Effy Jewelry Debuts on Princess Ships – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Effy Jewelry Debuts on Princess Ships Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Fans of American fine jewelry line Effy will soon find temptations on three Princess Cruises’ ships in the Caribbean and Panama Canal, beginning next month. Effy is stocking standalone shops on Caribbean Princess, Emerald Princess, a
Cruise Deals of the Week – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Cruise Deals of the Week Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Each week, Porthole Cruise News brings you the latest promos, deals, and special offers from the cruise lines. [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Crui
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Food Network’s Guy Fieri and country music stars Rascal Flatts helped Carnival Cruise Lines show off its new partnership with the Dallas Cowboys by making pre-game appearances during a “Tailgate Takeover” at AT&
A Journey along the Danube River
Have a look at some of the highlights of a Danube River cruise aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto.
Five Faves: Baseball Parks To Cruise To
Porthole’s Five Faves Baseball Parks To Cruise To Take me out to the ballgame, or take you on a sea cruise? Why not both! With the World Series getting off to an exciting start last night, it reminds me that 1) there’s nothing better than baseball this time of year, and 2) there’s only so [&he
Oasis of the Seas Gets Dynamic Dining – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 Oasis of the Seas Gets Dynamic Dining The world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Rotterdam with a bevy of new amenities … including in the culinary realm. As on the soon-to-debut Quantum of the Seas, Oasis of
Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston… and more – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston Houston, we’ve got a new ship. The recently updated Norwegian Jewel began sailing this week from the Bayport Cruise Terminal, where it will be homeported through April 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line had not been in the market for
R-O-C-K on the S-E-A – During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 R-O-C-K on the S-E-A During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. When’s the last time you went to a live concert? For me, it’s been about seven years. And when I asked this question to fellow journalists while sailing aboard Carnival B
Five Faves: Fall for Foliage
Porthole’s Five Faves Fall for Foliage ’Tis the season for some great leaf-peeping shore excursions If you’re cruising on a Canada/New England itinerary this fall, consider yourself lucky! The region offers some of the world’s best fall foliage scenery, and visiting cruise passengers get to
Home Makers – Cabin stewards are the unsung heroes of every cruise.
Monday Mantra I love my cabin steward…I love my cabin steward…I love my cabin steward… Home Makers Cabin stewards are the unsung heroes of every cruise. I have never had a cabin steward who sucked. Ever. That could be today’s entire Monday Mantra right there if not for those pesky little wor
Love Boat Fun in 2015 – Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014
Love Boat Fun in 2015 Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 Princess Cruises has been heavily promoting its 50th anniversary next year and now comes word the yearlong festivities will include a themed dining room menu (featuring dishes from the past five decades), special desserts created by chocolatier Norman
Regent Debuts Land Tours, Plus… – Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2014
Regent Debuts Land Tours, Plus… Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its winter 2015/2016 sailings roster, and included on cruises to the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia are some new pre- and post-cruise options. Passengers of the all-inclusive line who stay in top
Tats at Sea, Featured Deal… and more – Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2014
Tats at Sea, Featured Deals… and more Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 You knew it was coming. America’s first-ever tattoo-themed cruise will take place on Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas next year. And yes, there will be opportunity to get inked onboard – and by so
Five Faves: Unique Museums of the Western Med
Porthole’s Five Faves Unique Museums of the Western Med Cruise through culture with these memorable – and often overlooked – collections. While these are extraordinary museums, they may not be the first ones that come to mind in the culture-rich Western Mediterranean. However, as an a
Show me the way. Sometimes, it’s not the destination, but the guide who really makes the journey.
Monday Mantra I want a great guide…I want a great guide…I want a great guide… Show me the way Sometimes, it’s not the destination, but the guide who really makes the journey. The cruise lines have this whole shore excursion thing all wrong. I already know that places like The Vatican, The Lo
Familiar Faces and New Places on Norwegian Escape – Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014
Familiar Faces and New Places on Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014 Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape, the Breakaway-Plus ship scheduled to debut next fall, will retain popular design features from the line’s Breakaway class, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place
Crystal Symphony Gets a Makeover – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
Crystal Symphony Gets a Makeover Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014 Crystal Cruises likes to keep things fresh, with the latest example being a $20 million redesign of Crystal Symphony during a two-week drydock. The ship is showing off new fitness areas, updated public rooms, and additional allergy-friend
Deals of the Week: CLIA Cruise Week Brings Savings…and more – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
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Five Faves: Cruise Line Apps You Can’t Do Without
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Cruise Line Apps You Can’t Do Without. Unlock your ship’s secrets with this smart software. Some cruisers like to enjoy their vacation as an opportunity to disconnect from the digital world, a chance to take the smart phone, tablet, BlackBerry, and laptop and lock th
Cruise Companions
Monday Mantra I miss Svein and Lars…I miss Svein and Lars…I miss Svein and Lars… Cruise Companions No matter the miles in between, some onboard friendships endure long after debarkation. Just when I was beginning to think most cruises were packed to the pool deck with a predictable combination
