A Caribbean Thanksgiving – What holiday could be happier than one spent cruising?
Monday Mantra Thanks … Thanks … Thanks … A Caribbean Thanksgiving What holiday could be happier than one spent cruising? If this was Thursday Mantra, I’d wish you all a happy Thanksgiving, but since it’s Monday Mantra, I ask you to cast your mind back a couple of days. I
Grease to Headline on Two Royal Caribbean Ships | Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015
Grease to Headline on Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas Cruise News – Dec. 1, 2015 Royal Caribbean International has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will take the stage aboard both Harmony of the Seas, which debuts in May 2016, as well as Independence of the
Five Faves: New Ships for the New Year
Porthole‘s Five Faves Cruise into 2016 Five new ships to look forward to in the new year. Year after year, there never seems to be a shortage of new and exciting cruise ships being built — from the continuous rise of river ships to today’s big, bigger, and biggest megaships to the world’
Viking Star to Sail North America and the Caribbean | Cruise News – Dec. 2, 2015
Viking Star to Sail North America and the Caribbean Cruise News – Dec. 2, 2015 Viking Ocean Cruises has announced that it will expand its sailings to North America and the Caribbean when its new Viking Star crosses the North Atlantic in September 2016 to sail a series of five new itinerarie
Chocolate Journeys with Princess Cruises | Cruise News – Dec. 3, 2015
Chocolate Journeys with Princess Cruises Cruise News – Dec. 3, 2015 Princess Cruises, along with its partner, chocolatier Norman Love, is now offering a new series of “Chocolate Journeys” – featuring rich signature desserts in new venues, chocolate pairings with tea, special chocolate-in
Cruise Deal of the Week #1 – Dec. 4, 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 1: Tall-ship line Star Clippers is offering a $75 Amazon gift c
Cruise Deal of the Week #2 – Dec. 4, 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 2: Fathom, the social impact cruise brand, is offering three wa
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 4, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 4, 2015 As part of the refit of Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line has announced a major redesign of Kings Court, the informal buffet. During the ocean liner’s drydock from May 27 to June 21, 2016, Kings Court will be rebuilt as a more open space. To go along [&hell
Porthole Cruise Views: Meet five Carnival Corporation brands
First-time cruisers may not realize that Carnival Corporation is made up of 10 very different cruise brands available for every type of traveler. Meet five of them and discover what makes each unique.
First Time’s the Charm – Taking a friend on her very first cruise can be picture perfect.
Monday Mantra Starting at the top … Starting at the top … Starting at the top … First Time’s the Charm Taking a friend on her very first cruise can be picture perfect. “I cannot BELIEVE I have to unwrap the new roll of toilet paper myself!” Carole’s indignant objection boomed through t
Five Faves: How to get in the seasonal spirit at sea
Porthole’s Five Faves Cruising For Christmas How to get in the seasonal spirit when you’re at sea When your winter travels include not just being away from home for the holidays, but being away from terra firma altogether, it can be difficult to truly get in the spirit of this wintry season. Her
Star Clippers to Offer Free Yoga and Meditation Classes| Cruise News – Dec. 8, 2015
Star Clippers to Offer Free Yoga and Meditation Classes Cruise News – Dec. 8, 2015 Star Clippers has announced it will offer complimentary yoga and meditation classes aboard select sailings on all three of its ships in the Mediterranean in 2016. The classes will be open to all fitness levels a
Can’t Help Falling in Love with an Elvis Theme Cruise | Cruise News – Dec. 9, 2015
Can’t Help Falling in Love with an Elvis Theme Cruise Cruise News – Dec. 9, 2015 Elvis will be “Rockin’ the Mekong” in September 2016 with one of Australia’s leading tribute artists, Damian Mullin, teaming up with The Cruise Gallery for a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Guests will
Lindblad to Build Two New U.S.-Flagged Ships | Cruise News – Dec. 10, 2015
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic to Build Two New U.S.-Flagged Coastal Vessels Cruise News – Dec. 10, 2015 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced that it has signed definitive agreements with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for the newbuild of two U.S.-flagged coastal ve
Cruise Deal of the Week – Dec. 11, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week Dec. 11, 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: Save big on European riv
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 11, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Dec. 11, 2015 Jimmy Buffett has opened his first Margaritaville restaurant in the Bahamas. The open-air, waterfront-concept environment has been established on Paradise Island, one of the songwriter’s favorite vacation spots – and in fact the location is right next to
Carnival’s “Merry Grinchmas” Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Kids | Cruise News – Dec. 14, 2015
Carnival’s “Merry Grinchmas” Celebrations Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Kids Cruise News – Dec. 14, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, brought some holiday cheer to kids at the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital in Charlest
A Magic Shop – One destination makes Gustavia a tropical paradise.
Monday Mantra St. Barts on a Budget … St. Barts on a Budget … St. Barts on a Budget … A Magic Shop There’s one destination that truly makes Gustavia a tropical paradise. Just when I think I’m doing pretty well financially, I’ll cruise to St. Barts and realize what a pauper I am. Sometime
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC Seaside | Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2015
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC Seaside, Reveals Unique Ship Design Features Cruise News – Dec. 15, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Seaside, the first ship of the cruise line’s “Seaside” generation of ships, is now open for booking. Known as “the ship that follows the sun
Five Faves: Sailaway Stocking Stuffers
Porthole‘s Five Faves Five Faves: Sailaway Stocking Stuffers If you’re seeking great gifts for your favorite cruise traveler, we’ve got a handful of fun ideas. Is there one last empty spot on your holiday gift list? Luckily, there’s still time to get those last-minute stocking stuffers f
