Five Faves: The Mother of All Gifts
Porthole‘s Five Faves The Mother of All Gifts Five great gift ideas for the cruise-loving mom in your life. We all go through it. “What in the world am I going to get mom for Mother’s Day this year?” If the mom on your list loves to cruise, then check out our roundup of five […]
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 8, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 8, 2015 Clear Lounge, a new attraction Puerta Maya in Cozumel, is being billed as the world’s first underwater oxygen bar. You put on a SeaTREK helmet, get in a 13,000-gallon freestanding aquarium, and breathe “invigorating oxygen” mixed with
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 8, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week May 8, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: Through the month of May,
New Princess Ship Will Head to China | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
New Princess Ship Will Head to China Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Princess Cruises will send the as-yet-unnamed sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess to China – marking the first Carnival Corp. newbuild destined for the Chinese market. The 3,600-passenger ship, currently under constructi
New Small-Ship Cruises Launching in Cuba | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
New Small-Ship Cruises Launching in Cuba Cruise News – May 8, 2015 International Expeditions is launching new small-ship cruises on Cuba’s western coast, from Cienfuegos to Havana, officials said. The 7-day sailings, coupled with hotel nights for a 10-day package, will be aboard the 48-passe
Windstar Adds Star Breeze to Fleet | Cruise News – May 8, 2015
Windstar adds Star Breeze to fleet Cruise News – May 8, 2015 Pier-side on a sunny day in Nice, Windstar Cruises christened its fifth ship and second power yacht, the 212-passenger Star Breeze – one of three ships the upscale small ship line purchased from Seabourn. “I can’t think of
Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! (Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber?)
Monday Mantra Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’…Cruisin’ for a boozin’… Here’s to you, and to me, and to all the ships at sea! Is it the rum? Or just the vacation spirit? Why does cruising wake up the inner imbiber? Do I like to drink? I might say I do, but the re
Five Faves: Private Label – Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program.
Porthole’s Five Faves Private Label Five reasons to toast MSC Cruises’ wine-blending program There’s never a shortage of wine on a cruise ship, but imagine getting a Napa Valley or Sonoma experience of both wine tasting and blending right on board. That was our experience on a recent sailing a
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 15, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week May 15, 2015 [sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] With the Silver Select promotio
Seabourn Launches New Zodiac and Kayak Tours | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
Seabourn Launches New Zodiac and Kayak Tours Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Passengers aboard Seabourn Quest on three Northern Europe itineraries this summer will be able to experience the line’s new shore excursion option of a Zodiac inflatable boat or kayak tour, launched right from the ship&#
Speed Through Customs Control in Vancouver | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
Speed Through Customs Control in Vancouver Cruise News — May 15, 2015 Vancouver’s Canada Place can claim new status as the first cruise terminal in the world with Automatic Passport Control (APC) kiosks. Ten self-service BorderXpress kiosks have been installed to help speed up the process of
The Vikings aren’t just coming — they’re here to make a splash | Cruise News — May 15, 2015
The Vikings aren’t just coming — they’re here to make a splash Cruise News — May 15, 2015 This week Porthole is aboard Viking Star, a ship that’s very clearly and very cleverly destined to create a new niche in the ocean cruise market. Much about the 930-passenger ship is new o
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
Cruise Connection: Seabourn Food & Wine
A Sailing to Savor Mouthwatering moments aboard Seabourn’s first-ever Food & Wine cruise By Chris Owen Those who take on cruise lines’ culinary efforts know there is a lot at stake. After all, a big part of the cruise experience has always been dining, whether it’s 24-hour room service, a
May Sailaway
Guess the port that Porthole Cruise Magazine is setting sail from. Think you know the answer? Enter your guess in the comments below (by Monday, May 18th, 2015, at 5pm ET) and one lucky winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a Porthole prize pack! CORRECT ANSWER: OCHO RIOS, JAMA
Cruise Ship Review: Grand Celebration
Cruise Ship Review: Grand Celebration There’s much to celebrate now that the Bahamas just got a little easier to experience. By Rico Bronte The ports of Fort Lauderdale and Miami have long been the gateways to cruising the Caribbean, but with the recent inaugural sailing of Grand Celebration out o
Just Add Land: Europe
More to Explore Consider these city add-ons before or after your European cruise. By Felicity Long No matter how glitzy the ship, half the fun of any Europe cruise is the chance to explore new destinations. Sure, pre- and post-cruise stays are a great choice for passengers who want an in-depth look
Cruise Wisdom: Cruise Lingo
Learn the Lingo A handy cheatsheet for first-time cruisers By Cindy O’Neil Q: Several of our friends are avid cruisers, and when they talk about their recent voyages, my husband and I are often left in the dark. It almost seems that cruisers have their own secret language! Can you help us with
The Best Cruise Ports for Fishing
Cruising lets you catch the big one while in ports around the world. By Lynn and Cele Seldon We live on the North Carolina coast, where there’s world-class fishing in inland waterways, right from our beach, and out for miles in the Atlantic Ocean. With fishing as a favorite pastime, we’re always
