Cruise Exec Spotlight: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo takes the helm of Celebrity Cruises By Susan J. Young Celebrity Cruises turns 25 this year with exciting developments under way. A letter of intent has been signed for Project Edge, the newbuild project that will bring two 117,000-grt, 2,900-passenger ships to set sail in 2018 and
Inside Alaska
Inside Alaska Go beyond the shoreline to experience even more of Alaska By Loren Holmes If your first sight of Alaska is by cruise ship, you’ll no doubt be in awe of this beautiful land. With surprises around every turn, it’s rarely a letdown for first-time visitors. But the coast is just the ti
LGBT Cruises: Out and About
Options abound for today’s LGBT Cruises By Randall Shirley “Where’s the craziest place the two of you have ever made whoopee?” It’s a question you may have heard during some version of the classic Newlywed Game on a cruise ship. Ten years ago, my partner and I were the first gay couple to
Like A Local: Barcelona
The Best of Barcelona When cruising from this popular port city, close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Sally Davies A resident of Barcelona since 2001, I have left no stone unturned in the quest for the perfect café con leche, the fluffiest tortilla, the bar with the longest hours,
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding Nothing is more romantic than nautical nuptials. By Fran Golden I’m walking in my Badgley Mischka wedding gown through the elegant Piazza atrium aboard Regal Princess. My fiancé, David, and Gavin MacLeod (yes, The Love Boat captain) are waiting for my arrival. A
Greek Odyssey
Greek Odyssey Set sail on a back-to-basics family vacation. By Heidi Sarna After 30 cruises on the world’s megaships enjoying playrooms and video arcades, my 12-year-old twin sons were finally old enough for a small-ship cruise. We booked a 7-night sailing round-trip from Athens on the 178-passeng
Routine Reminders – Cruise memories last a lifetime
Monday Mantra A Shipload of Memories…A Shipload of Memories…A Shipload of Memories… Routine Reminders Cruise memories last a lifetime. Nothing drives home how frequently my husband and I sailed more than the heartbreaking task of sifting through Michael’s possessions since his death on April
Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston in 2016 | Cruise News, May 18, 2015
Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston in 2016 Cruise News, May 18, 2015 In fall 2016, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries and ports when the line returns to New York, Miami, and Galveston for limited-time sailings. In October, Disney Magic will sail from New York on
Five Faves: Sea-centric Songs
Porthole’s Five Faves Sea-centric Songs Enya may have created the sounds most synonymous with sailing away, but it’s not the only song in the key of cruising. If you were putting together the typical cruising soundtrack, it would need to include the Love Boat theme, a dozen Bob Marley son
Celebrity Cruises Enhances Caribbean Itineraries with More Port Overnights | Cruise News, May 21, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Enhances Caribbean Itineraries with More Port Overnights Cruise News, May 21, 2015 Celebrity Cruises has announced that the line is adding additional overnight stays on more than 40 Caribbean sailings starting in January 2016. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity, said
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 22 ,2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 22, 2015 Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek will join guests aboard Adventure Canada’s Arctic Explorer itinerary this summer. The 12-day adventure departs August 9 and traces the route of Arctic explorers, traveling from Quassuittuq (Resolute), Nunavut, and down the eastern
Cruise Deal of the Week | May 22, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week May 22, 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″] Windstar Cruises is offering g
First Copper River salmon arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
First Copper River Salmon Arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Cruise News – May 22, 2015 A buzz of excitement surrounded the King Salmon Restaurant at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge last week, when a helicopter carrying the season’s first catch of wild Copper River king salmon to
Allure Of The Seas Debuts in Europe | Cruise News – May 22, 2015
Allure Of The Seas debuts in Europe Cruise News – May 22, 2015 Having just emerged from an 18-day drydock revitalization, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is calling on European cities like Barcelona, Marseilles, Pisa, and Rome – with new restaurants, suites, staterooms, and
Sympathy for the Sticky-Fingered
Monday Mantra I plead guilty…I plead guilty…I plead guilty… Sympathy for the Sticky-Fingered It’s hard not to want to take a little piece of paradise home with you. Shiplifter (ship-lift-er) n.: One who disembarks from a cruise with stemware, dishware, linens, ashtrays, or other items clearl
Carnival Vista to debut with first-of-its-kind family features | Cruise News – May 26, 2015
Carnival Vista to debut with first-of-its-kind family features Cruise News – May 26, 2015 When Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista debuts in May 2016, it’ll offer families one-of-a-kind onboard features. In fact, Carnival Vista is being specifically designed with families in mind, said t
Star Clippers to Build World’s Biggest Square-Rigger | Cruise News – May 27, 2015
Star Clippers to build world’s biggest square-rigger Cruise News – May 27, 2015 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has officially announced that it has already started building a fourth ship to add to its fleet, which currently includes 170-passenger Star Clipper and Star Flyer,
Five Faves: Theme Cruises
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Favorite Theme Cruises Whether you’re into progressive rock or proper punctuation, there’s bound to be an upcoming cruise that’ll float your boat Cruisers love company. One of the best experiences on any ship is getting to know someone new, whether it’s that glob
Vote for Your Favorite Cruise Lines in Porthole’s Readers’ Choice Awards!
Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine, encourages cruisers to vote in the magazine’s 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, there are 54 categories that award the best of the best in cruising. Every ballot is also your entry to win a 2-night Fort Lauderdale get
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 29, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 29, 2015 Un-Cruise Adventures has unveiled their schedule of Alaska cruises, including two all-new itineraries from Juneau – Exploring Muir’s Wilderness (on the 84-guest Safari Endeavour) and Yachter’s Alaskan Frontier (on the 22-guest Safari Quest). Norw
