Tropical Snow Job – Bikini babes and a whole lotta blow made this world cruise one for the books.
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 and sniffer dogs searching Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess found cocaine inside two
Holland America Line Adds Seventh Ship to 2017 Alaska Season
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 Oosterdam from Europe to Alaska for the 2017 summer season. The addition brings the number of Hollan
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – August 19, 2016
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 exploring Quito’s colonial city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as spending si
Crystal Serenity Embarks on Epic Journey Through Northwest Passage | Cruise News – August 17, 2016
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 through the Northwest Passage, the Arctic region north of Canada that was unattainable until just
Five Faves: Spend Time in Seattle
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 time. So we asked a Seattle local to provide a sample of things to do in the amazing Emerald City whether you’re into flora, fashion,
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 8, 2016
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 major renovation. VIPs in attendance included Carnival Corporation CEO, Arnold Donald; Cunard, North America, President
Port Everglades to Speed Up Customs Process with Automated Kiosks | Cruise News – July 6, 2016
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. Customs and Border Protection and Vancouver Airport Authority, unveiled two BorderXpress Automated Passpor
Royal Caribbean Builds New PortMiami Terminal to Homeport Oasis-Class Ship |Cruise News – Jun. 29, 2016
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 cruise terminal at PortMiami. The striking new structure will serve as homeport to Royal Caribbean Int
Expanded Panama Canal Opens to Largest-Ever Ships | Cruise News – Jun. 28, 2016
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 celebrate the widening of the Panama Canal. The event was marked by the transit of COSCO Shipping Panam
P&O Cruises Opens New Port: Conflict Islands |Cruise News – Jun. 28, 2016
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 Conflict Islands in Papua New Guinea. The remote, uninhabited island group – consisting of 21 islands around a
Holland America Celebrates Grand Opening of Denali Square in Alaska | Cruise News – Jun. 7, 2016
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, and amenities at the brand-new Denali Square complex in the heart of the company’s McKinley
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils New Amenities at Great Stirrup Cay | Cruise News – June 2, 2016
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 at its 250-acre private island, Great Stirrup Cay. As part of Norwegian’s $400 million investm
Five Faves: Passage to Paradise
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, and historic treasures. Churches and cathedrals play an import
MSC Cruises Launches Private Island Destination Off Abu Dhabi | Cruise News – Jun. 1, 2016
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 Yas Island beach oasis, which the line says will further enrich its winter 2016/2017 cruise itineraries in the E
Five Faves: Cruising Deep
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 (though admittedly one with a really good buffet). If you’ve spent any time on board looking down over the rail, or even wading int
A Host with the Most – A romantic rendezvous worth cruising to.
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 and spent a night, pre-cruise, at the lovely Hotel Duquesa de Cardona, a boutique property located acro
Five Faves: Every day is Cinco de Mayo!
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 mashing fresh a.m. avocados and salting morning-margarita rims though, let’s unpack a little fact and ficción. FACT: Cinco de Mayo is tr
Five Faves: High Times – Five Favorite Cruise Ports to Celebrate 4/20 (Huh Huh)
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 basically a code word in the cannabis culture that essentially implies: It’s time to smoke pot. And for those
Five Faves: Dream Destinations Quiz
Dream Destinations A quiz for imaginative cruisers All of us have an ultimate dream destination, or maybe even two – the places that have something special that set them above the ordinary. There are so many amazing places to see … and so many incredible things to look forward to doing a
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe | Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016 Windstar Cruises has announced 11 new Private Events in Europe for 2016: six new Private Events in the Mediterranean and five new Private Events in Northern Europe in 2016, making a total of 20 unique Private Ev