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Star Clippers to Build World’s Biggest Square-Rigger | Cruise News – May 27, 2015
Star Clippers to build world’s biggest square-rigger Cruise News – May 27, 2015 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has officially announced that it has already started building a fourth ship to add to its fleet, which currently includes 170-passenger Star Clipper and Star Flyer,
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding
My Big Fat Cruise Ship Wedding Nothing is more romantic than nautical nuptials. By Fran Golden I’m walking in my Badgley Mischka wedding gown through the elegant Piazza atrium aboard Regal Princess. My fiancé, David, and Gavin MacLeod (yes, The Love Boat captain) are waiting for my arrival. A
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – May 1, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs May 1, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed artist renderings for the opulent pool area of the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer. Around the pool there’s teak decking, plush loungers, circular two-person daybeds, natural stone and marble accents, and a Southeast
Five Faves: Bring on the May Flowers (and More Celebrations)!
Porthole’s Five Faves Bring on the May Flowers (and More)! Our five favorite May Day celebrations around the world. The April showers are just about over, which means it’s time to have a little fun in the sun for May Day. The first of May is a holiday with deep roots in different parts of [&hell
Norwegian Sky cruises to include free unlimited drinks | Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015
Norwegian Sky cruises to include free unlimited drinks Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 In an age of cruising that often seems to center on the “what’s new,” Norwegian Cruise Line is taking a bold move to get attention for its oldest ship. Beginning in January 2016, drinks will be
MSC brings MSC Divina back to Miami year-round, names new Vista-class ship | Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015
MSC brings MSC Divina back to Miami year-round, names new Vista-class ship Cruise News – Apr. 24, 2015 MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Divina will return to cruising year-round from Miami to the Caribbean beginning in November. The ship is spending this summer in the Mediterranean. “North
Porthole Cruise News Briefs | Apr. 17, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Apr. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line announced The Band Perry, Boston, Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts, and Heart will be among the next acts in the Carnival LIVE! concert series. The bands will perform for passengers in 900- to 1,300-seat theaters while ships are docked in Co
Five Faves: Spring Has Sprung! What better time to check out these amazing gardens around the world?
Porthole’s Five Faves Spring Has Sprung! What better time to check out these amazing gardens around the world? As much of the world begins to thaw out from winter, we thought it’d be a good time to warm up to some of the world’s most beautiful gardens. Imagine stepping off a ship and into a [&
Queen Elizabeth to name Britannia – Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015
Queen Elizabeth to name Britannia Cruise News – Mar. 6, 2015 P&O Cruises officials kept the name of the godmother of its newest and largest ship, the 3,611-passenger Britannia, a secret as long as they could. But word is out and it’s big: Queen Elizabeth II will do the christening ho
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 6, 2015
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 6, 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: With the Princess Cru
Carnival goes big in Texas – Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015
Carnival goes big in Texas Cruise News — Feb. 20, 2015 Martina McBride helped Carnival Cruise Line launch Carnival Freedom from its new homeport of Galveston, Texas. The country music superstar performed in a Carnival LIVE! concert, part of a celebration that also honored (with a free overnight) U
Catch the Wave… It’s time for great cruise deals — and difficult cruise choices!
Monday Mantra It’s Wave Season!…It’s Wave Season!…It’s Wave Season! Catch the Wave It’s time for great deals — and difficult choices! In the travel industry, January marks the beginning of Wave Season, a time when cruise lines traditionally offer their best deals of the year. W
Cruise Deal of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 21, 2014
Cruise Deal of the Week Cruise News – November 21, 2014 [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″] Book a las
What’s showing aboard Costa Diadema?… and more – Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014.
What’s showing aboard Costa Diadema? Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014 Costa Cruises teased out details of entertainment options aboard Costa Diadema, the line’s new 3,734-passenger flagship. Expect everything from Irish step dancing to a laser play area. New shows in the three-level
Cruise News – August 1, 2014
Cruise News – August 1, 2014 Princess Cruises Orders New Royal-Class Ship Princess Cruises signed a deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for a new Royal-class ship to be delivered in 2017. The as-yet-unnamed, 3,560-passenger ship will be a sister ship to last year’s Royal Princess a
Cruise News – July 18, 2014
Cruise News – July 18, 2014 Oceania Cruises Adds 180-Day World Cruise for 2016 After making headlines with a pair of “Around the World in 180 Days” sailings scheduled for 2015, Oceania Cruises has scheduled an equally expansive itinerary for 2016 — calling on five continents, 45
Five Faves: Cruise, American Style!
Porthole’s Five Faves Cruise, American Style! We crown the good… from sea to shining sea! One of the joys of cruising is getting to visit exotic places in faraway lands, whether tropical islands or icy fjords. But those distant ports of call are not the whole picture. In honor of Independence D
Five Faves: Theme Cruises
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Theme Cruises … From gourmands to ghost hunters, there’s something for every cruiser to love. Who doesn’t love a good theme cruise? Board a ship with other like-minded folks and set sail for a week of, well, anything you can image! From country music cruises to
2014 Brings New Ships, Exotic Destinations, says CLIA
The 2014 State of the Cruise Industry forecast from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) predicts a good year for cruising, of course, but there are some also some juicy tidbits in the report. CLIA’s 63 member lines are expecting 21.7 million passengers this year. That’s up