Holland America Line’s Koningsdam is Christened in Rotterdam | Cruise News – May 20, 2016
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam Christened in Rotterdam Cruise News – May 20, 2016 Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands christened Holland America Line’s new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, during a ceremony aboard the ship in Rotterdam this morning. The event continued a lo
Costa Cruises and Aperol Break World Record aboard Costa Favolosa | Cruise News – May 19, 2016
Costa Cruises and Aperol Break World Record aboard Costa Favolosa Cruise News – May 19, 2016 Costa Cruises, in partnership with Aperol, achieved a Guinness World Record aboard Costa Favolosa on May 10 with the creation of the world’s largest Spritz. The impressive 1000-liter version of the
Five Faves: Declare Your Independence – Five reasons to love a small-ship cruise.
Declare Your Independence Five reasons to love a small-ship cruise. There you are speeding through life and you think maybe it’s time to take your foot off the accelerator and slow down a little. You may have cruised before on one of those megaships that hold 3,000 and 4,000 passengers, all rushin
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking | Cruise News – May 16, 2016
MSC Seaside’s First Sailings Now Open for Booking Cruise News – May 16, 2016 The Grand Voyage for the revolutionary MSC Seaside — MSC Cruises’ next-generation cruise ship debuting in December 2017 — is now on sale. Guests sailing on the trans-Atlantic crossing will be the first to ex
A Host with the Most – A romantic rendezvous worth cruising to.
Monday Mantra Shipboard romance? … Shipboard romance? … Shipboard romance? A Host with the Most A romantic rendezvous worth cruising to. True story. I was in Barcelona in November 2013 and spent a night, pre-cruise, at the lovely Hotel Duquesa de Cardona, a boutique property located acro
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 13, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 13, 2016 The American Queen Steamboat Company is offering an early booking discount of up to $1,000 per stateroom on select 2017 voyages. The offer expires on June 30, 2016 or when there are no more qualifying cabins available. Contact the American Queen St
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 13, 2016 This week, Carnival Valor left dry dock with a host of new dining and drinking spaces, including Guy’s Burger Joint, Cherry on Top sweets, RedFrog Pub, SkyBox Sports Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and Alchemy Bar. The renovation was part o
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute
MSC Cruises’ SeaSide Salute On November 11, 2015, MSC Cruises hosted a special evening at the Perez Art Museum Miami to honor veterans as well as welcome MSC Divina home to Miami. Sign up for weekly cruise news, fun contests, and exclusive offers delivered right to your inbox!
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered | Cruise News – May 12, 2016
Harmony of the Seas, the Newest “World’s Largest Cruise Ship,” Is Delivered Cruise News – May 12, 2016 Royal Caribbean International today honored the crew and project team of the new Harmony of the Seas at a traditional delivery and flag-changing ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France. Fo
Abercrombie & Kent Announces New Cuba by Land & Sea Cruise
Abercrombie & Kent Announces New Cuba by Land & Sea Cruise Cruise News – May 11, 2016 Abercrombie & Kent, which has been offering people-to-people travel to Cuba since 2013, now combines its expertise in experiential travel with small ship cruising by creating a new Cuba by Land &
Working at Sea – Is It for Me?
Monday Mantra Unqualified … Unqualified … Unqualified … Working at Sea – Is It for Me? Could you be cut out for cruising career? Could I? It was love at first sight for cruising and me. Immediately, I loved being aboard a massive ship that delivered me to exotic ports. I enjoyed the camarade
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Cruise Deal of the Week – May 6, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 6, 2016 As a tribute to the military, Carnival is offering active and retired members of the U.S. and Canadian armed services special savings, including two-category cabin upgrades and $50 in onboard credits for up to three staterooms. Book during the month of May for
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 6, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 6, 2016 * Viking Ocean Cruises has welcomed its second ship, Viking Sea, at a christening on the Thames River – making it the largest ship ever launched in London. Godmother Karine Hagen, the line’s senior vice president and daughter of founder Torstein
Five Faves: Every day is Cinco de Mayo!
Porthole‘s Five Faves Every day is Cinco de Mayo! When in Mexico, you can drink as the locals drink all year long. Today is Cinco de Mayo! Before we start mashing fresh a.m. avocados and salting morning-margarita rims though, let’s unpack a little fact and ficción. FACT: Cinco de Mayo is tr
Princess Cruises Unveils Club Class Mini-Suites | Cruise News – May 4, 2016
Princess Cruises Unveils Club Class Mini-Suite Stateroom Category Cruise News – May 4, 2016 Princess Cruises’ has announced a new premium stateroom category that features VIP amenities and exclusive dining. The new Club Class Mini-Suite is an elevated mini-suite category that feature added
Viking Announces World Cruise for Its Fourth Ocean Ship | Cruise News – May 3, 2016
Viking Announces World Cruise for Its Fourth Ocean Ship Cruise News – May 3, 2016 Just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises has announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden seas
Mama’s Bahamas Drama
Monday Mantra Oh pleeeease …. Oh pleeeease …. Oh pleeeease …. Mama’s Bahamas Drama When someone misses the ship, there’s always more to the story. The first thing I did on Friday morning was switch on the TV news, but not to see what’s going on in the presidential race, who’s getting P
Alaska Cruise Highlights
From float planes to glaciers and beyond, there’s plenty of adventure that awaits during your Alaska Cruise Highlights. Check out these video highlights, plus five tips for cruising Alaska: tinyurl.com/pkc86ad
Hurtigruten’s Fram Photo Essay
During a cruise aboard Hurtigruten’s Fram from Norway to Iceland and Greenland, we spent time on land visiting a tiny remote village named Ittoqqortoormiit and exploring dogsled bases of the Royal Danish Navy. We admired the region’s amazing wildlife that entertained at sea, while the surroundin
