Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages | Cruise News – June 11, 2015
Norwegian Introduces Customizable Specialty Dining Packages Cruise News – June 11, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of new customizable Specialty Dining Packages that allow you to sample an array of dining experiences at the line’s signature specialty restaurants a
Five Faves: 5 Tips for Alaskan Adventure
Porthole‘s Five Faves Adventure Awaits 5 Tips for Cruising Alaska Alaska. The last frontier. Home of magnificent glaciers, an abundance of wildlife, fascinating cultures, and plenty of culinary and shopping opportunities. It’s a land you can only imagine — until you cruise there. I just re
Flash Back – The old cruise photographers might have been worth a thousand words after all.
Monday Mantra Picture this… Picture this… Picture this… Flash Back The old cruise photographers might have been worth a thousand words after all Here’s a picture of me with a double chin and my eyes closed. Here’s another of me with my mouth full, my jaw sort of twisted as I chew a mouthfu
Celebrity Cruises kicks off summer: picnics for park-goers – and free Caribbean cruises. | Cruise News – June 8, 2015
Celebrity Cruises kicks off summer: picnics for park-goers – and free Caribbean cruises Cruise News – June 8, 2015 Playing off its half-acre lawns of real, growing grass on the top decks of its Solstice-class ships, Celebrity Cruises surprised several unsuspecting park-goers in New York C
Cruise Deals of the Week – June 5, 2015
Cruise Deals of the Week June 5, 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 1: Royal Caribbean
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – June 5, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs June 5, 2015 Luxury line Seabourn has revealed the new look for The Club, the lounge for the upcoming Seabourn Encore, as designed by hospitality icon Adam D. Tihany. The Club will feature live music; cocktails, wines, and canapés; an intimate casino; and access to The C
New Carnival Corp. Brand Goes Deep for Conscientious Cruisers | Cruise News – June 4, 2015
New Carnival Corp. Brand Goes Deep for Conscientious Cruisers Cruise News – June 4, 2015 A cruise giant has opened a new market for vacationers who want to make a difference. Carnival Corp., the world’s largest travel and leisure company, today launched a new brand called fathom, defining a new
Azamara Gets Major Makeover | Cruise News – June 3, 2015
Azamara To Get Major Makeover Cruise News – June 3, 2015 Boutique line Azamara Club Cruises is taking its two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, into dry dock in 2016 for stem-to-stern renovations. The 686-guest vessels will receive new public spaces, venues, and technological enhancements,
Five Faves: Setting Sail
Porthole‘s Five Faves Setting Sail Five Favorite Caribbean Sailaways Is there anything better than a cruise sailaway? The churning of the engines. The breeze in your face. The sounds of the Lido Deck band playing in the background…. At Porthole Cruise Magazine, we love sailaways, which i
Marketplace, Ahoy! We’re shipping out for shopping!
Monday Mantra A bazaar reason to cruise… A bazaar reason to cruise… A bazaar reason to cruise… Marketplace, Ahoy! We’re shipping out for shopping! Fact: I love to shop in foreign lands. Another fact: I once went on a cruise specifically to buy a new wallet. Ironically, the wallet I was out t
Regent Reveals Details of Seven Seas Explorer Spa | Cruise News – May 29, 2015
Regent Reveals Details of Seven Seas Explorer Spa Cruise News – May 29, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced details of the state-of-the-art spa debuting aboard its upcoming 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, set to launch in summer 2016. Located on Deck 5, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub wi
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 29, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week May 29, 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″] Crystal Cruises is offering tho
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 29, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 29, 2015 Un-Cruise Adventures has unveiled their schedule of Alaska cruises, including two all-new itineraries from Juneau – Exploring Muir’s Wilderness (on the 84-guest Safari Endeavour) and Yachter’s Alaskan Frontier (on the 22-guest Safari Quest). Norw
Vote for Your Favorite Cruise Lines in Porthole’s Readers’ Choice Awards!
Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, encourages cruisers to vote in the magazine’s 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, there are 54 categories that award the best of the best in cruising. Every ballot is also your entry to win a 2-night Fort Lauderdale get
Five Faves: Theme Cruises
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Favorite Theme Cruises Whether you’re into progressive rock or proper punctuation, there’s bound to be an upcoming cruise that’ll float your boat Cruisers love company. One of the best experiences on any ship is getting to know someone new, whether it’s that glob
Star Clippers to Build World’s Biggest Square-Rigger | Cruise News – May 27, 2015
Star Clippers to build world’s biggest square-rigger Cruise News – May 27, 2015 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has officially announced that it has already started building a fourth ship to add to its fleet, which currently includes 170-passenger Star Clipper and Star Flyer,
Carnival Vista to debut with first-of-its-kind family features | Cruise News – May 26, 2015
Carnival Vista to debut with first-of-its-kind family features Cruise News – May 26, 2015 When Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista debuts in May 2016, it’ll offer families one-of-a-kind onboard features. In fact, Carnival Vista is being specifically designed with families in mind, said t
Sympathy for the Sticky-Fingered
Monday Mantra I plead guilty…I plead guilty…I plead guilty… Sympathy for the Sticky-Fingered It’s hard not to want to take a little piece of paradise home with you. Shiplifter (ship-lift-er) n.: One who disembarks from a cruise with stemware, dishware, linens, ashtrays, or other items clearl
Allure Of The Seas Debuts in Europe | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
Allure Of The Seas debuts in Europe Cruise News – May 22, 2015 Having just emerged from an 18-day drydock revitalization, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is calling on European cities like Barcelona, Marseilles, Pisa, and Rome – with new restaurants, suites, staterooms, and
First Copper River salmon arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
First Copper River Salmon Arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Cruise News – May 22, 2015 A buzz of excitement surrounded the King Salmon Restaurant at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge last week, when a helicopter carrying the season’s first catch of wild Copper River king salmon to
