Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 6, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 6, 2017 River operator Emerald Waterways is offering free round-trip airfare from major U.S. and Canadian gateways to any 2017 European itinerary. The free offer extends to guests booking a Balcony Suite, including Panorama Balcony Suite, Riverview Suite, Grand B
Cruising into the Future
Monday Mantra Tech-yes or Tech-no?…Tech-yes or Tech-no?…Tech-yes or Tech-no?… Cruising into the Future Ready or not, here sails the Internet of Things! Last week, Carnival Corporation announced the launch of Ocean Compass, a quarter-sized gizmo designed to further elevate the cruis
Norwegian Bliss to Sail from Miami in Winter 2018
Norwegian Bliss to Sail from Miami in Winter 2018 Cruise News – Jan. 10, 2017 Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Bliss, the cruise line’s 16th ship, will seasonally homeport in Miami in winter 2018 following her inaugural summer season in Alaska. Beginning November 2018, th
Princess Cruises Offers More to Younger Cruisers
Princess Cruises Offers More to Younger Cruisers Cruise News – Jan. 12, 2017 Princess Cruises is expanding its Discovery at Sea program with new youth center designs and teen-oriented programming, including destination-themed experiences and MythBusters science activities. “As part of our Come B
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 13, 2017
DEAL 1: Asian river operator Pandaw Expeditions is offering discounts from 10 to 25 percent – as well as no single-cabin supplements – on voyages exploring Burma, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Contact Pandaw Expeditions or your travel agent for more. DEAL 2: Save up to $1,200 per person on April
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 13, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 13, 2017 Six different Carnival Cruise Line ships have added private destination Princess Cays to their itineraries beginning in May 2017. Located at the southern tip of the Bahamian island of Eleuthera and operated by Carnival’s sister company Princess Cruises
A Master Mixer’s Memoir
Monday Mantra Cosmo Guy … Cosmo Guy … Cosmo Guy … A Master Mixer’s Memoir A bartender who can get the cosmopolitan right has clearly been around — and is just as clearly going places. It started with a cosmopolitan, that concoction of vodka, Cointreau, cranberry and lime that few barte
MSC Cruises Breaks Ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises Breaks Ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Cruise News – Jan. 18, 2017 MSC Cruises has officially broken ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, an island south of Bimini in the Bahamas that is set to become an exclusive call for MSC Cruises guests as of November 2018. The
New Ships on Horizon for Holland America and Princess
New Ships on Horizon for Carnival Corporation Cruise News – Jan. 19, 2017 Carnival Corporation has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build two new cruise ships: one for Holland America Line and one for Princess Cruises. Hollan
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 20, 2017
Cruise Deal of the Week – Jan. 20, 2017 Luxury line Crystal Cruises is offering savings of up to $2,000 per suite on Crystal Yacht Expeditions and $1,000 per suite on Crystal River Cruises if booked by March 31, 2017. Contact Crystal Cruises or your travel agent for more.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 20, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 20, 2017 Brightline, the only privately funded passenger-rail system in America, has previewed the trains that will offer fast service between four of Florida’s busiest destinations: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The first Brightline
Cough Drops and Cruise Dreams
Monday Mantra Aaaaachooo! … Aaaaaachooo! … Aaaaachooo! … Cough Drops and Cruise Dreams Here’s to good health and a good ship … and they can’t come soon enough! God, I feel awful. I’ve surrendered to the horrible head cold that’s made me miserable all week so I find myself
Royal Caribbean Offers PADI Scuba Centers on Board
Cruise News – Jan. 24, 2017 Royal Caribbean International now features onboard PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Five Star Dive Centers, which allows guests to become certified scuba divers as part of their vacation. Cruisers can then utilize their certification at div
Windstar Cruises Returns to Alaska in 2018
Windstar Cruises Returns to Alaska in 2018 Cruise News – Jan. 24, 2017 After two decades, Windstar Cruises has announced plans to return to Alaska in spring/summer 2018 to sail voyages of 11 to 14 days, allowing ample time for scenic cruising in both Canada’s and Alaska’s famed inside pas
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 27, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jan. 27, 2017 Happy Year of the Rooster! DEAL 1: Cunard Line is ringing in the Chinese New Year with fares from $888 on trans-Atlantic, Caribbean, and New England & Canada voyages on Queen Mary 2, and voyages departing from Rome, Venice, Athens, Trieste, or Southampt
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 27, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 27, 2017 Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, will debut in April 2018 with a series of European voyages, followed by cruises in the Caribbean. The ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, will include
Clothes-Optional Cruising — Uncovered
Monday Mantra The Naked Truth … The Naked Truth … The Naked Truth … Clothes-Optional Cruising — Uncovered What do you pack for a nude cruise? Not much. I’m really not comfortable writing about something that I, personally, haven’t experienced but in the case of nude cruising, I’ll make
Uniworld Announces Dame Joan Collins as Godmother of S.S. Joie de Vivre
Uniworld Announces Dame Joan Collins as Godmother of S.S. Joie de Vivre Cruise News – Feb. 1, 2016 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced that award-winning actress, best-selling author, and producer, Dame Joan Collins, will be the godmother of S.S. Joie de Vivre,&nb
Coin Ceremony for MSC Seaview Marks Milestone in MSC’s Expanding Fleet
Coin Ceremony for MSC Seaview Marks Milestone in MSC’s Expanding Fleet Cruise News – Feb. 2, 2017 MSC Cruises has marked a key milestone in the building of its upcoming MSC Seaview with the celebration of the maritime tradition-rich coin ceremony, held at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard
