocaine inside two
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 9, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 9, 2016 New York Fashion Week was graced by a royal visit, as Queen Mary 2 joined the festivities bearing some of the most regal names in fashion on a 7-night trans-Atlantic voyage. As part of the journey from England to New York, graduates from the Royal Co
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 9, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 9, 2016 Princess Cruises is offering a “3 for Free” promotion with free stateroom location upgrades, free gratuities, and up to $300 in free onboard credit on select 6- to 60-day cruises or Land & Sea Vacations from summer 2017 to spring 2018. Contact Pr
Royal Caribbean Seeks Hometown Hero for Harmony Godmother
Royal Caribbean Seeks Hometown Hero for Godmother of Harmony of the Seas Cruise News – September 9, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has launched a contest to honor a hometown hero in education by naming her godmother of its newest ship, Harmony of the Seas. The South Florida–based crui
Holland America Line Adds Seventh Ship to 2017 Alaska Season
Holland America Line Adds Seventh Ship to 2017 Alaska Season Cruise News – September 7, 2016 To support the increasing demand for Alaska summer cruises, Holland America Line is redeploying ms Oosterdam from Europe to Alaska for the 2017 summer season. The addition brings the number of Hollan
New Megaships Will Be Carnival Cruise Line’s Largest
Two New Megaships Will Be Carnival Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise News – September 6, 2016 As part of a new multi-ship order announced today by Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line is scheduled to take delivery of two new 180,000 gross-registered-ton cruise ships in 2020 and 2022 that wi
Lost-o-phobia – The irrational fear of having to live without whatever you packed.
Monday Mantra Luggage Lunatic … Luggage Lunatic … Luggage Lunatic Lost-o-phobia (n. | lȯst-ə-ˈfō-bē-ə) The irrational fear of having to live without whatever you packed. It doesn’t matter that I’ve been cruising for more than 35 years and have never once experienced the loss of a bag.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 2, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – September 2, 2016 Carnival Imagination is entering dry dock for three weeks to undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. By September 25, the ship will have new spaces including a Guy’s Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and other onboard fa
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 2, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 2, 2016 Azamara Club Cruises is unveiling a double upgrade deal on select cruises in 2017 and 2018. Until November 30, guests can receive an upgrade from a Club Interior to a Club Veranda stateroom with a private balcony on sailings including Exploring the S
Porthole Announces Charity Effort to Support Mercy Ships
Porthole Announces Charity Effort to Support Mercy Ships Porthole Cruise Magazine announces a new philanthropic effort in support of Mercy Ships, a global charity that operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations. For every new Porthole subscription purchased during the months of Septemb
PortholeTV Counts Down to the Launch of Seabourn Encore (Episode 3)
Stay tuned as we highlight a different feature of the ship each month — from cuisine and entertainment to accommodations and destinations — all the way to the ultimate launch in December 2016. In Episode 3, PortholeTV looks at the incredible destinations that Seabourn Encore will sail to
Five Faves: At Sea, In Session
Back-to-school excitement doesn’t have to be wasted on the youth … or on land for that matter! As the kiddies are prepping for another year of pencils, books, and teacher’s dirty looks, it’s not unusual for us adults to feel a wee bit jealous. Who knew all those years spent sulking at a clas
Celebrity Cruises Hosts Demi Lovato Holiday Show in St. Maarten
Celebrity Cruises to Host Demi Lovato Holiday Concert in St. Maarten Cruise News – August 31, 2016 Celebrity Cruises will be offering its holiday cruise guests the chance to enjoy an exclusive concert starring award-winning singer and songwriter Demi Lovato outside of Port St. Maarten, on Dece
Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Coming to Carnival
Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle Coming to Carnival Cruise Line Cruise News – August 30, 2016 An exclusive partnership between Spike TV and Carnival Cruise Line will soon bring Lip Sync Battle: Carnival to sea. This authentic re-creation of the popular Lip Sync Battle TV show lets contestants com
All Aboard the SS Christener! – There’s got to be a better way to name a new vessel.
Monday Mantra A Ship by Any Other Name … A Ship by Any Other Name … A Ship by Any Other Name … All Aboard the SS Christener! There’s got to be a better way to name a new vessel. Baffled, I am. Simply baffled. Over the past decades we have seen nothing short of […]
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 26, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 26, 2016 Crystal Cruises is one step closer to building the world’s largest expedition yachts. MV Werften has signed a letter of intent with the engineering company Foreship to construct the “Endeavor”-class vessels – 200-passenger ships that are 16
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering its “Free at Sea” deals, allowing guests to choose one (for a studio or inside stateroom), two (for an oceanview, balcony or mini-suite), or all five (for a suite or Haven cabin) of the following offers: Free unlimited
Crystal Mozart Is First Luxury River Ship to Go “Live”
Crystal Mozart Is First Luxury River Ship to Go “Live” Cruise News – August 25, 2016 Less than two months after embarking on her maiden voyage, Crystal River Cruises’ Crystal Mozart has launched live view cameras — a river industry first — from three onboard vantage points. Travele
