Adventure Cruises You Have to Try
As a general rule, Caribbean cruises conjure up images of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, while Europe destinations offer up iconic cathedrals, castles and assorted antiquities of the past. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with viewing the spectacular sites of the Old World or
How to Get the Most Out of Your European Wine Cruise
For wine lovers, there’s nothing as exciting as a European river cruise combined with wine tasting, wine education, and of course, gourmet food. Tasting wine in the South of France had long been on our bucket list, so when we heard about a wine cruise down the Rhone River, sailing from Lyon, we bo
The Best Trains for Cruisers
I’m of the belief that you can never get enough of a good thing. So, when a fantastic 7-day cruise just isn’t enough to fill those precious holiday days, continue your luxurious indulgence with a classic train journey. Choosing a “choo choo” as a post-cruise holiday extension offers a contin
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 1, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Dec. 1, 2017 DEAL ONE: River operator AmaWaterways is having a Solo Traveler Promotion, offering staterooms without the single supplement on145 departures in 2018 throughout Europe and Asia. The deal can be combined with other offers. Contact AmaWaterways or your travel
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 11, 2017
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Aug. 11, 2017 River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced the godmother for its upcoming ship, AmaLea. Travel industry leader Filomena Andre will christen the 154-guest vessel during a ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany, in May 2018. AmaLea will sail six Tulip Time cruis
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jun. 23, 2017
Cruise Deals of the Week – Jun. 23, 2017 DEAL 1: Quench your thirst with Princess Cruises’ Sip & Sail promotion that offers free all-inclusive beverages, plus an early-booking bonus offer of free specialty dining for mini-suite and suite bookings made before July 5, 2017. Included in the
AmaWaterways Debuts Game-Changing Ship Design Concept
AmaWaterways Debuts Game-Changing Ship Design Concept Cruise News – May 12, 2017 AmaWaterways today announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever, to be launched in 2019. The 194-guest AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate the modern luxury market. Twice
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – October 14, 2016 Adventures by Disney is expanding its river cruise offerings with AwaWaterways in 2017. Among the new Rhine River sailings are a food-and-wine themed sailing with Disney Culinary Director John State and Master Sommelier Brian Koziol that includes
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile to Win Cruises
Celebrate Your #CruiseSmile for a Chance to Win a Cruise Each Week in October Cruise News – September 30, 2016 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and leading authority of the global cruise community, has announced that October
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016 River-cruise operator AmaWaterways has launched a limited-time offer for 40 percent off Christmas Markets and New Year’s cruises down the Danube and Rhine rivers for travelers booking before April 30. Contact AmaWaterways or your travel agent for more.
Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaDara
AmaDara sets sail for history, culture, and wonder. Story and photography by Michel Verdure There is always a heightened level of anticipation and excitement on an inaugural cruise. In this case, the new ship in town is AmaDara. AmaWaterways began its Mekong River adventures with La Marguerite in 20
Disney Leaps into River Cruising | Cruise News – Apr. 17, 2015
Disney leaps into river cruising Apr. 17, 2015 Disney’s tour company arm, Adventures by Disney, will launch a series of one-week river cruises on the Danube next year aboard a new, custom-built AmaWaterways ship, the 170-passenger AmaViola. It’s a significant move for a family-oriented c
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 13, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 13, 2015 Her Majesty, the Queen, wore a peach suit and matching hat for the naming ceremony of P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Britannia, the largest ship ever built for the British market. Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by Prince Philip at the dockside cerem
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 23, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 23, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Explorer reached a construction milestone this week. The keel was laid at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa for the “most luxurious ship ever built,” with its $5,000-per-person, per-night Regent Sui
What’s the Best River Cruise Line?
River Cruise of Dreams Options abound for cruisers seeking a river experience. By Fran Golden Whether to sip wine in Bordeaux or visit a world of fairytale villages and vine-covered hillsides along the Rhine and Danube, river cruising suddenly seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. Walking right o
Five Faves: Rollin’ on the River – Things to Love About a River Cruise
Porthole’s Five Faves Rollin’ on the River Five Favorite Things to Love About a River Cruise I’ve been cruising for 35 years. I’ve sailed on hundreds of ships, from my first job as a cruise director aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ Mardi Gras to today’s big, bigger, and biggest megaships pl
Cruise News – July 25, 2014
Cruise News – July 25, 2014 Norwegian Updates Cuisine With cruise passengers increasingly moving into the “foodie” category, Norwegian Cruise Line is updating its culinary offerings—part of its NEXT upgrade program. Among the changes: Gone is the old-fashioned chocolate buffet, n
Cruise News – June 13, 2014
Cruise News – June 13, 2014 Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Entertainment Royal Caribbean International is going for the gold in terms of Quantum of the Seas‘ entertainment – if, that is, the gold involves robots and high-tech wizardry. Prepare to be wowed when the new class of ship de
Cruise News – May 30, 2014
Weekly Cruise News – May 30, 2014 The Debut of Regal Princess Princess Cruises’ new Regal Princess quietly debuted in Europe this month. The fanfare will come later when the 3,560-passenger ship arrives in its new homeport of Fort Lauderdale in November, but she’s no less a knockout than h
