Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 13, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Feb. 13, 2015 Disney Cruise Line guests can celebrate the Star Wars saga during a brand-new, day-long celebration aboard eight special sailings (January 9, 23; February 6, 20; March 5, 19; April 2 and 16, 2016) on the Disney Fantasy: Star Wars Day at Sea. Featured wil
Celebrity’s new suite-class restaurant revealed – Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015
Celebrity’s new suite-class restaurant revealed Cruise News – Jan. 23, 2015 Celebrity Cruises has revealed the name, menu, and a first look at the new exclusive dining experience the line is creating for passengers in suites — part of a setup that gives higher-end guests a more luxurious,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 2, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Jan. 2, 2015 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced plans to use new pollution-reducing scrubbers to “meet or exceed” upcoming new international environmental standards. Thirteen Royal Caribbean International and six Celebrity Cruise
Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News
Five Faves Five Favorite Stories from 2014’s Cruise News A fond look back at the year’s top cruise trends. New ships Norwegian Getaway, Regal Princess, and “smart ship” Quantum of the Seas, plus dozens of new river ships — including from Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Uniw
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Dec. 19, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Cruise News – Dec. 19, 2014 Now that there are plans to restore diplomatic relations, will Cuba be the next hot cruise destination? UBS Investment analyst Robin Farley, in a note to investors, says Cuba could represent “significant opportunity” for cr
New cruises, new ports – Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014
New cruises, new ports Several cruise lines announce upcoming itinerary offerings Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 Celebrity to call Abu Dhabi home As part of its 2016–17 Asia program, Celebrity Cruises will homeport Celebrity Constellation in Abu Dhabi from late November 2016 into January 2017. The
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Dec. 12, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Dec. 12, 2014 French cruise line Ponant acquired some of the business assets of New York City-based Travel Dynamics International, a leading operator of educational programs aboard small cruise ships. A new company will market under the brand P
Cruise Ship Expansion Continues – Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014
Cruise Ship Expansion Continues Several lines announce new ship building Cruise News – Dec. 5, 2014 Celebrity to build two more ships Celebrity Cruises will see its fleet enhanced with two 2,900-passenger ships in a new class, currently called project EDGE. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. si
Five Faves: Unique Stores At Sea
Porthole’s Five Faves Unique Stores At Sea Not all ship shops are stocked with brand-stamped hats and duty-free booze. In honor of Black Friday, we highlight our favorite onboard, one-of-a-kind proprietors. The fourth Wednesday of November has always been a day devoted to two worthwhile pur
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News – Nov. 14, 2014 CroisiEurope is going designer. The large European river line will debut two river ships and one barge next year done up in colorful Missoni Home fabrics and furnishings. Some other ships in the fleet are also getting the desi
Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston… and more – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston Houston, we’ve got a new ship. The recently updated Norwegian Jewel began sailing this week from the Bayport Cruise Terminal, where it will be homeported through April 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line had not been in the market for
Five Faves: Cruise Line Apps You Can’t Do Without
Porthole’s Five Faves Five Cruise Line Apps You Can’t Do Without. Unlock your ship’s secrets with this smart software. Some cruisers like to enjoy their vacation as an opportunity to disconnect from the digital world, a chance to take the smart phone, tablet, BlackBerry, and laptop and lock th
Till Death Do We Debark
Monday Mantra I DO love cruising…I DO love cruising…I DO love cruising… Till Death Do We Debark Cruise with me, my love… on the sea, the sea of love…. My husband, Michael, and I have been married 17 years, but it could have been a lot longer if only the gods that controlled our respective
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
Free Internet on Oceania… and more – Cruise News – Sept. 12, 2014
Cruise News – Sept. 12, 2014 Oceania offers free Internet Oceania Cruises has joined the list of cruise lines providing guests in Suite- and Concierge-Level staterooms with free Internet access. The perk begins this winter for guests booked in Owner’s, Vista, and Oceania suites who will
Cruise News — September 5, 2014 – Celebrity Century Sold to Chinese Travel Company
Cruise News — September 5, 2014 Celebrity Century Sold to Chinese Travel Company In a move that may make fans nostalgic, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Century is heading to China. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is selling the ship to Exquisite Marine Ltd., a holding company led by Ctrip.com Int
Cruise News — August 29, 2014 – Celebrity Cruises debuts new package tours… and more
Cruise News — August 29, 2014 Celebrity Cruises debuts new package tours Celebrity Cruises is debuting more than 20 new cruisetours with a twist — the Celebrity Explorations take you well beyond the cruising region. For instance, one tour combines an African safari with a Celebrity cruise to the
Cruise News – August 8, 2014
Cruise News – August 8, 2014 Celebrity Eclipse to Get Makeover Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class Celebrity Eclipse is heading into dry dock in the spring – right before the ship begins its sixth summer season sailing from Southampton, UK. Celebrity Eclipse will get enhancements already add
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