Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016 * Cunard Line has partnered with “the auction house to the stars,” Julien’s Auctions, to showcase items from the world’s largest Marilyn Monroe collection aboard Queen Mary 2’s trans-Atlantic voyage, August 9-16, 2016. Exhibits will include
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016 * Princess Cruises has reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build two new ships, entering into service in 2019 and 2020. The deal is part of the agreement made at the end of 2015 between the Italian shipbuilder and the line’s parent company, Car
Carnival Brews Craft Beer On Board | Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016
Carnival Brews Craft Beer On Board Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016 Guests on Carnival Vista will be able to raise a pint of one of three hand-crafted beers brewed right on board in North America’s first brewery at sea, thanks to a collaboration between Carnival Cruise Line and Miami’s Concrete
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 18, 2016 Japan’s largest cruise organization, Peace Boat, introduced the world’s most sustainable cruise ship, Ecoship, at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference 2016. The 55,000-ton, whale-shaped ship is planned to sail in 2020, powered by 10 retractable
Five Faves: Carnival Fantasy Flavor Faves
Porthole’s Five Faves Carnival Fantasy Flavor Faves Five great new tastes (and familiar ones too) When the recently refurbished Carnival Fantasy came out of dry dock, a quick 2-day cruise to the Bahamas before it returned to full service was the perfect opportunity to try the new food enhancements
Five Faves: Women Cruise-Line Presidents
For International Women’s Day, We’re Celebrating 5 Women Cruise Line Presidents! Today is International Women’s Day — a day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.” So what better time to applaud five rockin’ women who are at the helm of your fa
Country Music Star Sam Hunt, Comedians Chris Tucker and Jim Gaffigan added to Carnival LIVE 2016 lineup | Cruise News – Mar. 7, 2016
Country Music Star Sam Hunt, Comedians Chris Tucker and Jim Gaffigan Added to Carnival LIVE 2016 Lineup Cruise News – Mar. 7, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its fall 2016 Carnival LIVE lineup, which features country music star Sam Hunt and comedians Chris Tucker and Jim Gaffigan. Carn
Carnival Cruise Line Bartender Wins Bacardí Legacy Cruise Competition | Cruise News – March 4, 2016
Carnival Cruise Line Bartender Wins Bacardí Legacy Cruise Competition Cruise News – March 4, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line bartender Miroslav Kljajic, who’ll you’ll normally find serving cocktails to cruise guests aboard Carnival Glory, has been crowned winner of the 2016 BACARDÍ® Legacy Cr
Carnival Magic Gets New Restaurants and Bars | Cruise News – Feb. 23, 2016
Carnival Magic Gets New Restaurants and Bars Cruise News – Feb. 23, 2016 As part of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic will be adding new dining and bar options, including Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Pizzeria del Capitano, and the Al
Carnival Cruise Line Kicks Off Yearlong Wheel of Fortune Celebration | Cruise News – Feb. 16, 2016
Carnival Cruise Line Kicks Off Yearlong Wheel of Fortune Celebration Cruise News – Feb. 16, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line and International Game Technology (IGT) have partnered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the IGT Wheel of Fortune® slot machines, featured on all Carnival ships and in cas
Five Faves: Chocolate Indulgences
Porthole’s Five Faves Chocolate Indulgences If your Valentine deserves something sweet this year, consider these at-sea options for showing your love in a big way. Your average day on a cruise ship resembles what many people might consider the perfect Valentine’s Day schedule. You sleep in, enjo
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 12, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 12, 2016 Cruisers aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Midnatsol will have spectacular photo opportunities, thanks to complimentary photography and digital media classes while visiting the Chilean fjords and Antarctica. The program includes lectures and workshops on wil
Carnival and Carrie Underwood Join Forces with Operation Homefront | Cruise News – Jan. 28, 2016
Carnival and Carrie Underwood Join Forces with Operation Homefront to Support Troops Cruise News – Jan. 28, 2016 Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Grammy winner Carrie Underwood and the national nonprofit Operation Homefront in an initiative dubbed “Honor. Family. Fun.” The year-long pro
Five Faves: Classic Cruise Commercials
Porthole’s Five Faves Classic Cruise Commercials It’s easier to pardon the show interruptions when they’re this aspirational. With its latest brand campaign called “Feel Free,” Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting cruisers to, as the official wording of its press release says, “experience N
Five Faves: News You Can Use
Porthole‘s Five Faves News You Can Use Top Five Cruise Stories of 2015 There’s no doubt that 2015 saw some incredible happenings in the cruise industry. Like every year, new ships, new itineraries, and new announcements prove that cruise companies do not rest on their laurels when it comes t
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
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
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’
Carnival Announces Lineup for 2016 Carnival LIVE Concert Series | Cruise News – Nov. 17, 2015
Carnival Announces Lineup for 2016 Carnival LIVE Concert Series Cruise News – Nov. 17, 2015 Carnival Cruise Line has announced its initial 2016 Carnival LIVE lineup with popular acts Journey, Trace Adkins, Gladys Knight, and KC and the Sunshine Band performing on 11 different ships next year.