Cruise Deal of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 14, 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″] Two-for-on
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 CroisiEurope is going designer. The large European river line will debut two river ships and one barge next year done up in colorful Missoni Home fabrics and furnishings. Some other ships in the fleet are also getting the desi
Five Faves: Five Favorite Things to Love About Regal Princess
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Favorite Things to Love About Regal Princess Princess Cruises’ newest gem has so many fantastic features, it’s hard to pick just five. Not to humblebrag, but it’s hard work traveling away from home for business just to christen a cruise ship with some of the
Cultured Cruisers – This expedition cruise ain’t no ship of fools.
Monday Mantra I want to go on an expedition…I want to go on an expedition…I want to go on an expedition… Cultured Cruisers This expedition cruise ain’t no ship of fools. Who would think an SPF-toting, rum punch–slugging, limbo-dancin’ gal like me would love an expedition ship? Unlike the
Love Boat Crazy – Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014
Love Boat Crazy Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Walking around the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess, docked in Port Everglades for its christening ceremonies this week, was like walking through your childhood – if your childhood included 1970s and 1980s TV. There was Don Most (Ralph Malph) from Hap
Carnival Reboots Wi-Fi Service – Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014
Carnival Reboots Wi-Fi Service Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Carnival Corporation says its new high-speed network, WiFi@Sea, is a major breakthrough that will give passengers and crew 10 times faster and more powerful Internet service – meaning you can more easily send photos and connect throug
Oceania expands wine options – Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014
Oceania expands wine options Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 Wine lovers will find a new option on Oceania ships. Debuting across the fleet is a new Wine by the Bottle Package. More than 50 master sommelier–selected bottles will be value priced at $42.50 per bottle, gratuities included. You need
Cruise Deal of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 7, 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″] Carnival honors veterans Just in time for Veterans’ Day, Carni
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 7, 2014 American Eagle will make an early debut on the Mississippi River. American Cruise Lines says the 150-passenger riverboat is in final outfitting at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, where construction is six weeks
Five Faves: Rums of the Caribbean
Five Faves Rums of the Caribbean A guided tour through the finest spirits of the islands. If I say the words “cruise vacation” to you, chances are you immediately get a picture in your mind that has three things in it — a ship railing, an endless blue horizon, and someone sitting in the sun [&
Join the Club: Calling All Cat Lovers
Calling All Cat Lovers Board a Meow Meow Cruise and share your feline fervor. By Clark Norton Anna Conway, a Sarasota, Florida–based travel agent, loves cats — and has all her life. “When they brought me home from the hospital after I was born, our pet Siamese cat crawled into the cradle with
Like A Local: Martinique… French Twist
French Twist In Martinique, close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Alyssa James I hadn’t even heard of Martinique until a month before I decided to apply to work on the island. I wanted to live in France to improve my French while nibbling baguettes and savoring wine, but as soon [&
Mexican Riviera Aqua Adventures
Aqua Adventures Hit the water for some of the Mexican Riviera’s best at-sea experiences. By Christy Woodrow Born and raised in California, I’ve always considered Mexico to be my second home. I still visit at least once a year, attempting to explore a new area of the country each time. Inevitably
Regal Princess: A Regal Respite
Regal Princess Cruise Ship Review: A Regal Respite Princess Cruises’ newest ship Regal Princess delights both day and night. By Fran Golden I stepped aboard the new Regal Princess looking for a respite at sea. And I’d happily find it in the friendly, contemporary elegance. The 3,560-pas
Cruise Exec: Larry Pimentel
Land Ho! Larry Pimentel delivers the destination while living his passion. By Susan J. Young When European explorers sailed across an abyss of vast ocean in search of the New World, their crews — as legend goes — cried “Land Ho” when spotting a coastline. Today, Larry Pimentel, president and
See What Awaits Today’s 18- to 21-Year-Old Cruisers
The Cool Crowd See what awaits today’s 18- to 21-year-old cruisers. By Felicity Long A lot has been written about cruising with kids — after all, cruise lines have some of the best children’s programming in the travel industry. But cruising with the 18- to 21-year-old crowd? Not often a hot to
Cruise Wisdom: Plan today for a holiday cruise next year.
Cruise Wisdom: Joy to the Cruise! Plan today for a holiday cruise next year. By Cindy O’Neil Q: My mother and I are thinking about taking a cruise during Christmas or New Year’s next year. Do you have any specific tips to planning a holiday voyage? —Brianna G., Stowe, Vermont A: Absolutely. Th
Bucket List: South Africa – From Safari Excursions to City Essentials
Take Your Pick From safari excursions to city essentials, see what awaits in South Africa. By Kay Showker When I finally arrived in South Africa, I had to ask myself, “What took so long?” With more and more cruise ships making their way here, do yourself a favor and take the opportunity to visit
Artisans of the World: Jean Taylor. Caribbean Artist Paints Local Life in Bold Colors
Island Inspired Caribbean artist paints local life in bold colors. By Richard Varr It’s an island scene the way Jean Taylor remembers it. Two women ring clothes in a washtub; another hangs baggy pants out to dry. A finger-pointing mother scolds her child. And behind them, dirt pathways intertwine
Amazing Amazon: Cruising Glamorously in the Wilds of the Jungle
Amazing Amazon Cruising glamorously in the wilds of the jungle By Fran Golden I sit in a cushioned chair on a 10-person skiff, experiencing the Peruvian Amazon with National Geographic’s cruise partner Lindblad Expeditions. Anacondas and red-eyed caimans float below the water’s murky sur
