Grease to Headline on Two Royal Caribbean Ships | Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015
Grease to Headline on Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will take the stage aboard both Harmony of the Seas, which debuts in May 2016, as well as Independence of the
A Caribbean Thanksgiving – What holiday could be happier than one spent cruising?
Monday Mantra Thanks … Thanks … Thanks … A Caribbean Thanksgiving What holiday could be happier than one spent cruising? If this was Thursday Mantra, I’d wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, but since it’s Monday Mantra, I ask you to cast your mind back a couple of days. I
P&O Cruises Holds a Five-Ship Celebration | Cruise News — Nov. 25, 2015
P&O Cruises holds a five-ship celebration Cruise News — Nov. 25, 2015 P&O Cruises Australia made history in Sydney Harbour when it welcomed the latest additions to the fleet — Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden — with a gathering of five ships. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered to watch th
Fathom Reveals Onboard Activities | Cruise News – Nov. 24, 2015
Fathom Reveals Onboard Activities Cruise News – Nov. 24, 2015 Carnival Corporation’s new social impact travel brand, Fathom, has just shared details on what their community-minded cruisers can expect on board. Travelers sailing to Cuba or the Dominican Republic aboard the 704-passenger Adonia, c
Princess Cruises Unveils New Ports, Europe Plans for Majestic Princess | Cruise News – Nov.24, 2015
Princess Cruises Unveils New Ports, Europe Plans for Majestic Princess Cruise News – Nov.24, 2015 Princess Cruises has revealed their 2017 Europe itineraries, including five brand new ports and the inaugural sailings of the line’s newest ship, Majestic Princess. Cruisers who want to see European
The Can’t Talk – Gotta Cruise! Checklist – Here’s a cruise-prep pep talk for the chronically under-prepared.
Monday Mantra Ready or not … Ready or not … Ready or not … The Can’t Talk – Gotta Cruise! Checklist Here’s a cruise-prep pep talk for the chronically under-prepared. Okay. This has got to be quick. How is it possible that the months before a cruise creep by so slowly when the week before
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 20, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 20, 2015 As part of their extensive expansion, Crystal Cruises is taking to the skies under the name Crystal Luxury Air. Their fleet will consist of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and a twin-aisle Boeing 777-200LR – both radically refurbished to give an exclusiv
Cruise Deal of the Week – Nov. 20, 2015
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November Sailaway
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Jimmy Buffett Welcomes Guests to Margaritaville Resort
Cruise News – Nov. 19, 2015 If your upcoming cruise embarks or disembarks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you have a cool, new option when it comes to your pre/post cruise accommodations. That’s because just 10 miles south of Port Everglades, directly on Ocean Drive, is the brand-new Margaritav
Carnival Announces Lineup for 2016 Carnival LIVE Concert Series | Cruise News – Nov. 17, 2015
Carnival Announces Lineup for 2016 Carnival LIVE Concert Series Cruise News – Nov. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its initial 2016 Carnival LIVE lineup with popular acts Journey, Trace Adkins, Gladys Knight, and KC and the Sunshine Band performing on 11 different ships next year.
Travel On – The best response to tragedy is to keep an even keel and a steady course.
Monday Mantra Vive la France …Vive la France …Vive la France … Travel On The best response to tragedy is to keep an even keel and a steady course. There I was, planning to write my blog on Friday when I came home from work. I was torn between three ideas: A parody of “The […]
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 13, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 13, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its craft beer selections with two brews from Baltimore-based Heavy Seas Beer. The pirate-themed Loose Cannon and Crossbones are available on Carnival Pride’s 7-day cruises year-round from the Port of Baltimore. Mo
Cruise Deal of the Week – Nov. 13, 2015
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Tangled at Sea: Rapunzel comes to the stage — just for cruisers! | Cruise News – Nov. 12, 2015
Tangled at Sea Disney’s Rapunzel comes to the stage — just for cruisers! Cruise News – Nov. 12, 2015 Fairy-tale twists and thrilling adventure take the spotlight with Disney Cruise Line’s newest at-sea stage presentation, Tangled: The Musical. Adapted from the 2010 animated film abou
Cruise Ship Review: Anthem of the Seas
A Cruise Ship Review of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s newest addition to the fleet is a sight to behold. Anthem of the Seas can house 4,905 guests in 2,090 staterooms and, at 1,141 feet long, lays a claim at being the third-largest cruise ship in the world. It has i
MSC Cruises partners with Cirque du Soleil | Cruise News – Nov. 10, 2015
MSC Cruises partners with Cirque du Soleil Cruise News – Nov. 10, 2015 The legendary entertainers of Cirque du Soleil have teamed up with MSC Cruises for a long-term partnership that will see the troupe create exclusive shows for the cruise line, as well as joining forces to design a special ven
A Cruise to … Somewhere – You know you’re a serious cruise fan when you sign on to sail an unknown itinerary.
Monday Mantra It’s a Mystery…It’s a Mystery…It’s a Mystery… A Cruise to … Somewhere You know you’re a serious cruise fan when you sign on to sail an unknown itinerary. You know how it is when you’ve booked a cruise. Everyone you know — your friends, your family — all ask where
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Nov. 6, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Nov. 6, 2015 Hurtigruten has announced a major renovation initiative for 2016. All four of their mid-1990s–built ships are being upgraded with new interiors and furnishings that reflect a modern Scandinavian design inspired by the scenery of the voyages the ships sai
Cruise Deal of the Week – Nov. 6, 2015
Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week! Holland America Line is offering “30 Days of Savings” that includes up to $300 onboard credit and up to 50% off select flights when you book select cruises by November 30, 2015. Visit Holland America Line or contact your travel agent for more
