Virgin Cruises Officially Formed – Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014
Virgin Cruises Officially Formed Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 After months of rumors, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has money in place (from Bain Capital) and officially announced the formation of Virgin Cruises. The cruise company’s CEO is Tom McAlpin, a former president of Disney
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 5, 2014
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Dec. 5, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 Icy Strait Point, the Native-owned cruise destination in Hoonah, Alaska, is being expanded with a new, 400-foot floating pier – meaning no more need for tendering. The project will cost $23.7 million, the new pier set to be c
Five Faves: Cruise Ship Superlatives
Five Faves Cruise Ship Superlatives We’ve lined up five of cruising’s top … most … best … to the extreme!!! Cruising is an experience that always asks for more. One more day on vacation. One more mojito. One more shrimp at the buffet. So it’s no surprise that cruise lines take great prid
Jost van Dyke’s Hidden Heaven: One little paradise can make an early wake-up call worth the pain.
Monday Mantra I have no pain to kill… I have no pain to kill… I have no pain to kill… Hidden Heaven One little paradise can make an early wake-up call worth the pain. San Juan. St. Thomas. St. Maarten. Jost van Dyke. Jost van what??? Unless you own a private yacht or have cruised […]
Norwegian Getaway: Miami Flavor
Miami Flavor Norwegian Getaway brings the excitement of the Magic City to the high seas. By Fran Golden Check out the hot highlights of Norwegian Getaway’s christening celebration. If you’re going to bring out a ship that shows off the excitement of Miami, you either go big or go home. When it c
Five Faves: Unique Stores At Sea
Porthole’s Five Faves Unique Stores At Sea Not all ship shops are stocked with brand-stamped hats and duty-free booze. In honor of Black Friday, we highlight our favorite onboard, one-of-a-kind proprietors. The fourth Wednesday of November has always been a day devoted to two worthwhile pur
Home, sweet Gem- Even after a few changes, it’s good to be aboard a friend.
Monday Mantra I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem…I’m at home on Norwegian Gem… Home, sweet Gem Even after a few changes, it’s good to be aboard a friend. I like to think I have my finger on the pulse of the cruise industry but lately IR
Carnival Corp.’s Strength in Marketing – Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014
Carnival Corp.’s Strength in Marketing Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Carnival Corp. announced plans to launch a new multimillion dollar campaign involving all nine of the company’s brands (Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Crui
Windstar to Cruise Tahiti Year-Round – Cruise News – November 21, 2014
Windstar to Cruise Tahiti Year-Round Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Windstar Cruises has announced it will position the 148-passenger Wind Spirit year-round in the South Pacific, sailing the Society and Tuamotu Islands of Tahiti beginning in May 2015. The line recently returned to the market for
Norwegian Debuts Drag Queens, Beatles Nostalgia – Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014
Cruise News – November 21, 2014 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that when Norwegian Epic begins year-round cruises from Barcelona next October, the ship will debut the Tony Award–winning Broadway show Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – The Musical. The heartwarming show, based on the Oscar-w
Cruise Deal of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – November 21, 2014 [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″] Book a las
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014 Majesty of the Seas will transfer from Royal Caribbean International to Pullmantur Cruises, another brand in the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. family. Majesty of the Seas’ last 3-night sailing for Royal Caribbean Internation
The Best Cruise Bartender #BacardiCruiseCompetition
Join Bacardi as they set out to find the best Cruise Bartender in the world! For one night in Miami Beach, six bartenders from different cruise lines compete against each other to take the title.
Five Faves: Selfies at Sea… aboard Quantum of the Seas
Porthole’s Five Faves Selfies at Sea Quantum of the Seas is the perfect backdrop to show off your favorite cruise-ship moments. Perhaps you’ve heard. Royal Caribbean International’s brand-new Quantum of the Seas is a ship that impresses with its high-tech features, innovative cruise sty
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – When emergencies come up at home, nothing matters like family matters.
Monday Mantra I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … I’m sailing this week! Maybe. … Should I Stay or Should I Go? When emergencies come up at home, nothing matters like family matters. I’m going on a cruise this Saturday! Maybe. That’s right: “Maybe.” He
Holland America Line Gives Glimpse of ms Koningsdam – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Holland America Line Gives Glimpse of ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 Holland America Line has posted a video online with artist renderings of the ms Koningsdam. If you’ve been anxious to see what noted designers Adam D. Tihany and Bjørn Storbraaten have in mind for the line&#
Carnival Shows off Pride in Tampa – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Carnival Shows off Pride in Tampa Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 Fresh from a $75 million redo, Carnival Pride has started its winter schedule from Tampa, cruising to Mexico, Honduras (Mahogany Bay on Roatan), Belize and, on some sailings, Grand Cayman, with such additional Fun Ship 2.0 features
Quantum arrives in Bayonne – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Quantum arrives in Bayonne Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Porthole will be on board this weekend for the two-night naming cruise of Royal Caribbean’s much-anticipated Quantum of the Seas, the third-largest ship in the world. We already caught a glimpse from a friend’s high-rise in Broo
