R-O-C-K on the S-E-A – During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 R-O-C-K on the S-E-A During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. When’s the last time you went to a live concert? For me, it’s been about seven years. And when I asked this question to fellow journalists while sailing aboard Carnival B
Tats at Sea, Featured Deal… and more – Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2014
Tats at Sea, Featured Deals… and more Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 You knew it was coming. America’s first-ever tattoo-themed cruise will take place on Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas next year. And yes, there will be opportunity to get inked onboard – and by so
Deals of the Week: CLIA Cruise Week Brings Savings…and more – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
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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
Carnival Guarantees Satisfaction – Again – Cruise News, Sept. 19, 2014
Carnival Guarantees Satisfaction – Again. Cruise News – Sept. 19, 2014 Carnival Cruise Lines said it is continuing its “Great Vacation Guarantee” through 2015. The promise to consumers is a 110 percent refund, transportation home, and a $100 shipboard credit for use on a future cruis
Five Faves: Culinary Keepsakes – dining experiences at sea
Porthole’s Five Faves Culinary Keepsakes Five favorite dining experiences at sea Ask any cruiser and chances are they will admit that food is key to their overall shipboard experience. While there’s no doubt that today’s cruise ships serve cuisine that rivals top-notch, land-based restaurants
Cruise News — September 5, 2014 – Music Stars Booked for Fantastic Voyage
Cruise News — September 5, 2014 Music Stars Booked for Fantastic Voyage Earth Wind & Fire, R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, TLC, and LL Cool J will be among those performing on an upcoming Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage benefit cruise. The superstar lineup, billed as “The Ultimate Par
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition – Carnival Sunshine
Extreme Makeover: Cruise Edition When it comes to ship renovations, sometimes it’s not just the carpet and paint color, it’s a whole new identity. It’s a Sunshine Day Carnival Destiny Becomes Carnival Sunshine By Jodi Ornstein Originally built in 1996 as Carnival Destiny, this old-school-Carni
Cruise News – August 22, 2014
Cruise News – August 22, 2014 Carnival Cruise Lines beefs up Baltimore options Carnival Cruise Lines will, for the first time, operate a one-of-a-kind series of 10- to 14-day Caribbean cruises from Baltimore on Carnival Pride. The line is also adding a pair of 5-day Bermuda, 6-day Bahamas
Five Faves: Family Matters – When it comes to a group vacation, choose to cruise!
Porthole’s Five Faves Family Matters When it comes to a group vacation, choose to cruise! This summer, I spent a weeklong family vacation with 14 family members ranging in age from 4 to 71. We gathered in a five-bedroom house on Lake Tahoe for a week of sun and fun… and a crazy amount [&h
Overview of Carnival Inspiration Cruise
Husband and wife filmmakers telling stories of love and adventure. We took a quick 3-day weekend cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico. The Carnival Inspiration Cruise is definitely the cruise for you if all you want to do is drink and party – so prepare yourself to be entertained! 🙂
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
Five Faves: Favorite Beers to Cheers – cruising’s best suds at sea!
Porthole’s Five Faves Favorite Beers to Cheers Lift a glass (or more) to the best suds at sea! There’s the bubbly you tip back with one hand whilst the other is still wheeling a suitcase to your new cabin home. There’s that white-or-red dilemma just as you sit down for that first dinne
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
Cruise News – July 4, 2014
Cruise News – July 4, 2014 See the World with Silversea Silversea Cruises’ World Cruise 2016 will be a 115-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice, aboard the 382-passenger Silver Whisper. Embarking January 5, 2016, the luxury ship will do a westward path through the Panama Canal to S
Island Time: South Pacific Cruising
Island Time The story of South Pacific cruising By Chris Frame If you’re like many travelers, the South Pacific conjures visions of a tropical paradise: sunny weather, relaxed and vibrant communities, pristine beaches, and turquoise oceans. Like the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the beautiful S
Cruise News – June 27, 2014
Cruise News – June 27, 2014 Viking Star Floats Out in Italy Viking, known for its river cruises, celebrated the float-out this week of its first ocean-going ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star, set to debut in spring 2015, with a season of cruises in the Baltic and the Mediterranean. &n
Five Faves: Enjoy the Show – Five Favorite Performances at Sea
Porthole’s Five Faves Enjoy the Show Five Favorite Performances at Sea There’s something about that moment when the lights go dim, the audience hushes, and the curtain rises. Sometimes you might even forget you’re on a cruise ship. But make no mistake. From Broadway-style shows and worl
Cruise News – May 23, 2014
Cruise News – May 23, 2014 ‘NEXT’ for Norwegian: $250 Million Upgrades Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will spend $250 million through 2015 for its “Norwegian NEXT” fleetwide enhancement program – including adding Breakaway-class dining and entertainment featur
Five Faves: Bands, ho!… with Carnival LIVE
Porthole’s Five Faves Bands, ho! Five favorite things to love about a Carnival LIVE concert cruise There’s something to be said about mixing a cruise with your favorite music. Let’s face it, we love to walk around the ship and hear music in the lounges and on the Lido Deck – it enhances your
