Five Faves: Hot Miami
Porthole’s Five Faves Hot Miami Five favorite things to do in the Magic City this spring and summer While some people may avoid South Florida during the hotter months, spring and summer are actually wonderful times of the year to explore Miami. The crowds have lessened so traffic isn’t as crazy,
Go Fish! An Amazing Alaska Shore Excursion
Check out this exciting video of the Deadliest Catch shore excursion in Ketchikan, Alaska, which you can experience aboard several cruise lines sailing the region.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs | Apr. 17, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line announced The Band Perry, Boston, Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts, and Heart will be among the next acts in the Carnival LIVE! concert series. The bands will perform for passengers in 900- to 1,300-seat theaters while ships are docked in Co
Cruise Deal of the Week | Apr. 17, 2015
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Seabourn Starts Construction of New Ultra-Luxury Ship | Cruise News – Apr. 17, 2015
Seabourn starts construction of new ultra-luxury ship Apr. 17, 2015 Construction of the much-anticipated Seabourn Encore is officially under way, the first steel ceremonially cut at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The innovative, 600-passenger ship will debut in late 2016, the first new
Norwegian makes Asian Restaurants Free | Cruise News – Apr. 17, 2015
Norwegian makes Asian restaurants free Apr. 17, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has eliminated the cover charge and a la carte pricing at its popular Asian restaurants — including Shanghai’s Noodle Bar on Breakaway-class ships and Norwegian Epic, and Jasmine Garden on Norwegian Jade. The move to
Disney Leaps into River Cruising | Cruise News – Apr. 17, 2015
Disney leaps into river cruising Apr. 17, 2015 Disney’s tour company arm, Adventures by Disney, will launch a series of one-week river cruises on the Danube next year aboard a new, custom-built AmaWaterways ship, the 170-passenger AmaViola. It’s a significant move for a family-oriented c
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 24, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 24, 2015 When Disney Dream heads to a 20-day dry dock in the Bahamas in October, the ship will get updates including two new interactive play areas: one, a Star Wars–themed playroom modeled on the Millennium Falcon and another based on the video game Disney Infinit
Cruise Deal of the Week | Apr. 24, 2015
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MSC brings MSC Divina back to Miami year-round, names new Vista-class ship | Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015
MSC brings MSC Divina back to Miami year-round, names new Vista-class ship Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Divina will return to cruising year-round from Miami to the Caribbean beginning in November. The ship is spending this summer in the Mediterranean. “North
Royal Caribbean Launches Anthem with Song | Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015
Royal Caribbean Launches Anthem with Song Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 In a lively event featuring Welsh boys choir Only Boys Aloud, rock guitars, a DJ, a pop-singing British-travel-agent godmother, and bagpipes too, Royal Caribbean International launched its latest Quantum-class ship, the 4,18
Norwegian Sky cruises to include free unlimited drinks | Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015
Norwegian Sky cruises to include free unlimited drinks Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 In an age of cruising that often seems to center on the “what’s new,” Norwegian Cruise Line is taking a bold move to get attention for its oldest ship. Beginning in January 2016, drinks will be
Artisans of the World: Amedeo Canfora
If the Shoe Fits Put your best foot forward with Canfora’s custom, wearable art. By Debbi K. Kickham If there’s one ultimate souvenir from a trip to Capri, it’s a pair of the handmade, custom-fit sandals that Jackie Kennedy made famous in the ’60s. Who can forget the inimitable shots of her
Five Faves: Bring on the May Flowers (and More Celebrations)!
Porthole’s Five Faves Bring on the May Flowers (and More)! Our five favorite May Day celebrations around the world. The April showers are just about over, which means it’s time to have a little fun in the sun for May Day. The first of May is a holiday with deep roots in different parts of [&hell
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 1, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 1, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed artist renderings for the opulent pool area of the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer. Around the pool there’s teak decking, plush loungers, circular two-person daybeds, natural stone and marble accents, and a Southeast
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 1, 2015
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American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
American Cruise Lines launches second ship on Mississippi May 1, 2015 American Cruise Lines christened its second ship on the Mississippi, the 150-passenger paddlewheeler American Eagle, with Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, serving as godmother. American Eagle has stateroo
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Chef Thomas Keller Signs with Seabourn May 1, 2015 In a major coup in the foodie realm, Seabourn signed a deal with The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller, arguably America’s top chef, to consult on cuisine for all the line’s ships and create dishes to debut early next fall. Keller wi
Mrs. Brady to Dance on Holland America Line | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Mrs. Brady to Dance on Holland America Line May 1, 2015 TV’s favorite mom, Florence Henderson, best known for her role as Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch, will be headlining two Holland America Line “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” theme cruises in June. Henderson, who was a Season
Carnival’s Arnold Donald Hints at a New Brand | Cruise News – May 1, 2015
Carnival’s Arnold Donald Hints at a New Brand May 1, 2015 Porthole‘s Fran Golden interviewed Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold Donald last week at a Society of American Travel Writers conference in Miami, and while Donald didn’t break any big news he did some titillating hint
