So You Wanna Be A Cruise Writer? – If there’s one thing those muster drills teach us, it’s to always be ready.
Monday Mantra The Write Stuff…The Write Stuff…The Write Stuff… So You Wanna Be A Cruise Writer? If there’s one thing those muster drills teach us, it’s to always be ready. A lot of people ask me how I got into freelance cruise writing. In my case, I simply answered the phone. And it was a
Five Faves: Find YOUR Island Paradise
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Carnival Fantasy Plans Year of Mobile-Mexico Cruises | Cruise News – Sept. 23, 2015
Carnival Fantasy Plans Year of Mobile-Mexico Cruises Cruise News – Sept. 23, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Mobile, Alabama, have announced a year-long schedule of 4- and 5-day Mexico cruises aboard Carnival Fantasy starting in November 2016. Before deploying to Alabama, the 2,056-passe
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! | Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015
October Is National Plan a Cruise Month! Cruise News – Sept. 24, 2015 Show your #CruiseSmile to win one of 31 cruise vacations! Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice of the global cruise community, has announced October is National Plan a Cruise Month. Through the c
Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 25, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Sept. 25, 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: Royal Caribbean
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 25, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Sept. 25, 2015 Puerto Vallarta is ready to host the 21st International Gourmet Festival, welcoming more than 30 renowned chefs and more than 400,000 food fans for seven days of a-la-carte dining, gourmet safaris, wine tasting, and chef’s tables from November 16
Bee Afraid – Melissophobia (the fear of stinging insects) can turn even the sweetest excursion a little sour.
Monday Mantra A honey of a tour … A honey of a tour … A honey of a tour … Bee Afraid Melissophobia — the fear of stinging insects — can turn even the sweetest excursion a little sour Thassos, a lush landscape of mountain and sea. At this verdant island in Northern Greece, I […]
MSC Cruises Raises $4.4 million for UNICEF | Cruise News – Sept. 28, 2015
MSC Cruises Raises $4.4 million for UNICEF Cruise News – Sept. 28, 2015 At a ceremony held at the international Expo Milano 2015 tech showcase, MSC Cruises celebrated the success of its “Get on Board for Children” initiative, which has raised 4 million euros — approximately $4.4 million —
Carnival Corporation Expands Cruise Industry’s Largest Wi-Fi Network | Cruise News – Sept. 29, 2015
Carnival Corporation Expands Cruise Industry’s Largest Wi-Fi Network Cruise News – Sept. 29, 2015 Carnival Corporation (parent company to Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises Australia, P&O Cruis
Celebrity Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer Wellness Shore Excursions | Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer New Wellness Shore Excursions Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015 Celebrity Cruises, in partnership with best-selling author and Dot Complicated founder, Randi Zuckerberg, has expanded its Take Care of YourSelfie wellness program to include ne
Create Your Own Wine aboard Holland America Line’s New ms Koningsdam | Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015
Create Your Own Wine aboard Holland America Line’s New ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015 Wine lovers will be able to experience the art of winemaking at a new venue, BLEND, aboard Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam when the ship debuts in April 2016. In collaboration with Cha
Five Faves: Best Senior Perks
Porthole’s Five Faves Best Senior Perks If wisdom comes with age, then perhaps no one needs this article less than the older cruisers we celebrate today Today is International Day of Older Persons, so let us be the first to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all elders who have contributed posit
Fathom Announces Cuba Itinerary | Cruise News – Oct. 1, 2015
Fathom Announces Cuba Itinerary Cruise News – Oct. 1, 2015 Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s groundbreaking social impact travel brand, has unveiled its intended Cuba itinerary. Fathom travelers will spend seven days immersing themselves in authentic Cuban culture in three ports of call: Havana, Ci
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 2, 2015 Three lines will be showing a new face to passengers in the near future. Queen Mary 2, in May and June 2016, will be updating Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites and restaurants to maximize living space and offer more intimate dining spaces. The “Reimagi
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 2, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 2, 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: Cunard Line has launc
Buddy On Board – We’ve been friends for 40 years. Our first cruise together should be just fine … right?
Monday Mantra A New Shipmate!…A New Shipmate!…A New Shipmate! Buddy On Board We’ve been friends for 40 years. Our first cruise together should be just fine … right? “Will there be fat people on the ship?” “Are you bringing pantyhose?” “Is there somewhere I can go and read a
Pitbull to Serve as Godfather to Norwegian Escape | Cruise News – Oct. 7, 2015
International Musician Pitbull to Serve as Godfather to Norwegian Escape…. dale! Cruise News – Oct. 7, 2015 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Armando Christian Perez — aka Pitbull — will serve as godfather to its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, when it’s christened at a pie
Carnival Corp. Expands in Cozumel | Cruise News – Oct. 8, 2015
Carnival Corp. Expands in Cozumel Cruise News – Oct. 8, 2015 Carnival Corporation – the company that owns 10 different cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard Line, and Princess Cruises – has invested more than $20 million to add a new berth at Puerta Maya, the company’s destin
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 9, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 9, 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: Carnival Cruise Line
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 9, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 9, 2015 Famous for cultivating the first lawns at sea, Celebrity Cruises is adding more outdoor spaces to its fleet – a “Rooftop Terrace” garden venue featuring cabanas, modular furniture and, at night, an outdoor movie screen. Celebrity Infinity is the first s
