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Readers’ Choice Awards 2014
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A Taste of Nassau
When cruisers arrive at a port, it’s best to have a plan. Some may prefer organized shore excursions. Some may want to explore on their own. In either case, making last-minute choices when you arrive on-island is not always the best way to go. I’ve seen cruise passengers disembark totall
Editor-in-Chief Awards 2014
Each year, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Bill Panoff, has a tough time picking his favorites from the cruise and travel industry. With so many amazing options that await cruisers, these awards give kudos to those who go above and beyond in terms of service, quality, and memorable mo
Celebrity Making Cruising More Private for Suite Guests
Celebrity Cruises announced plans for a luxury, ship-within-a-ship concept – meaning suite guests won’t have to mingle with other guests – if they don’t want to. This notion was first introduced by Norwegian Cruise Line with its The Haven and then MSC Cruises’ The Yacht Club on
Grammys, Award-Winning Musicians, and . . . Cruising?
Something is new in the fresh sea breeze and it has to do with the Grammy Awards. You know, as in award-winning musicians. And both Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Lines are name-dropping. A while back, Norwegian announced that the new, Miami-centric Norwegian Getaway – which was offic
Look for a Wave of Deals
As cruise lines look to kick-start the new year by getting plenty of reservations on the books, the “Wave Season” deals are rolling in. Look for opportunities to save on cruise fares booked between January and March, the largest booking period for cruises, thanks to the annual sales event. The o
Dinner and a Show: Cirque Dreams
Dinner and a Show: Cirque Dreams When Norwegian Cruise Line wanted the show of all shows, it knew exactly whom to turn to: Cirque founder Neil Goldberg By Patricia Kutza It’s been called a mash-up of Moulin Rouge and the circus. But guests aboard Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Breakaway are of
CEO Kevin Sheehan: Above the Rim
Above the Rim Cruise CEO Kevin Sheehan is as familiar with ports of call as he is with points in the paint. By Bob Cooper Mention traveling to Kevin Sheehan — CEO and president of Norwegian Cruise Line — and you’ll have to forgive him if his mind turns to penalty calls for not dribbling [&hell
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
15 Best Atriums at Sea
15 Best Atriums at Sea By Heidi Sarna A cruise ship atrium is like the vessel’s town square, and there’s often an eye-catching sculpture or architectural flourish that immediately attracts passengers to the area. “The atrium is fundamentally important,” says long-time Carnival interior archi
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
Mooning Over SH Diana
When you walk onto Swan Hellenic’s newest ship, SH Diana, you are immediately greeted with a sense of elegance and sophistication. That’s not what you might expect from an expedition ship, but the newest member of Swan Hellenic’s fleet captures the essence of high-class exploration. As soon as
Swan Hellenic’s Hidden Waterways of Norway
Having been thoroughly impressed on a brief three day inaugural cruise from Nova Scotia to Boston with Swan Hellenic’s newly launched SH Vega last fall, I was anxious to see if a longer cruise would measure up. Slotting in a 12 day summer cruise of discovery from Tromso, Norway to Amsterdam aboard
Silversea Opens Exclusive Pre-Sale On 206 New Voyages For Summer 2025
A pre-sale for a new collection of 206 voyages during summer 2025 is now open exclusively through Silversea Cruises! Between March and November 2025, the latest voyage collection by Silversea Cruises demonstrates the brand’s leadership in destination offerings, featuring a wide range of unique
Details of MSC Euribia’s Naming Revealed Ahead of Copenhagen Ceremony
MSC Cruises revealed information regarding the Naming Ceremony of the line’s newest ship, MSC Euribia. The June 8 event will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark due to the city’s maritime history. MSC Euribia is touted by the line as being “Built for the Future.” As the most energy-efficient c
Swan Hellenic Holds Naming Ceremony For New SH Diana
The newest ship from Swan Hellenic is officially ready to sail! The cruise line hosted a naming ceremony on board the brand new SH Diana in Amsterdam early this morning. The ship’s Godmother, Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel was joined by Swan Hellenic Senior Management
Environmentally Friendly MSC Euribia Completes Sea Trials
After a four-day trial in the Atlantic Ocean, MSC Euribia has completed her deepwater intensive systems tests. MSC Cruises’ second liquefied natural gas-powered ship is heading back to the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, for the finishing touches. Delivery to MSC Cru
Cunard Announces Winter 2025 Program
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, is set to embark on her first World Voyage in 2025. The luxury cruise line announced its Winter 2025 program, which has over 133 voyages with stops at 159 unique destinations worldwide. Queen Anne will be the only ship to offer a full World Voyage in 2025. Queen E
SWAN HELLENIC NAMES VALERIE ANN WILSON GODMOTHER OF SH DIANA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced the details for the naming ceremony of its newest and largest expedition cruise ship, SH Diana. The ceremony for the cruise line’s third ice-class vessel will take place on May 4, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The brand-new SH Diana will get to call the luxury tra
Give Yourself the Valentine’s Day Gift of a Lifetime With Aurora Expeditions
Give Yourself the Valentine’s Day Gift of a Lifetime! I might not know a whole lot about Aurora Expeditions, but I love them already. While other cruise lines are marking the arrival of Valentine’s Day with promises of new romantic heights, Aurora Expeditions is encouraging us solo sailors to us