Cruise News – August 22, 2014
Cruise News – August 22, 2014 Carnival Cruise Lines beefs up Baltimore options Carnival Cruise Lines will, for the first time, operate a one-of-a-kind series of 10- to 14-day Caribbean cruises from Baltimore on Carnival Pride. The line is also adding a pair of 5-day Bermuda, 6-day Bahamas
Five Faves: Family Matters – When it comes to a group vacation, choose to cruise!
Porthole’s Five Faves Family Matters When it comes to a group vacation, choose to cruise! This summer, I spent a weeklong family vacation with 14 family members ranging in age from 4 to 71. We gathered in a five-bedroom house on Lake Tahoe for a week of sun and fun… and a crazy amount [&h
Cabin Fever – Cruising can push the buddy system past the breaking point.
Monday Mantra Cabin Fever Cruising can push the buddy system past the breaking point. I will find the ideal cabinmate… I will find the ideal cabinmate…I will find the ideal cabinmate “Now, for the first problem. Which bed do you want?” That was my first clue that the friend I would be cruisi
Cruise News – August 15, 2014
Cruise News – August 15, 2014 Quantum of the Seas Floats Out with Giant Pink Bear Royal Caribbean International used the shipyard float-out of Quantum of the Seas to preview the ship’s multimillion-dollar art collection – including a 30-foot-tall, magenta-colored polar bear. As the 4,180-p
Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Ship Tour
Gary travels on the Nieuw Amsterdam My video tour of the Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam of all the public rooms and facilities.
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship – Freestyle Cruising
Freestyle Cruising Video Tour A video tour of the Norwegian Epic cruise ship showing the huge range of choice of restaurants, bars, facilities, entertainment and things to do as part of their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. I check out the water slides and huge Kid’s club too
Uniworld “River Beatrice” River Cruise Ship Tour
Gary on “River Beatrice” Join me on a tour of a luxury river cruse ship that is called a “boutique hotel on the river”. It is Uniworld River Cruises “River Beatrice” ship that cruises along the Danube between Budapest in Hungary and Passau near Munich Germany.
Overview of Carnival Inspiration Cruise
Husband and wife filmmakers telling stories of love and adventure. We took a quick 3-day weekend cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico. The Carnival Inspiration Cruise is definitely the cruise for you if all you want to do is drink and party – so prepare yourself to be entertained! 🙂
The Aria: Luxury on the Amazon
Alex gives a virtual tour of The Aria The Aria, a boutique cruise ship plying the remote waters of the Amazon River in Peru. Learn more at Alex in Wanderland.
A Week Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas
Ashley Castle’s week on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas I ventured on board Royal Caribbean’s recently refurbished Navigator of the Seas, now sailing from Galveston, Texas, for a week of fun on board and in the ports of call: Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize and Cozume
MSC Divina: Ship Tour
Get Lost with Kelley Ferro aboard the beautiful MSC Divina! The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxurious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy!
MSC Divina: Dining Tour
Get Lost with Kelley Ferro aboard the beautiful MSC Divina! The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxurious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy!
MSC Divina: Stateroom Tour
Get Lost with Kelley Ferro aboard the beautiful MSC Divina! The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxuruious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy!
MSC Divina: Entertainment on Board
Get Lost with Kelley Ferro aboard the beautiful MSC Divina! The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. This gem of a ship is luxuruious and simply lavish–with amazing amenities, rooms, entertainment & dining–it is quite classy!
MSC Divina: Activities on Board
Get Lost with Kelley Ferro aboard the beautiful MSC Divina! The stunning MSC Divina pulled into Miami’s harbor in November to start her Caribbean route. There is so much to do on the Divina, from a waterslide to pools, open air lounges & the spa–you won’t want to get off the sh
Five Fave Photos: Snap To It! Most Photogenic Cruise Destinations
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Fave Photos: Snap To It The world’s most photogenic cruise destinations Traveling the world is what I do. Whether for work or for fun, I’ve explored 90 countries and all seven continents. Lucky for today’s cruisers, so many of the world’s most beautiful desti
Remembering the Black Dress – Worn – and worn out – on the best of cruises
Monday Mantra Ode to The Black Dress Worn – and worn out – on the best of cruises. I need a new dress…I need a new dress…I need a new dress… It was black. It was elegant. And it seemed to have a magical ability to expand or contract in order to perfectly fit my body […]
Cruise News – August 8, 2014
Cruise News – August 8, 2014 Celebrity Eclipse to Get Makeover Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class Celebrity Eclipse is heading into dry dock in the spring – right before the ship begins its sixth summer season sailing from Southampton, UK. Celebrity Eclipse will get enhancements already add
Five Faves: Rollin’ on the River – Things to Love About a River Cruise
Porthole’s Five Faves Rollin’ on the River Five Favorite Things to Love About a River Cruise I’ve been cruising for 35 years. I’ve sailed on hundreds of ships, from my first job as a cruise director aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Mardi Gras to today’s big, bigger, and biggest megaships pl
Cruise Wisdom Web Extra: Which Caribbean Itinerary is Right for You?
Eastern, Western, or Southern? Choosing the Caribbean itinerary that’s best for you. All three of these itineraries are a must-do for any avid cruiser. It’s selecting which one to try first that’s a matter of personal preference. Do you want to visit ports that offer historical sightseeing opt
