Viking Launches a Dozen Ships | Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015
Viking Launches a Dozen Ships Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 Viking River Cruises launched 12 new river ships in ceremonies in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany — not topping its Guinness World Record of 16 ships christened in one day from last year, but also not showing any plans to slow growth. For
Royal Caribbean’s Latest Production: A Massive Studio | Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015
Royal Caribbean’s Latest Production: A Massive Studio Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 Cruise lines are serious about entertainment, the latest evidence being a 137,300-square-foot production facility built by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., to prepare hundreds of singers, dancers, and aerialists for s
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line | Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015
Spirited Victory for Holland America Line Cruise News – Mar. 27, 2015 The clash of the cruise cocktails has been decided. The winner of the Bacardi Cruise Competition 2015 is Gerome Firmalo, bartender aboard ms Oosterdam and creator of the Passion Blossom 13 – a drink that defeated more than 2,5
Cruise Deal of the Week| Mar. 27, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Mar. 27, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: From now until April 6,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs | Mar. 27, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Mar. 27, 2015 Royal Caribbean International says it is sending its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas, to China, strengthening its commitment to the Asia market. The ship debuts in China in April 2016. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Star, fresh from a
Five Faves: Gracious Godmothers
Gracious Godmothers Not all ship christeners are royals and big-screen celebs. In the cruise industry, the role of godmother comes with a few responsibilities beyond overseeing the proper demolition of a bubbly bottle. But when push comes to Champagne shove, it’s hard to pin down exactly what make
One Cruise at a Time – The first step is admitting you have a cruising problem.
Monday Mantra I need a fix… I need a fix… I need a fix… One Cruise at a Time The first step is admitting you have a cruising problem. On one hand, there are the casual cruise vacationers. They are those who might mention they’re going on a cruise but, when pressed for details, won’t [&hell
Cuba, China, and the Super Bowl | Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015
Cuba, China, and the Super Bowl Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual gathering.]] On a “State of the Global Industry” panel, hosted by CNN’s colorful business correspondent R
Holland America Line Adds Three New Music Venues | Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015
Holland America Line Adds Three New Music Venues Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual gathering.]] Holland America Line, embracing the success of its branded B.B. King’s Blues Club, has
MSC Dedicates New Ship to Miami Year-Round | Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015
MSC Dedicates New Ship to Miami Year-Round Cruise News – Mar. 20, 2015 [[Here’s what we learned this week at Cruise Shipping Miami 2015, the cruise industry’s largest annual gathering.]] MSC Cruises is planning to enhance its stake in the Caribbean, positioning the new 4,140-passenger
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 20, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Mar. 20, 2015 Uniworld launches its Super Ship S.S. Maria Theresa later this month. Early photos show over-the-top décor for the “floating palace on water.” Empress Maria Theresa herself appears in a 10-foot-high painting in the grand lobby. Carniva
Five Faves: Spring Has Sprung! What better time to check out these amazing gardens around the world?
Porthole’s Five Faves Spring Has Sprung! What better time to check out these amazing gardens around the world? As much of the world begins to thaw out from winter, we thought it’d be a good time to warm up to some of the world’s most beautiful gardens. Imagine stepping off a ship and into a [&
Not Exactly Homesick. Ever get that queasy feeling now that the cruise is almost over?
Monday Mantra Home, bleak home…Home, bleak home…Home, bleak home… Not Exactly Homesick Ever get that queasy feeling now that the cruise is almost over? Somewhere between the moment you place your luggage outside your cabin door on the final night of your cruise and 7:00 a.m. the following morn
March Sailaway
Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Friday, March 20, 2015, at 5pm ET) and one lucky winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a Porthole prize pack! CORRECT ANSWER: S
SOLD! Lindblad Expeditions – Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015
SOLD! Lindblad Expeditions Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015 Expect growth from Lindblad Expeditions, now that the soft-adventure line is being acquired by Capitol Acquisition Corp. II. The deal is valued at $439 million. Venture capitalist Mark Ein, who heads Capitol, has invested in a wide range of co
Princess Lands Showbiz Legend – Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015
Princess Lands Showbiz Legend Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015 The legendary composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin and Godspell) will soon have shows on Princess Cruises ships. Schwartz will create four new musicals to debut across the Princess fleet over the next several years, the line announced
Crystal Cruises Mixes and Matches World Cruises – Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015
Crystal Cruises Mixes and Matches World Cruises Cruise News – Mar. 13, 2015 Crystal Cruises passengers will have a choice of four World Cruise itineraries in 2018, both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity doing multi-month voyages that have a mix-and-match element. Here’s how it works. The
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 13, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 13, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Avalon Waterways jus
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 13, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 13, 2015 Her Majesty, the Queen, wore a peach suit and matching hat for the naming ceremony of P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Britannia, the largest ship ever built for the British market. Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by Prince Philip at the dockside cerem
