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Five Faves: Bands, ho!… with Carnival LIVE
Porthole’s Five Faves Bands, ho! Five favorite things to love about a Carnival LIVE concert cruise There’s something to be said about mixing a cruise with your favorite music. Let’s face it, we love to walk around the ship and hear music in the lounges and on the Lido Deck – it enhances your
Cruise Wisdom: Bottom Lines
Cruise Wisdom: Bottom Lines How to Better Budget Your Shipboard Costs By Cindy O’Neil Q: My wife and I are planning our next cruise. Can you give us tips on how to better manage onboard spending so we don’t suffer from sticker shock when we receive our final bill? George G., Denver, CO A: Ah, [&
Holland America Line Adds Signature Burgers to New Terrace Grill Menu
I’m one of those people who enjoy being pampered with multiple courses served by armies of waiters in cruise ship dining rooms. But at some point on every cruise I find myself craving something simple — like a good burger. Apparently, I am not alone. New Cruise Ship Burgers Celebrity chef Gu
Carnival Brings the Sea to New Kid’s Program
Kids on Carnival ships will soon be making penguins out of Oreos, playing marine animal trivia, crafting their own sailboats, and designing their own aquariums in Camp Ocean, the line’s new marine-themed kids’ program. Launching in May on Carnival Freedom, Camp Ocean will replace Camp
What’s Your Favorite Cruise Line?
By Cindy O’Neil After having sailed on more than 50 cruises, I’m often asked that ever-popular question: Q: What is your favorite cruise line? A: And the answer is — drum roll please — whichever cruise line I’m on! I’m an equal-opportunity cruiser. I look for great deals, fascinating iti
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MSC Cruises Signs Deal For New Ships
After recent big hints, MSC Cruises has placed a big order for — you guessed it — big ships. The Italian-style–cruising line’s letter of intent with the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire is for two ships to debut in 2017 and 2019. Each will carry as many as 5,700 passengers in 2,250 c
New Carnival Vista on the Way
The world won’t see the 4,000-passenger Carnival Vista until spring 2016, but the first steel was cut last week at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy – signaling that construction has begun. Carnival Vista will be the largest ship ever built for the Carnival Cruise Lines brand
Cruise Wisdom: Socializing At Sea
Cruise Wisdom: Socializing At Sea By Cindy O’Neil Q: My husband and I are getting ready to sail on our first cruise in a few months. We are concerned about meeting people and making friends once we get on board. Can you share some secrets to finding other passengers to hang around with? – J
Carnival Ships on the Move
Much to the delight of local officials, Carnival Cruise Lines has announced a return of its ships to Baltimore, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, in 2015. The line had earlier said it would drop the ports, due in part to increased costs of operating under new federal emissions standards. Carnival
Carnival Launches Name-Brand Concerts – For a Fee
Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum, Daughtry, and even such classic rock groups as Foreigner and Chicago, will soon be performing live on Carnival Cruise Lines ships, as part of a first-of-its-kind shipboard concert series. For a fee, passengers will be able to see the popular acts perform in the
Carnival Shores Up Shore Ex with Guarantee
Looking to increase shore excursion bookings (particularly by first-time cruisers) – and to compete with third-party operators who sell tours at ports – Carnival Cruise Lines has launched an industry-first shore excursion best-price guarantee. It works this way: If you book a shore excursion t
2014 Cruise Trends
As cruise executives let their creative juices flow in terms of finding ways to enhance their product, it brings impressive new cruise ships and a number of innovations. Here are our predictions on what 2014 will bring. River cruises will continue to be a hot vacation choice. In fact, some two doze
Cruise Ship Review: Royal Princess
Cruise Ship Review: Royal Princess Veterans and first-time cruisers will find Royal Princess is truly majestic. By Lynn & Cele Seldon Christened by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, this past June just before she gave birth to baby George, the 3,560-
Another Cruise Ship Bans Smoking
Remember the days when you had to push smoke aside to walk into a cruise ship casino or lounge? Fortunately, many if today’s ships have relegated smokers to tight little corners, if they are allowed to smoke at all. Now, luxury line Crystal Cruises is the latest to eliminate smoking in nearly al
Carnival Magic: Magic Spell!
Cruise Ship Review: Carnival Magic Spell! Get drawn into the newest member of Carnival’s fleet. By Lynn and Cele Seldon When the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic sailed out of Venice on its maiden Mediterranean voyage this year, guests discovered why Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship is much more
2023 Reader’s Choice Awards Winners Revealed
“The highly anticipated 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards results have just been revealed! After receiving an overwhelming response from avid travelers around the world, we are delighted to announce the most outstanding winners in each category. Bill Panoff CEO and Editor In Chief of Porthole
PortMiami Welcomes Eight New Ships
PortMiami has announced the arrival of eight new cruise ships to the “Cruise Capital of the World” for the 2023-2024 cruise season! The new lineup of ships departing from PortMiami beginning October 2023 are Oceania Vista, Carnival Cruise Line Costa Venezia, and Scenic Eclipse II. 
Accessibility At Sea: Your Guide To Accommodations Aboard
Picking the perfect cruise for your family can be a challenge, particularly if you have needs that require special accommodations. While prior research makes your trip less stressful, knowing the accessibility features offered by cruise lines can be difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore the acces
THE EXPANSION OF PICKLEBALL BOTH ONSHORE AND AT SEA
Pickleball has recently taken the nation by storm, becoming one of the most popular sports in America and even sparking the creation of a professional pickleball league. In 2022, the PPA tour is expected to include 20 tournaments with a total cash prize of $2.5 million. Major League Pickleball (MLP)