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Cruising Down Under
CRUISING DOWN UNDER With more cruise lines adding Australia to their summer routes, travelers now have easier access to all this faraway land has to offer. By Natalie Aroyan Ever the bucket-list destination deemed too distant, Australia is now becoming easier to reach thanks to the largest cruise li
Extreme Makeovers
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition Crystal Serenity takes on a chic new look. By John and Sandra Nowlan Extreme Makeover without the annoying host who screams through a bullhorn? Now that’s serenity. Crystal Serenity, in fact. Following a $25 million refurbishment in May, Crystal Cruises’ classic
Food for Thought
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Table Talk Chow down with the chef? Now that’s cruising! By Chris Cognac You liked the midnight buffet. You loved the specialty restaurants. Now get ready for the ultimate culinary coma — otherwise known as dining at the Chef’s Table. Food, as everybody knows, lo
It’s About Time (15 Years of Cruising)
It’s About Time See how cruise ships have changed and evolved since you first started reading Porthole. By Fran Golden If you’ve been a cruiser for the past few decades (or even years), you’ve no doubt witnessed quite an evolution of cruise ship development. Certainly, we at Porthole Cruise
Hannah Waddingham Joins Sun Princess Christening
During a naming ceremony at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham became the godmother of the newest Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess! She christened the ship, wished for blessings and success for all who sailed on her, and broke a Champagne bottle to mark t
MSC Cruises Unveils New 2025 Itineraries
MSC Cruises revealed its summer 2025 itineraries for the North American market, featuring four ships sailing from U.S. homeports. Travelers can choose from various vacation options, with departures from New York City, Miami, and Port Canaveral visiting destinations in the Caribbean, Florida, The Bah
Sun Princess to Offer New Culinary Experiences
Princess Cruises’ latest ship, Sun Princess, will revolutionize the culinary scene with top chefs, luxury ingredients, and unique dining experiences for guests on its inaugural voyage on February 28, 2024! Additional exclusive dining options were also announced for passengers sailing on this u
Cunard Introduces New 2025 Voyages
For over 180 years, Cunard has been a leader in ocean travel, and the brand is offering guests an addition of 180 new itineraries in 2025! Exclusive Cunard World Club Members will be available to book a reservation on October 4, 2023. Bookings will be available to the general public on October
Disney Cruise Line Adds Encanto and Soul Experiences To The Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line has added two fan-favorite films, Encanto and Soul, to the line’s new family-friendly experiences aboard the Disney Magic. The “Encanto”-themed entertainment and “Soul”-inspired lounge were added during a dry dock project in Freeport, The Bahamas. The line also upgraded
AmaWaterways Reveals First-Ever Magdalena River Cruises
Today, AmaWaterways revealed details of two new ships debuting in 2024! Guests can get ready to visit a list of destinations with cultural and immersive experiences aboard the AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia! “We are absolutely thrilled to have two beautiful ships joining our growing fleet of
Crystal Cruises Announces Return OF onboard leaders
Crystal Cruises has shared the news of several onboard leaders returning to the brand to help prepare for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony’s inaugural season. Herbert Jaeger and Josef Matt will once again lead the preparation for Crystal Symphony, while Huber
Celebrate Valentine’s Day On Princess Cruises’ Love Boat
It is February, the month of LOVE! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a romantic cruise! Princess Cruises invites guests to fall in love again on “The Love Boat,” while creating unforgettable memories in romantic destin
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE PRESENTS 150TH ANNIVERSARY “HERITAGE CRUISES”
The festivities for Holland America Line’s 150th Anniversary year are in full swing! Today, in addition to other festivities, the company announced the launch of brand-new “Heritage Cruises,” voyages that will give passengers the chance to experience ports that are significant to the brand’s
Discovering The Lower Danube
The world is as big as you make it and limiting yourself to well trodden cruise destinations limits the scope of this amazing and diverse planet. Of course the beaches of the Caribbean and the iconic ports of the Mediterranean have significant appeal but for me there is always a new world emerging b
Star Clippers Returns to Service
For the first time in two years, Star Clippers, the tall ship sailing company, resumes the full sailing program with all three tall ships in the Mediterranean. Star Flyer and Royal Clipper have been in the Mediterranean since last month. Now, all three ships will sail together right in time for
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam Returns to Service
Over the weekend, one of cruising’s top brands Holland America Line returned another ship to service, brining their total operating number to five ships since cruising resumed earlier this year. Nieuw Statendam sailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL yesterday for a seven-day western&nb
Crystal Cruises Announces New Bermuda Sailings
There’s no shortage of fabulous islands in and around the Caribbean, but one that often gets overlooked sits a little bit North of your favorite Caribbean hot spots. It’s been around 500 years since the first European settlers set foot on the uninhabited island of Bermuda, but since then
St. Kitts Is the Island of Limitless Possibilities
Attitude is everything, just ask the people of St. Kitts. In many respects this laid-back island paradise is your quintessential Caribbean island. It’s a place where beach shack bars grill up fresh caught fish and lobster, where you can see the colorful fisherman boats dotting the horizon in the m
Holland America Line To Celebrate 25 Years at Half Moon Cay
Private islands are all the rage in cruising lately, but one cruise line has been well ahead of the trend! Holland America Line announced plans to operate seven ships in the Caribbean with calls on Half Moon Cay during the 2022-2023 cruise season in honor of 25 years of cruising to the Bahamian isla
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Return Date
It’s been a long time since Norwegian Cruise Line carried passengers on a cruise vacation, but we finally have a date for the company’s restart. Beginning July 25, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line will resume cruise operations in Europe followed by the Caribbean on board three ships; Norwegia