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MSC Cruises Announces Grand Opening of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Cruise News – Sept. 15, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced that Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve — an authentic island experience in the Bahamas being created …

While the rest of the hemisphere prepares for fall, these ports are in full flower. Think you know your cruise destinations? We’ve picked five popular ports, each known for its …

Monday Mantra Busted!…Busted!…Busted! Bikini babes and a whole lotta blow made this world cruise one for the books. Two weeks ago, authorities arrested three Canadian cruise ship passengers after police …

Holland America Line Adds Seventh Ship to 2017 Alaska Season Cruise News – September 7, 2016 To support the increasing demand for Alaska summer cruises, Holland America Line is redeploying ms …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 19, 2016 UnCruise Adventures has updated its Galapagos Islands itinerary for 2017. The 9-day Darwin’s Islands and Colonial Quito cruises will include two nights …

Crystal Serenity Embarks on Epic Journey Through Northwest Passage Cruise News – August 17, 2016 In an extremely rare endeavor, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity has embarked on a 32-day journey …

Five ways to spend some time in Seattle In a city famous for everything from coffee to culture, outdoors to artwork, it’s hard to determine just how to spend your …

Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 8, 2016   Cunard Line’s iconic ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, made her U.S. debut into her homeport of Brooklyn, New York, following her …

Port Everglades to Speed Up Customs Process with Automated Kiosks Cruise News – July 6, 2016 South Florida’s Port Everglades and its cruise line partners, in collaboration with the U.S. …

Royal Caribbean Builds New PortMiami Terminal to Homeport Oasis-Class Ship Cruise News – Jun. 29, 2016 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has announced plans to construct and operate a dramatic new …

Expanded Panama Canal Opens to Largest-Ever Ships Cruise News – Jun. 28, 2016 More than 25,000 Panamanians, shipping magnates, heads of state, and overseas dignitaries gathered on June 26 to …

P&O Cruises Opens New Port: Conflict Islands Cruise News – Jun. 28, 2016 Passengers aboard P&O Cruises’ Pacific Jewel became part of history as the first cruisers to visit the …

Holland America Celebrates Grand Opening of Denali Square in Alaska Cruise News – Jun. 7, 2016 Guests on Holland America Line’s Alaska Land+Sea Journeys can now experience new dining, entertainment, …

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Luxury Features, Family-Friendly Amenities at Great Stirrup Cay Cruise News – June 2, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of the new experiences that await …

Porthole‘s Five Faves Passage to Paradise The ever-popular 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise itinerary typically includes ports in Spain, France, and Italy, treating visitors to ancient cities, diverse architecture, amazing art, …

MSC Cruises Launches Private Island Off Abu Dhabi Coast Cruise News – Jun. 1, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced initial details of its second exclusive island destination, the Sir Bani …

Cruising Deep Five favorite attractions that go below the ocean’s surface The ocean is what makes the cruise – without it, a cruise ship is just a big metal hotel …

Monday Mantra Shipboard romance? … Shipboard romance? … Shipboard romance? A Host with the Most A romantic rendezvous worth cruising to. True story. I was in Barcelona in November 2013 …

Porthole‘s Five Faves Every day is Cinco de Mayo! When in Mexico, you can drink as the locals drink all year long. Today is Cinco de Mayo! Before we start …

Porthole‘s Five Faves High Times Five Favorite Cruise Ports to Celebrate 4/20 (Huh Huh) 4/20. For those who don’t know the significance of this number, we’ll fill you in. It’s …