Shore Power Coming to PortMiami
Newly-elected Mayor of Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava has made clear she cares deeply about the well-being of her county and perhaps it’s most important industry; cruising. Today, her office announced another initiative which will help out both immensely. The Mayor and Miami
Choose Your Cruise – February 5, 2021
Oh, Canada. By now you’ve probably heard that our neighbors to the North have taken extreme measures against the cruise industry, banning all cruise ships over 100 people (so, pretty much all of them) from calling on Canadian ports until February 28, 2022. Without even the courtesy
Disney Cruise Line Will Now Return in February
Cruise lines continue pushing back their restart date as they work their way through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new framework for conditional sailing. The latest brand to push their start date back a month is Disney Cruise Line. In a posting on the Disney Cruise Lin
Top 10 Best Cruise Specialty Restaurants
One of the most important factors cruisers take into consideration before they book is the cuisine served on board. Cruise lines have long been known for their attention to detail not only in the kitchen, but also the ambiance of each dining venue. Porthole Cruise readers voted for their favorite sp
Top 5 Best Cruise Lines for Families
The best family vacations are the ones that bring everyone together to share new experiences and of course, have a ton of fun! Cruise lines may have been geared towards adults in the past, but modern ships are floating amusement parks with special areas catering to young children, pre-teens and teen
Choose Your Cruise – October 30, 2020
There’s nothing scary about tomorrow for cruisers! Sure, the streets of America will be filled with ghosts, goblins and probably a ton of people riding skateboards and drinking cranberry juice, but it’s also the last day of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s no-sail o
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2022 Cruise Itineraries
It feels like everyday we’re inching closer and closer to a return to cruising. While some are focused on booking for the next couple of months, Disney Cruise Line is looking long term with a slew of new itineraries for 2022 and beyond. They also released new details about the upcoming Disney
WATCH: Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical
Just because you can’t be on board a Disney Cruise Line ship at the moment doesn’t mean you and the whole family can’t enjoy the stellar entertainment. Disney Cruise Line has added the full length performance of Tangled: The Musical to YouTube where fans of the movie and cruise line can watch
Cruising Without Kids on a Disney Ship?
“Their kids must be sleeping in.” Another couple is having breakfast next to us. It’s eerily quiet. Lian disagrees. “Kids don’t sleep in.” His South African accent is thicker than the maple syrup drowning the Mickey Mouse–shaped pancakes. Where was the sea of kids we were expecting? Fo
CRUISE RECIPE: Disney Cruise Lines’ Chocolate Fudge Brownie Milkshake
When you cruise with Disney, you can expect there will be some sweet treats along the way. In honor of National Donut Day, we’ve got a recipe for a milkshake served with a donut on top! You can find this delicious treat at Sweet on You on board Disney Fantasy. It’s a popular spot fo
CRUISE RECIPE: Disney Cruises’ Best Cocktails!
I’m Hungry THIRSTY for a Cruise! At first, I was baffled. How on earth could Disney Cruise Line have some of the coolest cocktails at sea? And then I realized that if you’re dealing with as many exuberant kids as Disney does, it’s not surprising that you’d want a stiff drink now and ag
Choose Your Cruise – May 1, 2020
Most of the time, mayday on a cruise ship is a bad thing, but not on May 1st! Today, we’ve got some pretty cool cruises from three of our favorite cruise lines to celebrate May Day 2020. Choose which cruise you’d take and let us know in the comments below! Cruise A This cruise take
Summer Vacation 2021 By Disney Cruise Line
We’re still a few months away from summer 2020, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start booking an epic summer vacation for 2021. Disney Cruise Line announced a host of new itineraries around the world, including a return to Greece, and a number of European destinations, Alaska ports and tropica
Disney Wonder Sails from NOLA for the First Time
In September of 2018, Disney Cruise Line announced a new homeport for Disney Wonder: Port New Orleans. It’s been a long wait, but the ship finally set sail on it’s inaugural cruise from The Big Easy and it was quite the party! The ship received a celebratory bon voyage from Princess Tian
Gone to Sea: Broadway at Sea
In 2010, an imposing trio of bald, blue madmen convinced me that onboard entertainment was about to take an extraordinary turn. At the time, I was seated in the Epic Theater aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s recently launched Norwegian Epic. On the elaborate stage before me, a riotous performance of
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 13, 2019
Everyone needs a little magic in their life during the holiday season. One of the best ways to spread the joy of the holidays is to book a cruise vacation for the people in your life who mean the most. They’re always there when you need them, so why not return the favor and give […]
Disney Helps Crew Keep in Touch
While some may fantasize about spending a year or more on a cruise ship, for those who work on board, being away from their home, their friends and their family for extended periods of time is a challenge. Understanding the challenges of living away from home for their employees, Disney Cruise Line
Cruise Lines Donating Millions for Hurricane Dorian Recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which steamrolled the northernmost islands in the Bahamas over Labor Day weekend, major cruise lines are pledging millions for recovery efforts in the region. The Walt Disney Disney Company and Royal Caribbean have both pledged $1 million for recovery efforts. T
Introducing Disney Wish (VIDEO)
When you wish upon a star, you could end up on board the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish was announced over the weekend at the D23 Expo by Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and we couldn’t be more exited. The fifth ship from the family cruise line wil
Last Call: Flute of Fancy
The Place — Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar Grab A Seat — Disney Dream Standout Feature — Amid glass bubble lighting and gold- and pink-hued décor, grabbing a seat at Pink will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a glass of Champagne. High-back velvet chairs around drink tables create cozy