Cruise Ship Review: Quantum of the Seas
Smart Ship, Awesome Trip: Quantum of the Seas lives up to the hype. By Doug Parker The moment I made my way into Cape Liberty’s newly constructed cruise terminal to board Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, I knew this experience was going to be one for the books. Embarkation,
Artisans of the World: Romero Britto
Canvas of Color Romero Britto spreads cheer through his artwork. By Jodi Ornstein I can’t remember the first time I encountered the fun, colorful artwork of Romero Britto. But I’ll definitely never forget having the opportunity to chat with the popular artist in his studio in Miami, where he tel
Cruise Wisdom: Crowds or Solitude?
Crowd Surfing Embrace the pack or search for solitude? By Cindy O’Neil Q: My wife and I want to take a Caribbean cruise in February or March. Is there anything we should consider about sailing during these months? — Greg A., San Diego, California A: You bet your bottom dollar! At this time of ye
Like a Local: Shanghai
Shanghai Surprises Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Lim Hui Sin I’ve lived in Shanghai for a dozen years and it still surprises me. While the city has changed so much since I first arrived — some parts becoming completely unrecognizable — other features remain exactly the
See Alaska in style aboard Silversea Cruises
Landscapes and Luxury See Alaska in style aboard Silversea Cruises. By Judi Cuervo Click. “Darn.” Click. “Darn.” Click. “Darn!” Whales are not like people. They don’t assemble and pose. Even on the “sports” setting of my camera, an enviable shot of a whale’s fluke — that two-lo
Cruising Solo
Party of One Go it alone with today’s options for solo cruisers. By Theresa Norton Masek Sometimes it might seem like cruises are geared toward happy couples, who board hand-in-hand like a modern-day Noah’s Ark, oblivious to those sailing alone. Adding insult to injury are the dreaded single sup
Cruise Connection: Turner Classic Movies
That’s a Wrap! Turner Classic Movies cruise brings together film stars and fans. By Chris Owen Odds are increasing that if you have a special interest, there is a theme cruise that embraces it. Once the playground for rock concerts at sea, themed sailings bring together fans of everything from mot
Save us. The muster drill isn’t fun or fabulous. But at least it’s fast.
Monday Mantra Report to your muster station… Report to your muster station… Report to your muster station… Save us. The muster drill isn’t fun or fabulous. But at least it’s fast. There’s no question that some important things in life are a bother: dental checkups, airport security, holi
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Jan Swartz
The Princess and the Sea Jan Swartz is not your typical soccer mom. Or is she? By Fran Golden Meet Jan Swartz, president of Los Angeles–based Princess Cruises, Harvard MBA, and… soccer mom. At work, she runs a cruise line with 18 ships and more than 25,000 employees around the world. At home, sh
The Caribbean from “Kokomo”
When in the Caribbean To discover quintessential island life, take your cue from a classic tune. By JD Andrews Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go… Now that you’ll have that song bouncing around in your hea
A&K River Cruising
Private Party Abercrombie Connections takes cruisers on intimate journeys in the cities it visits. By Chris Owen European river cruising continues to be a hot travel trend, experiencing unprecedented growth year over year. River cruise lines are building new ships at a frantic pace, trying to keep u
Just Add Land: Cuba
Welcome Back What cruisers can expect when they call on Cuba. By John and Sandra Nowlan When American cruise ships return to Havana, visitors will sail past 16th-century Spanish fortifications, along the esplanade and seawall, and close to the edge of historic Old Havana. This bustling metropolis of
Five Faves: Unforgettable Lines – Take a fond look back at some of the best bygone cruise lines.
Porthole‘s Five Faves Unforgettable Lines Take a fond look back at some of the best bygone cruise lines. This has been a year of unbelievable advances in cruising, from apps to bionic bartenders. But the simple fact is the same now as it was a century and a half ago: There’s something magica
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 6, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 6, 2015 The new 604-passenger Seabourn Encore, to be delivered in December 2016, sold out its debut voyage in two days. The ultra-luxury ship will be named at a gala ceremony in Singapore on January 7, 2017; debut on voyages exploring Arabia, India, and Southeast
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 6, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 6, 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: With the Princess Cru
Splendour of the Seas to Leave Royal Caribbean Fleet in 2016 – Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015
Splendour of the Seas to Leave Royal Caribbean Fleet in 2016 Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015 North American fans of Splendour of the Seas might want to get aboard now. The 1,830-passenger, Vision-class ship has been sold by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to German subsidiary TUI Cruises, and will be
Queen Elizabeth to name Britannia – Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015
Queen Elizabeth to name Britannia Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015 P&O Cruises officials kept the name of the godmother of its newest and largest ship, the 3,611-passenger Britannia, a secret as long as they could. But word is out and it’s big: Queen Elizabeth II will do the christening ho
Carnival to debut longer, more exotic itineraries – Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015
Carnival to debut longer, more exotic itineraries Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line is dipping a big toe into the long-cruise market, with plans for 40 nine- to 15-day Carnival Journeys cruises over the next few years. Some of the line’s newest ships will be involved in the
SOLD! Crystal Cruises – Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015
SOLD! Crystal Cruises Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015 In the second major consolidation involving a luxury line in recent months, Crystal Cruises has entered into an agreement to be acquired for $550 million cash by Genting Hong Kong. The seller is Japanese company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NY
Choice Dining – The specialty restaurants on today’s cruise ships are a delicious delight… for most of us.
Monday Mantra What’s for dinner?… What’s for dinner?… What’s for dinner? Choice Dining The specialty restaurants on today’s cruise ships are a delicious delight… for most of us. You never forget your first… alternative dining venue aboard a cruise ship. For me, it was Norwegi
