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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
Cruising 2013: A Year in Review
Just as in years past, 2013 brought some great innovations and unique enhancements to the cruise experience. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. The 4,000-passenger, New York–based Norwegian Breakaway made waves with its Big Apple–inspired décor and a first-of-its-kind expansive water
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
Party of 1,000
PARTY OF 1,000 Create exclusive, lasting memories for your group on a charter cruise. By Chris Owen If being at sea for a special occasion is your idea of a great way to relax, unwind, or celebrate, why not bring along some friends? Better yet, why not bring along a whole bunch of friends, say [&hel
Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister Jan and Cindy Brady might disagree, but it’s not always the oldest sister who gets all the attention. In cruising, though there’s undeniable hoopla when a new ship in a new class debuts, it’s often the sister ships that represent new innovations and enticements that define the c
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
Cunard Welcomes Queen Anne to Fleet
Today, Queen Anne officially became the latest addition to Cunard’s fleet during a handover ceremony in Italy. Cunard received the ship at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, where master shipbuilders constructed it. The ship is now on its way to Southampton for its seven-night ma
Top 5 Shore Excursions In The Caribbean
Cruises attract vacationers of all breeds due to the near-limitless amenities offered onboard. However, what happens off board can be just as enticing as what happens onboard. Spending time in port gives cruise goers the opportunity to explore a new and exciting world of food, culture, and adventure
Father’s Day Five
JUST AS FATHER KNOWS BEST, HE ALSO deserves the best. Rather than going with the same old standbys, let cruise magic add a little extra to your Father’s Day gift. Father’s Day is only a few shopping days away, but planning your present couldn’t be easier. Take the stereotypical dad-gift, a
Katie McAlister Named President Of Cunard
Cunard has announced Katie McAlister as the next president of the cruise line. Effective come August, McAlister will join the Southampton-based Cunard. She is currently the chief marketing officer for UK & Ireland at TUI, where she has worked for 20 years. “We are delighted to have someo
CUNARD UNVEILS NEW DETAILS ABOUT QUEEN ANNE’S UPCOMING ART COLLECTION
This past week, Cunard welcomed guests to an exceptional evening at Carlton House Terrace in London to showcase all that Queen Anne- the latest Cunard cruise liner- has to offer. Members of the media, influencers and cruise industry networks were in attendance and were able to take part in a 360-bra
Matt Mitcham Makes His Return to Cruising
One of cruising’s most popular cruise directors is back on board a cruise ship, but this time he’s overseeing a very special kind of cruise! Former Carnival Cruise Director Matt Mitcham made waves when he announced he’d be leaving his position back in 2020 after 14 years working fo
Royal Caribbean Set to Welcome Unvaccinated Guests
Another cruise line is allowing unvaccinated guests to sail on board, so long as they still test negative for COVID-19 prior to cruising. Royal Caribbean International announced today that starting Sept. 5, the cruise line will welcome all guests – unvaccinated and vaccinated – to sail on board
Your Guide to Exploring Puerto Vallarta
Most major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland America, Carnival, and Princess make the vibrant city of Puerto Vallarta a port of call. You may have come here once yourself on a cruise and wished to come back for longer than just a day in port. If now feels like the right time [
FCCA Convenes in Miami
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is a non-profit trade organization made up of 22 member cruise lines operating nearly 200 cruise ships in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. Earlier this month, the delegation from the Bahamas met in Miami for an event led by the Hon. Ches
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January 7, 2022 By Evan Gove Cruise Deal of the WeekFeatured Cruise Deal of the Week – January 7, 2022 Welcome to 2022 and the new look Porthole Cruise and Travel! No, we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, but that’s okay! What we do have is cruise deals and lots of them. If [&hell
Cunard’s Captain Christopher Wells Retires After 20 Years
After 20 years with Cunard and 30 in total with Carnival Corporation, Captain Christopher Wells is retiring and being awarded the rank of Commodore for his outstanding service. For the past 13 years, Wells has been at the helm of Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 after being involved in
New Azamara Chairman Orlando Ashford Bullish on the Industry
There’s been plenty of cruise news lately, but one of the most significant news breaks came in January when Royal Caribbean Group announced they’d sold their small ship brand Azamara to a private equity firm in New York called Sycamore Partners. If that news wasn’t big enough, the
Orlando Ashford Named Executive Chairman of Azamara
It wasn’t a long hiatus from the cruise industry for Orlando Ashford. The former President of Holland America Line stepped down from the company in May of 2020 after six years at the helm, but the news today is he’s back operating a cruise line! Sycamore Partners, the private equit