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
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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
Cruise Deal of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
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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 [&
